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What size are shop vac hoses?
Shop-Vac® brand hoses will measure roughly 1.25″, 1.5″ or 2.5″. 1.25″ accessories fit vacs with a 1.25″ hose diameter. The hose opening is roughly the size of a golf ball.
Does hose length affect shop vac?
However, in using our vacuums in particular we have found that although adding length will slightly reduce suction per amount added. Thus, once you have added three of those hoses, or around 36′ of hose, you will be down 21% on suction. As you can see, anything past 36′ will have a noticeable impact on your suction.
How do I know what size hose I need?
To determine what length you need, measure the distance from your water source to where you will need the hose. The longer the hose, the more it weighs and the more storage space it will take up. For small yards, patios, and balconies, 25 feet should be enough.
How many CFM does a shop vac?
Shop Vac points out that its 2½-hp., two-stage vacuum operating with a conventional motor can generate 90 inches of suction and 100 cfm. This compares with 125 inches of suction and 110 cfm for its 2½-hp.
Can I use a shop vac to clean up water?
When there’s water in your basement, you need to get it out. Chances are you may not have thought a Shop-Vac® Wet Dry Vacuum could take on your water-filled basement, but the good news is, it can. As you vacuum the water, the water is pumped through the vacuum tank and the garden hose, out of your basement.
Are all vacuum hoses the same?
Vacuum hoses come in many different sizes, and they often play a part in many people’s purchasing decisions when shopping for a new wet/dry or shop vacuum. Smaller diameter vacuum hoses are often more maneuverable and flexible, not to mention lighter, and for certain applications there are performance benefits.
What’s the difference between 5/8 and 3/4 garden hose?
As you water your yard, the stream does not rush out in wide torrents using the 5/8-inch hose, which might cause puddling and flooding. In contrast, the wider 3/4-inch hose provides more water volume each minute because the flow has a larger pathway.
Is a 50 foot hose long enough?
The longer the hose, the more it weighs and the more storage space it will take up. For small yards, patios, and balconies, 25 feet should be enough. If you need to go past 50 feet, consider buying a 50-foot and a 25-foot, or two 50-foot hoses. 100 feet of garden hose full of water is very heavy to lug around.
How big is the end of a shopvac hose?
For example: on my shop vac, the end of the hose measures 2-1/8″ID x 2-1/4″OD, and the end of the attachments measure 2-1/4″ID x 2-1/2″OD. What is the correct way to refer to the size of this hose? Ridgid’s Shopvac accessories come in 1-7/8″ and 2-1/2″ sizes.
What’s the difference between 1.5 and 2.5 ” vacuum hoses?
There are also 1.5″ fitting and 1.25″ fittings (diameter where the male and female parts actually touch). 1.25″ has been around for a long time, and is used on many different older vacuums. 2.25″ and 2.5″ are their larger cousins. If you buy an extension hose, often it will come with adapters for both sizes.
Where can I buy a shopvac wet VAC?
Learn more about our SVX2 ® powered units, specialty vacs, and portable options, available at your local hardware store.
How can I find out the size of my vacuum hose?
YMMV. Take a quick look at the web site of the manufacturer for your equipment, or a vendor that sells accessories. Look at the size options they offer. That will give you the list of sizes they use to refer to your products. Take a ruler with you when shopping.