Dust collection hose

[bjenkins]

I recently upgraded to the alpha and got the new and improved dust collector. The new version has clear 4" wire reinforced hose on it. I have been shopping around for similar hose. Does anyone know if the ShopBot hose if PVC or Urethane? Does anyone have a great source? It's easy to find 4" hose, but eventually I want to put something on that will last.

[garyb]

Bud, I purchase actual dust collection hose (black canvas over wire frame) from a local industrial hose supplier. If they don't stock it they will get it for me.
I also get some fittings and hose from www.airhand.com (http://www.airhand.com) who have been a good company to deal with.

[harold_weber]

Bud, LeeValley(dotcom) has wire reinforced polyurethane dust hose in 2.5 and 4 inch diameters. I bought some for my garage and it stays very flexible in winter. MUCH better than the stuff that now comes with the Home Depot type shop vacuums.