Master Blaster Hose extension - alternative brands?

[zmcgovern45]

I've been meaning to get a 30+ foot hose for my MB so that I can leave the unit on my cart instead of dragging it around behind me as I go around the car...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/AttentiontoDetailingPeoria/IMG_3455_zpsyjvrckwr.jpg

...the metrovac 30' hose (https://www.metrovacworld.com/30_Foot_Hose_MVC_56MB_30MVC_56MB_30) is an astounding $75, which is way more than I will spend on an air hose.

The site says it is a 30'x1.5" hose, so I have found that most pool vacuum hoses are the same diameter and come in varying lengths... example: 40'x1.5" vacuum hose (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00106WWYA?keywords=pool%20vacuum%20hose&qid=1453348597&ref_=sr_1_5&sr=8-5): $41

Tried searching a bit and didn't find anything, so has anyone used alternative hoses either from the hardware store, pool supply store, whatever? I can't think of any reason it would be any different than the master blaster hose, but it is always worth asking first!

Thanks in advance.

[austinz]

Great question - I have been wondering the same. I intend to find out here pretty quick, if no one has any feedback. Thanks for that pic of your cart. I dig that brush hook setup!

[ducksfan]

I've been meaning to get a 30+ foot hose for my MB so that I can leave the unit on my cart instead of dragging it around behind me as I go around the car...

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j24/AttentiontoDetailingPeoria/IMG_3455_zpsyjvrckwr.jpg

...the metrovac 30' hose (https://www.metrovacworld.com/30_Foot_Hose_MVC_56MB_30MVC_56MB_30) is an astounding $75, which is way more than I will spend on an air hose.

The site says it is a 30'x1.5" hose, so I have found that most pool vacuum hoses are the same diameter and come in varying lengths... example: 40'x1.5" vacuum hose (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00106WWYA?keywords=pool%20vacuum%20hose&qid=1453348597&ref_=sr_1_5&sr=8-5): $41

Tried searching a bit and didn't find anything, so has anyone used alternative hoses either from the hardware store, pool supply store, whatever? I can't think of any reason it would be any different than the master blaster hose, but it is always worth asking first!

Thanks in advance.

Aren't pool hoses pretty heavy?

[dcjredline]

Rules broken once again and nothing done. LOL! What a joke that warning was I guess.

[haris300]

I'm curious as well. I'd really like a longer hose to make drying a little less cumbersome.

[zmcgovern45]

Rules broken once again and nothing done. LOL! What a joke that warning was I guess.


Which rules?

I looked... PBMG no longer sells the metro 30' hose.

[zmcgovern45]

Aren't pool hoses pretty heavy?

The 10 ft master blaster hose is pretty heavy, therefore I would imagine it is quite similar. All of the vacuum type hoses appear to be pretty similar construction from what I can see in the photos.

[Setec Astronomy]

The 10 ft master blaster hose is pretty heavy, therefore I would imagine it is quite similar. All of the vacuum type hoses appear to be pretty similar construction from what I can see in the photos.

Back when I bought mine, they were selling the 10' as an extension hose so you could have a 20' hose, I know they don't sell that here now, but I didn't know that Metro made a 30' hose.

It seems unlikely that Metro would use a custom hose style so you should be good with those others you found as long as you can re-use whatever adapters you need.

I bought a little rolling platform from that Freight place to put my (Air Force) Blaster on and make a little rolling cart that I could coil the hose up on it, but I never got around to finishing it. Looks like you might have a tough time with 30 or 40 feet of hose on your cart, or do you disconnect it each time?

[zmcgovern45]

I disconnect it each time and hang the hose on the wall. Easier to store and just takes a minute to reattach it before a job.

[Setec Astronomy]

I disconnect it each time and hang the hose on the wall. Easier to store and just takes a minute to reattach it before a job.

Well...that sounds smarter than the way I do it...which should be no surprise to me. Seems like you should be stopping by a pool supply store, then you can clear up any thread issues with the adapters and maybe get a better price than what you showed if they have bulk spools of hose.

[zmcgovern45]

Not a bad idea!

[Setec Astronomy]

Not a bad idea!

Eh...I'm all for sitting in my chair and ordering stuff online, but sometimes you need to get out into the real world. Of course, the times when that pays off seem to be getting smaller in number. Maybe a phone call first to see if they carry it bulk or pre-cut, and if the "thread" is the same on all of them.

PS I was just looking at McMaster and that hose goes for over $2 a foot (a little less than $2 if you buy more than 50'), so I'm not sure you'll do much better than that 40' one you pictured, and the Metro one doesn't seem so bad if it's got ends on it, etc. They call it "crush resistant duct hose" but I found it by searching under vacuum hoses.

[detailsbydennis]

40358

This is what I did to my master blaster

[eaglecomm]

40358

This is what I did to my master blaster

@detailsbydennis - parts list? That's pretty cool!

[Bunky]

I am looking for a hose extension as well. The pool hoses look promising. I just need to take some measurements on distance from unit to further part of vehicle assuming the hose it on the ground (not over top by some hanging apparatus).