Anti-static vs. non-anti-static hoses

[TJ Cornish]

Other than the cost difference with the anti-static hoses costing more, is there any advantage to getting a non-anti-static (does that make it a "static" hose?) hose?

I would like to get a 36mm hose eventually and am trying to understand why there are two material choices.

Thanks!

 

[Frank Pellow]

It seems to depend a lot on where you live.  In dry climates, such as Arizona, anti-static is very important.  In more moist climates, such as Ontario, it is noit as important. 

I have a two 27 mm anti-static hoses and one 36 mm non-anti-staic hoses, and the non-anti-static hose works just fine for me.

 

[jonny round boy]

The non-anti-static hoses are also more flexible. How much more, I don't know.

 

[joraft]

I have both, and in the summer I don't use the non-anti-static hoses, too much dust build up.

I haven't noticed any difference in flexibility, maybe that happens more in colder weather, which we never get here.  [big grin]

 

[Jesse Cloud]

Here in the desert, I get a huge spark or two just about every time I use my shop vac, but never with the CT.  Probably not a problem in Mn...

 

[tbellemare]

Here in Central Texas, it depends on the weather. Most of the summer is pretty humid and the static is low. When the humidity is low, it's very noticeable. I get shocked every time I get out of my truck and touch metal. Sometimes pretty big shocks.

With a non-antistaic hose, what sawdust is created, tends to stick to the outside of the hose. I've noticed that routing mostly. I've never sanded with a non-antistatic hose but I suspect it would cause some shocks like my truck.

Tom

 

[TJ Cornish]

With sub-zero temperatures common for several months of the year, we get plenty of zapping too.

Thanks for the info - sounds like there's no reason not to get the anti-static hoses.