Vacuum Adapter

[ttf5003]

Hi,

I purchased a generic Eureka 60047 turbo power head off of ebay based on the suggestion of an old post here on FOG. However it doesn't fit on my stainless tradesman/installer tubes. The stainless tubes measure 35mm in diameter. The vacuum head has an inside diameter of 33mm and an outside diameter of 37mm. Can anyone recommend a coupler that would work?

The Festool website isn't helpful as it doesn't actually give dimensions. I already ordered one adapter that I can't use so I figured I'd see if anyone had a suggestion.

Thanks

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[mwildt]

You might be able to make one using some electrical conduit, like Carlon, from the local home center.

Long time back I made an adapter using conduit for a keg jig. Can't claim invention rights since it was another Fog member who came up with the idea. The piece I have have enough wall thickness for what you need so bring a caliper so you can find a proper piece or pipe/coupler.

I have a 1-1/4 inch 45 degree bend Carlon sched 40 conduit

A little work with a drum sander can get you the inside diameter to fit the outside diameter you need, and the other you sand similar but less.

If you have a lathe it would be easier.

 

[rst]

I've done the sand the interior route also...that being said it is really easy to dip the plastic conduit, no matter what kind, in boiling water or use a heat gun to soften the plastic and expand to fit.

 

[ttf5003]

Thanks for the conduit idea, I wish I would have thought of it a week ago.