Kapex hose

[pettyconstruction]

I searched the forum for a source of a 36mm hose for my new Kapex , and I know that Bob used to have one,but how about now?
I know I can cut one down,but would like a better solution .

I have a Bosch hose , but I don’t think it’s A.S
Thanks in advance ,
Charlie
Btw I’ve been wanting that saw for a long time but waited till the motor issues got worked out. Hopefully

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[Bohdan]

You don't need an AS hose on the Kapex as it doesn't produce dust for long enough to build up any voltage. I also think that the frame is already earthed via the power cord.

I have been using a short length of 50 mm black hose (off an old shop vac) without any problems but with a huge improvement in suction. I had to make an adaptor out of some PVC plumbing to fit the Kapex.

 

[pettyconstruction]

Thanks,
I was thinking about a 50mm hose also.
I cut and rigged up a old Bosch hose I had laying around so I’ll run that.
Thanks again,
Charlie

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[ChuckM]

I have used my Kapex with a regular (non anti-static) hose for years. The Kapex's power plug is two-pronged, so not grounded.

 

[Stan Tillinghast]

I’m going to revive this thread to ask a question.
I recently bought my Kapex; I have an older 36 mm hose (accordion-style) which I will not be using. I would like to cut about a 3-4 foot section of the older 36 mm hose and attach it to my older CT-22, dedicated to the Kapex.
Can someone please tell me what two parts I would need to fasten new ends for the cut hose?
Would I need to buy them from Festool Customer Service?
Thanks

 

[Peter_C]

To make one hose you just cut it off and refit the parts back onto the hose. Small screwdriver to push the tabs in and a knife are all that is needed. If you want to have two hoses, then the parts below will make a second hose.

Festool 487721 Hose Sleeve, Reducing Sleeve For Antistatic D 36 Hose
Festool 452894 Rotating Connector For D 36 Antistatic Hose

If it is a grey hose this is another option.
Festool 452893 Rotating Connector For D 36 Non-antistatic Hose

 

[Stan Tillinghast]

Parts 452894 and 452893 are discontinued. Any ideas for a substitute?

 

[Peter_C]

https://www.amazon.com/Festool-202860-Coupling-Sleeve-DAG-As/dp/B079S29X67/

 

[Hotwheels]

I have an older grey colored 36mm hose that I recently cut shorter to attach to my Kapex. I asked Festool support for the part numbers to refit the cutoff hose.  They gave me these part numbers:

204920 #https://www.festool.com/accessory/204920---d36-dag-asctr#Overview

500670 https://www.festool.com/accessory/500670---d-36-dm-asct#Overview

 

[rmhinden]

I did the same thing, I cut it to length, then removed the fitting from the end and reinstalled it on the shorter end.

Later I get some new fittings and reused the remainder of the hose for a Rigid Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander.

Bob