I want a vacuum table!

[Tenson]

Hmm.. also thinking about it the outside area of the hose will limit the pressure that can be exerted on it by atmosphere.

Alright, I'm off to buy some radiator hose!

[mekanik]

Hi Tenson
If you are going to try this with your newly acquired e-bay pump i would just buy some nylon reinforced pipe the same diameter as your pump inlet, i have used mine with 10mm clear(home brew supplies) plastic and not had it flattening when i have been vacuum bagging. coupling to the vacuum bed would be better done with plastic plumbing waste.
regards
Mike