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Hoses, Tubing and Fittings: Which $10, $24, $400, or $1,120 Option Fits Your Job?

Four hoses, tubing and fittings products range from $10.09 to $1,120. This guide sorts them by what they actually connect, so you can match the tool to the task.

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Quick take

Two of these listings are about making a connection: a plug kit and a compressor jumper hose. One is about providing a long run of hose material, and one is about a heavy-duty vacuum setup. The price spread is wide, from $10.09 to $1,120, so matching the product to the job matters more than picking a single winner.

Price comparison

ProductPricePrice bar
Parker Push-Lok Plus 801-12-REDUSD 400.00
10pc Brass Air Hose FittingsUSD 10.09
Industrial Grade Compressor Jumper HoseUSD 24.15
Dustless Technologies H0901USD 1,120.00

Decision matrix

SituationPick thisWhy it fits
You need a raw hose for air, water, coolant, or low-pressure return-line workParker Push-Lok Plus 801-12-REDIt is a rubber bulk hose with a 300 PSI rating and a broad application list.
You need quick-connect plugs for pneumatic toolsQuick-Connect Plug KitThese are NPT male plugs in the standard industrial interchange style.
You need a short, rotatable link on a compressorIndustrial Grade Compressor Jumper HoseIt has NPT male ends, a 20-inch span, and high-heat resistance.
You need wet/dry jobsite debris pickupDustless Technologies H0901It has 114 cfm airflow and a 124-inch water lift.

The four options up close

Parker Push-Lok Plus 801-12-RED

Parker Push-Lok Plus 801-12-RED 3/4" Industrial Hose 300 PSI

This listing is a bulk rubber hose from Parker's Push-Lok Plus 801 series, sold as new-open-box. The description covers compressed air, water, low-pressure hydraulic return lines, coolant, industrial fluid transfer, machinery, and shop applications, so it is a generalist for moving fluids in a plant or shop. The trade-off of buying bulk hose/tubing is that it is not a pre-assembled hose assembly; you'll be working with the raw material and will need to manage your own end connections. If your plan involves running a line across a work area rather than swapping one pre-made hose, this is the option that gives you that flexibility.

10pc Brass Air Hose Fittings

10pc Brass Air Hose Fittings 1/4" NPT Male Industrial Quick Connect Plug Coupler

This plug kit is aimed at anyone who wants to move between air tools without shutting off the supply. The plugs use the standard industrial interchange configuration, a common fit for pneumatic hoses and tools. The kit is an inexpensive way to put multiple plugs into service across several tools. The limitation is the interface itself: these are male plugs in a specific pipe-thread size and style, so your matching couplers need to line up with that configuration.

Industrial Grade Compressor Jumper Hose

Industrial Grade Compressor Jumper Hose, 3/4" NPT Male X 20" Length Hose, 750°F

This stainless steel compressor jumper is a specific part for a specific point in an air system. It is meant to connect the compressor to a filter regulator, air tank, or piping and absorb vibration so the rest of the system isn't stressed. The rotatable coupling at each end is a practical installation aid. With a temperature range up to 750°F and a listed maximum pressure of 450 PSI, it is built for heat and pressure rather than general-purpose cooling or water lines. The limitation is that it is a short, fixed-length jumper, so it fits a layout where that exact span and port size work.

Dustless Technologies H0901

Dustless Technologies H0901 Industrial, Drum-Top Vacuum Head, 1-1/2" Hose Dia

This Dustless Technologies H0901 is a drum-top vacuum head, which changes how you plan the setup: you supply a drum, and this head turns it into a wet/dry vacuum. It is intended for jobsite slurry cleanup and can handle wet grinding, cutting, sawing, and drilling debris. The published airflow is 114 cfm and the water lift is 124 inches, which explains its ability to pull slurry residue. A 25-foot hose is included, and the cord length falls in the 11-20 ft range. The trade-offs are the California Prop 65 warning and the fact that it requires a drum.

Final recommendation by use case

  • Choose the Parker Push-Lok Plus 801-12-RED when you are building a line that needs bulk hose material for fluid transfer.
  • Choose the quick-connect plug kit when you need plugs for pneumatic tools and want a simple way to cover the plug side of your setup.
  • Choose the Industrial Grade Compressor Jumper Hose when you need a stainless jumper for compressor vibration control.
  • Choose the Dustless Technologies H0901 when the job is drum-top vacuum work.
Products in this article
Parker Push-Lok Plus 801-12-RED 3/4" Industrial Hose 300 PSIUSD 400.00View on eBay10pc Brass Air Hose Fittings 1/4" NPT Male Industrial Quick Connect Plug CouplerUSD 10.09View on eBayIndustrial Grade Compressor Jumper HoseUSD 24.15View on eBayDustless Technologies H0901 IndustrialUSD 1,120.00View on eBay
Parker Push-Lok Plus 801-12-RED 3/4" Industrial Hose 300 PSIUSD 400.00View on eBay10pc Brass Air Hose Fittings 1/4" NPT Male Industrial Quick Connect Plug CouplerUSD 10.09View on eBayIndustrial Grade Compressor Jumper HoseUSD 24.15View on eBayDustless Technologies H0901 IndustrialUSD 1,120.00View on eBay

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