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1. Shop-vacuum hoses

   Shop-vac hoses whose maker states the size, length and ends

   • 2-1/2 in locking hose for CRAFTSMAN and most 2-1/2 in wet/dry vacsCRAFTSMAN CMXZVBE38759 2‑1/2 in x 20 ft locking wet/dry vac hose kit2-1/2 in x 20 ft hose with three locking adaptersCheck price on Amazon

   • 35 mm tool hose with a 2-1/4 in friction-fit vac endBosch VAC005 35 mm x 16.4 ft friction-fit vacuum hose35 mm x 5 m (16.4 ft)Check price on Amazon

   • 1-1/4 in hose kit with tool adaptersCen-Tec Systems 95567 Quick Click 1‑1/4 in x 10 ft static-dissipative hose with power tool adapter set10 ft hose with four Quick Click tool adapters (95567)Check price on Amazon
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2. Tool-port adapters

   Tool-port adapters with each end's diameter stated

   • Bosch's own adapter for its sanders and router kitBosch VAC024 vacuum hose adapter with swivel for 1‑1/4 in and 1‑1/2 in hosesVAC024 adapter, singleCheck price on Amazon

   • Multi-brand soft adapter set for small tool portsCen-Tec Systems 95237 Quick Click expanded multi-brand power tool adapter setExpanded multi-brand adapter setCheck price on Amazon

   • 4 in hose down to a 2-1/4 in portPOWERTEC 70147 4 in to 2‑1/4 in tapered adapter4 in to 2-1/4 in, singleCheck price on Amazon
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3. Quick-connect systems

   Quick-connect hose kits: what each kit includes

   • Rockler system: FlexiPorts stay on the toolsRockler Dust Right FlexiPort power tool hose kit with Click-Connect, 3 to 12 ft expandable hoseKit: 3 to 12 ft expandable hose, Click-Connect hose adapter, four FlexiPortsCheck price on Amazon

   • Cen-Tec system with a long hoseCen-Tec Systems 94709 Quick Click 16 ft hose with expanded multi-brand power tool adapter set16 ft hose with Quick Click adapter setCheck price on Amazon

   • Cen-Tec system, 10 ft static-dissipative hoseCen-Tec Systems 95567 Quick Click 1‑1/4 in x 10 ft static-dissipative hose with power tool adapter set10 ft hose with four Quick Click tool adapters (95567)Check price on Amazon
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4. Quick-connect systems

   Cen-Tec Quick Click vs Rockler Click-Connect: parts, sizes and hose fit

   • Choose Cen-Tec for sized adapters across several small portsCen-Tec Systems 95567 Quick Click 1‑1/4 in x 10 ft static-dissipative hose with power tool adapter set10 ft hose with four Quick Click tool adapters (95567)Check price on Amazon

   • Choose Rockler for flexible rubber ports that stay on each toolRockler Dust Right FlexiPort power tool hose kit with Click-Connect, 3 to 12 ft expandable hoseKit: 3 to 12 ft expandable hose, Click-Connect hose adapter, four FlexiPortsCheck price on Amazon
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5. Dust-collector hose

   4 in dust-collector hoses with stated ends and wall

   • Short 4 in run, left-hand spiralPOWERTEC 70111 4 in x 10 ft clear flexible PVC dust collection hose, left-hand spiral4 in x 10 ft, hose onlyCheck price on Amazon

   • Longer 4 in run, left-hand spiralPOWERTEC 70143 4 in x 20 ft clear flexible PVC dust collection hose, left-hand spiral4 in x 20 ft, hose only (70143V listing)Check price on Amazon

   • Expandable 4 in hose that reaches several machinesRockler Dust Right 4 in expandable dust collection hose4 in expandable hose, length as offered on the listingCheck price on Amazon
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6. Blast gates

   4 in blast gates with stated end sizes

   • Aluminum gate with dimensioned 4 in endsPOWERTEC 70135 4 in aluminum blast gate4 in aluminum blast gate, 2-pack (70135-P2)Check price on Amazon

   • Plastic gate for 4 in ID hosePOWERTEC 70108 4 in plastic blast gate4 in plastic blast gate, singleCheck price on Amazon

   • Wall-mounted 4 in gateRockler Dust Right 4 in to 4 in Ready-Mount self-cleaning blast gate4 in to 4 in Ready-Mount gateCheck price on Amazon
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7. Wyes, elbows and reducers

   Reducers and adapters with both ends dimensioned

   • 4 in hose to 2-1/2 in hosePOWERTEC 70136 4 in to 2‑1/2 in cone reducer4 in to 2-1/2 in cone reducer, singleCheck price on Amazon

   • 4 in hose to a 2-1/4 in port or hosePOWERTEC 70147 4 in to 2‑1/4 in tapered adapter4 in to 2-1/4 in, singleCheck price on Amazon

   • 6 in end split to two 4 in linesPOWERTEC 70189 6 x 4 x 4 in Y-fitting6 x 4 x 4 in Y-fitting, singleCheck price on Amazon
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8. Hose cuffs, clamps and couplers

   Hose clamps and couplers matched to hose OD

   • Bridge clamps for left-hand spiral 4 in hosePOWERTEC 70226 4 in keyed left-hand bridge hose clamp, 5‑pack4 in left-hand bridge clamps, 5-packCheck price on Amazon

   • Bridge clamps for right-hand spiral 4 in hoseRockler 4 in keyed bridge hose clamps, 5‑pack4 in keyed bridge clamps, 5-packCheck price on Amazon

   • 4 in key clamps in a larger packPOWERTEC 70260 4 in keyed bridge hose clamp, 10‑pack4 in key clamps, 10-packCheck price on Amazon
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9. Cyclone separators and lids

   Shop-vac cyclone separators with stated ports and bucket

   • Bucket-top separator kit for 2-1/2 in vacsDustopper PRO cyclonic separator kit with 2‑1/2 in x 36 in hose and two sweep elbowsPRO kit: separator, 2-1/2 in x 36 in hose, two sweep elbowsCheck price on Amazon

   • Separator only, for owners with hose and elbowsDustopper PRO cyclonic separator only (hose and elbows sold separately)PRO separator onlyCheck price on Amazon

   • Low-profile bucket separator with adapters for 2-1/4, 2-1/2 and 4 inPOWERTEC 72295 low-profile cyclone dust separator for 5‑gallon buckets, 2‑1/4 / 2‑1/2 / 4 inSeparator lid with gasket, latches, 90 degree elbow, hose adapters, 3 ft hose and grounding hardwareCheck price on Amazon
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