Here in South Florida, it is DEFINITELY a problem. The best stuff i have found is the 3M Super 33 tape. It lasts for years in my un-airconditioned shop, without the usual goo.

Use the good stuff, it doesn't get sticky. 3M Super 33!

Especially if it gets heated with a heat gun

Not so far!!! If stuff does get caught a little flex here and there and it’s off.

@@mbwoodbutcher that's great to hear! Thanks!

This is the one I ordered. If you can find 1.25” (1 1/4”) that would be even better. I found some 1.25” black and yellow safety striped as well. 25ft - 1.5 inch PET Expandable Braided Sleeving - Black - Alex Tech braided cable sleeve www.amazon.ca/dp/B075QD7RP6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_i_PH5SVQWHZA2D6JGQHPTB?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1 Just choose the 1.25” and select safety stripe. www.cabletiesandmore.ca/flexo-pet-braided-sleeving?gclid=Cj0KCQjwvYSEBhDjARIsAJMn0ljnQ4y9EaAyzBDKi3rQd4XOFJCaznYbJIo0UjixszPuc4gr-XmtIYoaAuWOEALw_wcB

It has held up great! It makes moving it around so much easier. Works perfect on the DeWalt HEPA vac hose and the shop vac hose. The trick seems to be to use a couple of good zip ties at the end of the corrugated part, cut the excess perfectly flush, then cover it all with heat shrink.

@@mbwoodbutcher great thanks for the reply! What about heat shrink on the hose end as a gripper, then the sleeve and then a final piece of heat shrink.......n maybe a drop or three of gorilla glue in between all the layers?

It seems better to get the expanded sleeving down in the groove and use the zip ties to hold it in there. The heat shrink mainly keeps the ends of the braided cover from sticking out all over the place and keeps the ends of the zip ties from catching on stuff. A little gorilla glue under the zip ties would not hurt though. Kind of a belt, suspenders, and framing nail all in one. All each should work but all 3 should be bullet proof.

@@mbwoodbutcher great! Thanks again!

Yeah I know. The only way to do it though..

Fair enough. For me the convenience of not having the ridges catch on stuff has been worth it!!

@@mbwoodbutcher have you got any evidence of that attempted solution still being working as of now?

Yes, I have used the hose in the shop since I did the modulation for everything from general cleaning to use with a pocket hole jig to dust collection with my track saw. So far it has been durable and no issues with the heat shrink and zip ties loosening. Would you like me to post a follow up video?

@@mbwoodbutcher No thanks. All the best.

@@mbwoodbutcher I think this is an epic idea and am going to do exactly the same thing on my hose which I despise for the hose ridges catching on everything and even damaging edges in some cases. You're a star - thank you for the idea, just ordered some from Amazon here in the UK 👍

Yes, the heat shrink comes as a tube. One was rolled, another folded back on itself. I just cut a section off and slid it over the area where the sleeving was cut and held in place with the zip ties. Just remember to melt the end of the sleeving to keep it from unravelling.