POWERTEC 2-1/2 Inch ID Y Fitting for 2-1/2 Inch OD Dust Collection Pipes, Adapters and Fittings with Splice for 2 1/2 Inch ID Dust Collection Hose Connector, 1 set (70320)

Our S-i-L got as new Craftsman Shop-Vac type vacuum and it came with two large pieces of 2 1/2 in. tubing holders attached to the powerhead. They work incredibly well to manage the vacuum hose. I've wished for YEARS that I had a way to wrap up that honkin' big hose so I'm NOT tripping over it. Having esperienced how well the "hose holders" worked to manage the Craftsman's hose, I searched for a 2 1/2" piece of PCV or ABS pipe that would do the job. Could not find anything that would fit the hose closely enough to work to contain it as desired. Then I found this clear chunk of tubing on Amazon. Seemed to be the perfect Diameter size, so I ordered it. When it came, I cut off two 3" long pcs. on my miterbox saw. Then I put those in my bench vise, inline with the clamping screw and tightened the vice carefully against the ends, so about 1/3 of the tubing was above the Vice Jaws. I used a 32 tpi hack saw to make two cuts of approx. 1/3 of the tubing - so I ended up with about 2/3's of the pipe still intact. Having that remaining 2/3's of the tubing allows the clear tubing to nicely grip the Vacuum hose and hold it in place! I located the Air Exhaust ports on either side of the upper motor housing and then predrilled a couple of small pilot holes In the "holders" I'd cut and then used two Self drilling screws to fasten the Holders to the motor housing outlet ports. (knowing that there weren't any wires or anything I could damage in those Port areas, as I could feel around up inside those outlets) Now, when I'm done vacuuming, I just grab the hose and wind it 360 degrees around the Motor head, dropping the hose in the two holders on the motor housing shrowd and tuck the end of the hose in- under the hose before the first holder. Super simple and now I have a Vacuum hose that is always contained and right were it should be! THANKS Amazon...for always seeming to have just what I need to fix my challenges!

It is good, solid, transparent pipe for my dust collection system. It wold be nice if they offered longer lengths to save on connectors, as those are overpriced. The hard PVC connecters Powertec also sells, fit perfectly too. However, when you use the hard connectors, unless you use adhesive, it requires several layers of aluminum tape to provide stiffness to the connection. Otherwise with very little flexion on the run of pipe they separate. So also use plenty of hanger straps. Or use Fernco-style rubber and clamp connectors. The advantage of the rubber and clamp connectors is directional flexibility without compromising a secure connection.

Easy to use just wish they included one more of those adapters, would make a lot more sense for this. So I had to improve on the one side. Size is right, fit is right for dust collection. Good quality. Lightweight but very durable. Gives you more flexibility around the tool shop.

Oh my gosh, I got this as a tunnel for my grandbaby's hot wheels cars. Get this. Don't buy all those cheap toy car with ramps. This is perfect. He cant destroys this, lol. Great value for money. I am pleased that I went this route.

Same ones for more money across town. Amazon delivered to my door. The quality is top rated, they fit perfectly, and are all over my dust collection system.

Is a solid product but after opening for use dust gets in the grooves and it wont close causing air to come through so opening another gate you get less suction. I have to hit it against the floor and shake the dust out. Not sure how to correct this have not found a way.

Hose works as expected. Great for connecting different tools to my chip collecting system.

This very nicely fits any pipe that is 2-1/2” outside diameter. I used it on a 2-1/2” PVC pipe as well as a a 2-1/2” dust collection hose connection (2-inch PVC coupler or elbow, or 2-1/2” dust collection fitting). 2-inch connections are difficult to find at local hardware stores and I don’t feel like looking online and paying shipping costs for one part). It was slightly loose on the dust collection, but both sealed up nicely with the included hose clamps. I know it isn’t designed to do so, but I stretched and forced the 2-1/2” connection, and I was able to get it around it. I had to purchase a dryer hose clamp to get it to fit around the stretched connection, and it worked beautifully. Quality appears and feels excellent.