Vacuum Hose Repair and Solution Hose Valve Installation

[sctcal50]

Just getting into the business and I have a few questions.
Cutting my 2" and 1 1/2" Vac Hoses to custom lengths. I was going to use a reciprocating saw with a metal cutting blade tto cut the hoses.
Is there a better or recommended way to cut these hoses?
I was going to use goop to glue my new mytee cuffs on. I`ve read that the gorilla glue may be a better glue because it swells, but mytee recommends goop.
What glue should I use?
I have to install the quick connects and shut off valves on my solution hoses.
Should I use PTFE Tape or the soft set pipe thread sealant?
Thanks in advance.

 

[1ST CHOICE CLEANING]

I just use a utility blade on vac hoses and thread the connectors on.

 

[sctcal50]

I just use a utility blade on vac hoses and thread the connectors on.

No glue

 

[1ST CHOICE CLEANING]

No glue

No I don't use glue, if my connectors leak it is from where they lock together and not where they thread.

 

[Jim Davisson]

Cut flat cap hose down the middle of the rib, it will leave you a permanently clean edge.

 

[sctcal50]

Thank you.

No I don't use glue, if my connectors leak it is from where they lock together and not where they thread.

 

[sctcal50]

No

Cut flat cap hose down the middle of the rib, it will leave you a permanently clean edge.

Not sure what flat cap hose is. I bought Amflex. Thanks Jim, you've helped me every time I've ask a question. A lot of the equipment Ive purchased has come from your experiance and advice.

 

[Jim Davisson]

No

Not sure what flat cap hose is. I bought Amflex. Thanks Jim, you've helped me every time I've ask a question. A lot of the equipment Ive purchased has come from your experiance and advice.

Here's a typical cut on flat cap hose wound on to a cuff for a "janky" seal.

Here's a hose cut down the rib for a great seal on wound on cuffs.

The flat mating surface makes a difference in how the hose is cut to begin with. If you don't use cuffs and use internal connections for the ultimate non leak connection it makes life easier for on and off connections.

Every faulty mating hose cuff is a penalty at the floor....

 

[Jim Davisson]

If you throw away all your "fancy quick connect" hose cuffs and buy a piece of aluminum tube, you will gain CFM and lift to the floor that you have already paid for but, have not been receiving....

 

[smart n kleen]

Amflex is the best hose out there. Great choice

 

[brian3180]

If you throw away all your "fancy quick connect" hose cuffs and buy a piece of aluminum tube, you will gain CFM and lift to the floor that you have already paid for but, have not been receiving....

I wish you could just figure out a way how I could use my "fancy quick connect" hose cuffs without them leaking air instead. I cringe every time I walk past my hose cuffs and hear all the cfm and lift escaping.

 

[LeeRoy]

If you throw away all your "fancy quick connect" hose cuffs and buy a piece of aluminum tube, you will gain CFM and lift to the floor that you have already paid for but, have not been receiving....

Jim, I’m interested in what you saying, would you please elaborate and possibly show some photos of what you’re talking about? I’m wondering if plastic pvc couplers would work. Thank you sir

 

[Jim Davisson]

Jim, I’m interested in what you saying, would you please elaborate and possibly show some photos of what you’re talking about? I’m wondering if plastic pvc couplers would work. Thank you sir

Any of these will work for flat work, the barb is better for going up multiple floors. Joined inside the hose you should have zero leaks.

 

[LeeRoy]

Any of these will work for flat work, the barb is better for going up multiple floors. Joined inside the hose you should have zero leaks.
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Thanks Jim!! I’m definitely going to try that out.

 

[smart n kleen]

I wish you could just figure out a way how I could use my "fancy quick connect" hose cuffs without them leaking air instead. I cringe every time I walk past my hose cuffs and hear all the cfm and lift escaping.

I put Teflon tape on the threads then put the cuffs on not much leaking then.

 

[smart n kleen]

I put Teflon tape on the threads then put the cuffs on not much leaking then.

The wide Teflon tape

 

[brian3180]

I put Teflon tape on the threads then put the cuffs on not much leaking then.

Thanks. I'll try that.

 

[Kevin Dumas]

I have never used hose cuffs. No reason to.
I use thin wall 2 inch stainless tubing for all my hose connectors.
Zero leaks

 

[smart n kleen]

I have never used hose cuffs. No reason to.
I use thin wall 2 inch stainless tubing for all my hose connectors.
Zero leaks

Have you tried them?

 

[Dream Clean]

Metal blades for a reciprocating saw should be fine for pressure lines. Usually I use a hacksaw or cutoff disc on a grinder. Only time you need glue to hold on cuffs or connectors is when the hose is cheap and a little too small OD to stay in the threads properly.