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Bosch GAS20-17A and VAC140A: the VAC005 hose

Bosch lists the GAS20-17A and VAC140A vacuums among the products compatible with its VAC005 35 mm hose. Their inlet size is not confirmed.

Also listed as GAS20-17A, VAC140A

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Short answer

Bosch lists the GAS20-17A and VAC140A vacuums among the products compatible with its VAC005 hose, a 35 mm hose whose vacuum end is a standard 2-1/4 in friction fit. The catch: Bosch's list is a hose compatibility list, so the vacuums' own inlet size is not confirmed.

Key facts

Machine type
Bosch vacuums on the VAC005 compatibility list[1]Reference machines only, not a recommendation.
Inlet size (maker's label)
Not confirmedDo not infer a 2-1/4 in inlet from the hose's vacuum end.
Inlet configuration
Not confirmed
Inlet parts supplied
Not confirmed
Hoses and connectors the maker names
Bosch VAC005: 35 mm x 5 m hose with a standard 2-1/4 in friction-fit vacuum end; Bosch lists both vacuums as compatible[1]
Tools the maker says connect directly
Not confirmed
How to identify your unit
Not confirmed
Source date
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Not confirmed

Watch out for

  • Bosch's VAC005 page lists these vacuums as compatible with the hose; it does not give the vacuums' own inlet size.

What fits

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Questions

Does the Bosch VAC005 hose fit the GAS20-17A?

Yes, per Bosch: it lists the GAS20-17A and VAC140A among the products compatible with the VAC005.[1]

Sources

  1. 35mm 5-Meter (16.4 ft.) Friction-Fit Hose VAC005 · Bosch Power Tools · VAC005 hose diameter, length, ends and compatibility (US site) · checked 14 Oct 2026

Next review due 13 Jan 2027.