hose for vacuum hold system

[frogwood]

I am completing a vaccum system with Gast pump with tank. I wondering what type of hoses are required to go from my tank to the jig with gaskets. Will air hoses and connectors used for compressors work or would they get sucked flat? I have a buddy so having flexible hoses are a must since the table is mobile.

Thanks

[billp]

Allen,
Compressor, nail gun type hose should work fine! Here are some shots of prior vacuum tables on a Buddy.

[dana_swift]

Allen- I have used 3/4" industrial garden hose with great success. Much larger cross sectional area. I have run 30" Hg on the hoses and they wont collapse. I have written about it elsewhere on the forum. I think I have posted pictures also.

I use brass fittings with fresh O rings. Seals up wonderfully and flexes easily.

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