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I've not used the vacuum system personally on an enclosed sandblaster, but I've heard good things. Check out the Lowes rigid suction hose - the stuff I used for my poor-man's air helmet. It is sold in the same department as the sump pumps and is substantially less expensive than vacuum hose...
I would highly recommend the Harbor Freight unit - but, make sure that you get the biggest one that they sell. Seems like I purchased it on sale for around $100. One of the distinctions is that it is made in Tiawan, not China. Not signalling any huge quality different, but I've had very good...
Wouldn't trade my Harbor Freight Cheapie Sandblaster for the World - Really does the job, BUT it requires careful discipline (and preparation) to get it to work properly. I'm running mine with a 5 HP gasoline powered Sears compresson mounted on a 20 gallon tank (I think).
First - if your hose...
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