[richard jagger]

I know a few fellows built the own gutter vac system and different tubes some had U P V C and one had clear tube I need to know what you used and were you got that material from , how ridged was it and how you joined the tobing and also were you got the silicone joints. Thanks for your help. Richard.

[richard jagger]

does anyone know anything about gutter vacs

[richard jagger]

Thanks guys for the help its amazing how one can get overwhelmed with crap advice and when you really need help  NOTHING.

[andyM]

I've never used or made a Gutter vac Slumpy.
But from 5 minutes of searching the internet i've found mini-downpipe from the diy stores which is 50mm.
Then you will need 50mm downpipe connectors like these to connect your sections: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mini-Shed-50mm-Downpipe-Connector-Available-Black-Brown-CLEARANCE-/250924558399?_trksid=p4340.m263&_trkparms=algo%3DSIC%26its%3DI%252BC%26itu%3DUCI%252BIA%252BUA%252BFICS%252BUFI%26otn%3D15%26pmod%3D260886659218%26ps%3D63%26clkid%3D2102299661803745023&_qi=RTM1062687
But again should be available from the diy stores.
And to connect your vacuum hose to your downpipe you will need a Hose Cuff like this:  http://www.polarbrite.co.uk/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72_74&products_id=707

I would of thought it makes sense to silicone the downpipe connecters around the bottom where they are fitted to the top of the downpipe sections.
There are loads of aluminium bends here that would just need a silicone sleeve or another downpipe connector might be suitable:    http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l2736&_nkw=50mm+bend

[J.D]

Slumpydog, just but one! The Eastern Trading one is good value for your money and has a more than adequate 3000watt triple motor.