Shopvac hose adapter

[Tynee]

Good evening. I’ve bought a new shop vac with 2-1/2” hose. I’d like to be able to use my old 1-1/4” hose and attachments to extend the hose. Google and Amazon are only getting me various versions of this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M3IOUUS?tag=atomicindus08-20

I feel like the hoses will slip off each end of this. Are there better options that will give a more positive connection?

 

[RTM]

I feel like the hoses will slip off each end of this. Are there better options that will give a more positive connection?

Push harder, keep the vacuum on.

Every shopvac I’ve ever owned or use came with those fittings to keep the crevice tool, dust brush etc on. Only fail randomly occasionally.
I have so many 1-1/4 “ house vacuums with a fancy catch, just drives me bats#1t.

 

[vavet]

You’re going to lose some suction if you use a smaller diameter hose. I’ll agree the shape of that thing is not optimal, I’m not sure what your actual objection to it is. i would guess there’s a bit of a taper to the shapes so they inert easily, but you still have a firm connection. if it falls apart, put it back together and give it a wrap of duct tape.

alternatively, buy a 3dprinter and make the fitting you want,

 

[kbuhagiar]

Good evening. I’ve bought a new shop vac with 2-1/2” hose. I’d like to be able to use my old 1-1/4” hose and attachments to extend the hose. Google and Amazon are only getting me various versions of this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M3IOUUS?tag=atomicindus08-20

I feel like the hoses will slip off each end of this. Are there better options that will give a more positive connection?

All of my wet/dry vacuums use similar connections, with the same style of adapter, and they work fine. The ends have a taper which make for a snug fit.

It's Amazon - buy it, try it, and if it doesn't work for you, send it back and get a refund.

 

[Wamsutta]

I went the opposite direction you did. I got the hose kit first and then went searching for a garage vacuum to fit it.

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[Dig Doug]

Make sure one side is able to screw on to the hose