25' Vacuum Hose with 2" Ends
25 ft vacuum hose with 2 in end fittings, compatible with most vacuums using a 2 in connection.
Specifications
- Length
- 25 ft
- End fittings
- 2 in, both ends
- Compatibility
- Most vacuums using 2 in fittings
- SKU
- 1715
- Ships
- Small parcel, typically 2 to 3 business days
Good to know
- Keep the run short and straight. Extra length and extra couplings cost static pressure, and lost static pressure shows up as dust escaping at the shroud.
- Uncoil the full hose before you start. A partly coiled hose restricts airflow and gets crushed under machine wheels.
- Check the fitting size on both the vacuum inlet and the shroud port. 1.5 in, 2 in and 3 in are all common, and a mismatch needs a cuff or reducer.
- Inspect the cuffs regularly. Split ends leak air at the connection and behave exactly like a clogged filter.
About the 25' Vacuum Hose with 2" Ends
A 25 foot hose with 2 inch ends is the standard working length between a dust extractor and a grinder. It gives an operator enough room to cover a bay without dragging the vacuum along behind him, and it is short enough that airflow at the tool stays useful. Hose length is not free. Every foot of hose and every added coupling costs you static pressure, which is why crews who chain three hoses together to reach a far corner end up wondering why dust is escaping at the shroud.
The 2 inch end fittings are compatible with most vacuums that use a 2 inch connection, which covers the common industrial dust extraction equipment used on concrete floor prep. Check your machine's inlet and your shroud port before ordering, because 1.5 inch, 2 inch and 3 inch are all in circulation and mixing them without the right cuff or reducer is where suction disappears.
Treat the hose as part of the dust capture system rather than as an accessory. A cracked hose, a loose cuff or a hose kinked under a machine wheel does the same thing a failed filter does, it drops airflow at the point of dust generation. On silica-generating work, that airflow is the whole reason the equipment is on the floor.
Keep the run as short and as straight as the work allows, uncoil the whole hose rather than working off a partly coiled one, and inspect the ends where they take the most abuse. If you are matching hose, shroud and vacuum for a specific grinder, call 817-676-6793 and we will confirm the sizes before you order.
What it is used for
- Connecting a dust extractor to a hand grinder shroud
- Running a vacuum to a walk-behind grinder on residential garage work
- Replacing a cracked or crushed hose on an existing extractor
- Second hose so one stays on the truck as a spare
Questions about this product
What vacuums does this 25 foot hose fit?
This 25 foot vacuum hose has 2 inch end fittings and is compatible with most vacuums that use a 2 inch connection, which covers common industrial dust extractors used on concrete floor prep. Measure the inlet on your machine and the port on your shroud before ordering, since 1.5 inch and 3 inch fittings are also in use.
Is 25 feet long enough for floor grinding?
A 25 foot hose is the usual working length between a dust extractor and a grinder, giving the operator a full bay of movement without dragging the vacuum behind the machine. Going much longer costs airflow at the tool, so most crews reposition the vacuum instead of chaining extra hose.
Does adding hose length reduce dust capture?
Adding vacuum hose length does reduce dust capture, because every additional foot of hose and every extra coupling costs static pressure, and lost static pressure means less airflow at the shroud, which is exactly where dust escapes on a concrete grinder. Keep the run short and reposition the extractor instead.
Can I connect this hose to a smaller shroud port?
You can adapt a 2 inch hose down to a smaller port using a cuff or reducer, and Twin Coating Supplies carries a 2 inch to 1 inch Pulse-Bac cuff reducer for that purpose. Confirm both the hose end and the tool port before ordering, because a loose adapter leaks air and kills capture.
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