[drive surgeon]

ok just one more question, is the u bend loop hose 38mm too, or 51mm like mr h's loop bend?  did you get all your parts from gardiners?

[drive surgeon]

its ok i have worked it out,  in the u bend you use 51mm hose which fits on the 47mm end of the base section and on the tapered end that fits on the 38mm cuff to your vac?/  brilliant.  cheers ftp your a star.

 

[ftp]

NO! all 38mm here is a pick with three sections.

[ftp]

My 38mm fits INSIDE the last section for the top loop.

[drive surgeon]

oh sh~t yeah of course,  so is it all working cool then for you?  no probs?  pics are great.

[chrisyg]

My 38mm fits INSIDE the last section for the top loop.

Inside? How do you attach it then?

[drive surgeon]

check page two of this thread and look at his pics   

[chrisyg]

Haha, perhaps i should have looked at the rest of the thread, you two have been busy..

Oh rights it just a push fit inside the pole..

If you use a 51 mm hose you can use a hose clamp thou.

[ftp]

Yes, you can use either sizes. I just thought 51mm was pointless when you have to reduce down again for the Superlight pole. Only my opinion mind, the pics show my system and i'm happy with it. If i wanted to improve it then maybe a straight inlet to the side or maybe hose that is smooth on the inside but niether would improve it dramatically. There is a more powerful vac about that would be even better, but for normal jobs this one seems fine.

[ftp]

My 38mm fits INSIDE the last section for the top loop.

Inside? How do you attach it then?

Chris, it's a very snug fit and seals itself perfectly.

[drive surgeon]

it looks great ftp thanks alot mate.  i think im sorted now, just need the money to buy the poles and kit. cant wait to try it.

[drive surgeon]

ftp is that a metal or plastic piece you have put in the end of the u bend to suck up the crap?  it looks like metal to me>

[ftp]

What the white bit? It's just plastic 38mm waste pipe from Focus i think it's used on the systern behind a toilet £2.50 for a couple of feet with a right angle bend in it. Just saw it off and play, heat it with a hot air gun and squash if you want a different shape.
The Guttervac lads will be on here in a minute to tell us it's too small and what a load of crap it is. But believe me it works fine on residential work. 

[drive surgeon]

well in ftp, you have made my weekend! 

[drive surgeon]

ordering the gear on mon or tues.