VAC SYS TUBING

[FergieBergie]

The oily finish is on the surface, not the inside of the tube, correct?

If so, then if the only issues are that the hose is yellow and greasy, why not use it until it cracks or leaks?

It's already over 7 years old, based on the manufacture date of the pump, but since it's a vacuum line instead of a compressor line it's much less likely to fail in a manner that causes personal injury.

Just my  [2cents] from across the pond.

If this were an LS130, a 2014 NOS tool would probably have a completely unusable sanding pad.

Is the rubber on the suction pads/cups still in serviceable condition?

Yeah there is probably no rush in getting a replacement hose but when the first impression when purchasing a 1400 euro tool from Festool isn´t feeling 100%... That gut feeling tellling you something isn't alright atleast gives me the urge to seek enlightenment

What do you mean exactly when saying that the pads/cups still is in serviceable condition. Sorry for my Swedish here. If you mean if they work as intended then yes. Should I service or lubricate any of the parts myself?

 

[Cheese]

I took for granted that the picture you provided is from today?

All those photos were taken in Jan 2022.

 

[squall_line]

What do you mean exactly when saying that the pads/cups still is in serviceable condition. Sorry for my Swedish here. If you mean if they work as intended then yes.

Yes, that is what I meant.  It's a colloquialism that doesn't translate or transfer very well, unfortunately.  I was just concerned about the condition of the rubber cups if they are already 8 years old, but I'm guessing they're still supple and likely only had a bit of white caking on them.

 

[FergieBergie]

What do you mean exactly when saying that the pads/cups still is in serviceable condition. Sorry for my Swedish here. If you mean if they work as intended then yes.

Yes, that is what I meant.  It's a colloquialism that doesn't translate or transfer very well, unfortunately.  I was just concerned about the condition of the rubber cups if they are already 8 years old, but I'm guessing they're still supple and likely only had a bit of white caking on them.

Sometimes you need the aid of facialexpressions to deliver the message

Perhaps I could give them some treatment to make sure they last 8 more years!

 

[Paul_HKI]

Nothing wrong with that hose at all.  It's just a different type to what's been fitted since 2015.

You can just replace it in years ahead if you have any problems with it then. 

But I'd imagine the hose that came with the kit will last a decade or more anyway.