[Dexter]

I was curious if anyone knew (this is a two part question) ...

1. How long are the hoses on the suit? Does it vary between the different movies? (GB1, GB2, Afterlife). I bought a couple of the yellow hoses from the GB Shop & wanted to make sure that we have proper lengths on the hoses. I don't know if it's totally based on your height or if it based on preference of length.


2. The leg hose connection cup, how have you all attached the hose? I was originally thinking of gluing it in place, but I eventually will want to wash the suit & having the hose connected may be an issue even if tumbled on low heat in the dryer.

I have heard folks talk about using small diameter neodymium magnets (one on the hose & one in the leg cup connector). My Wife and I wore our suits out for the first time last night & we both kept stepping on them & pulling it out of cup connecter.

[RealGhostbusterJay]

I have a circle plate with holes on my hose connector and then zipties feed through the metal plate, suit and connector so sadly I had holes in the suit due to this but it keeps it from falling off with no extra weight.

[mardin_chatzuk]

Not sure about exact hose length. Suggest consulting reference images to get an idea if you think the lengths GBFans sent need to be adjusted.

As for the connector, I went the old-fashioned way and just sewed it on. Definitely wouldn't put the hose itself through the laundry, but the connector should be OK in the wash and probably in the dryer, depending what yours is made of. Mine's held up fine after several times through the washer and dryer. Just hanging the suit to dry is also an option to reduce wear from tumbling.

For my next suit I'm planning to sew the connector on with some additional scrap fabric on the inside of the suit leg to reinforce it a little bit.

[SP Productions]

I sewed the connector to my suit but I have the hose pressure-fit via some tape I wrapped around the hose. It’s secure enough to keep the hose in the connector for regular wear, but it’ll also give if I get it caught on something as to not rip the connector off the suit.

For the rear connection, I’m currently just tucking it under my belt but would appreciate any other suggestions. Thinking of getting another key fob and attaching the host to that…?

Sean

[mardin_chatzuk]

For the rear connection, I’m currently just tucking it under my belt but would appreciate any other suggestions.

Attach a small clasp to the end of the hose, then tuck it under your belt at the back and clip it into one of the grommets. For example, the hose I wear (https://www.etsy.com/listing/548709638/ ... -connector) includes the minimal hardware for that kind of connection. Would be pretty easy to add something similar oneself.

[rolandblais]

I went the magnetic way with this kit. It worked well for me. The connector and hose both attach magnetically. The connector's magnet is very strong and the connector stays in place all day. The hose is attached magnetically as well, but it's a bit weaker and has enough give so that the hose pulls loose when I inevitably snag it. The other end has a 3d-printed clip that attaches to your belt.

[SP Productions]

Nice! Do you happen to have a link to the 3D-printed clip you used?

Sean

[rolandblais]

Sorry that I didn't make it clearer - the kit I linked comes with the belt clip. You can see it in the listing pictures, but being black it's not the easiest to see.


If you're wanting a DIY approach, this page has a similar STL, plus other parts, and includes a hose dyeing tutorial as well.

[Dexter]

I ended up using a combo method of sewing the hose connector onto my suit using embroidering thread (a little thicker) and then also using some JB Weld to glue in some smaller neodymium magnets into the cone of the hose connector inside, and then I placed some neodymium magnets into the the end of the hose to place into the hose connector. I know it's going to snag, but I allowed the hose connector & the hose to dry and harden separately. I also sanded up the hose end that feeds into the connector, and I also put some JB Weld on so that I can easily slide it into the hose connector. When it's fully inserted, you don't see the JB Weld at all.

I know I'm going to snag the hose on something... but with the thicker threads holding on the hose connector onto my suit, and the magnets holding onto the hose so it stays connected, this is the best of both worlds. If the hose gets ripped out, it's fine. I plug it back in & the magnets keep it from coming out very nicely. If I'm getting out of a vehicle and it snags on something, it will tug on the hose, but it won't rip the hose connector off my suit, the magnets keep a nice secure grab... but it also will allow it to pull apart if need be & won't cause damage when it's pulled apart inevitably.

I'll have to grab some photos of what I ended up doing in hopes that it may provide some insight or ideas for others to do as well, that is, if they ever have this issue come up & need/want some suggestions. Thank you, @Everyone who has commented on it thus far.