DeWalt 15 ft Anti-Static Non-Marking Hose

Why I reached for a longer hose

Dust collection is only as good as the connection between tool and extractor. In the shop and on site, I’m constantly negotiating around sheet goods, ladders, and finished surfaces—places where a short, stiff hose turns into a tug-of-war. Swapping to DeWalt’s 15‑ft anti-static hose immediately changed that equation. It’s a simple component, but the extra reach and better behavior underfoot have a real effect on workflow and dust control.

Setup and compatibility

Out of the box, the 15‑ft hose arrives with DeWalt’s AIRLOCK connector on the tool end. On my DWV015 dust extractor, the hookup was as automatic as it gets: seat the cuff and twist until it locks with a positive click. No hose clamps, no tape-wrapped adapters.

The interior diameter is 36 mm (about 1‑7/16 in.), which strikes a nice balance for fine sanding dust and the bigger chips from track saw cuts and light routing. With AIRLOCK-capable tools, the seal is good and consistent; I didn’t have any blow-by at the cuff even with heavier chip loads. For non-AIRLOCK tools, you’ll want the proper adapter. The hose isn’t a universal 1‑1/4 in. shop-vac size, so expect to plan your connections if your kit is a mix of brands.

One small practical note: this hose is designed around the DWV015 extractor. It will physically fit anything in the AIRLOCK family, but if your extractor or tools aren’t in that ecosystem, budget for adapters.

Build quality and handling

A hose is a pretty humble piece of kit, so I’m looking for two things: does it collapse when bent, and does it mark up the jobsite? The 15‑ft hose checks both boxes well.

• Kink resistance: Coiled loops untwist easily and the hose keeps its cross-section when you pull a tight radius around a bench or sawhorse. I didn’t experience the starved-vacuum sound you get when a hose buckles.
• Crush resistance: I stepped on it more than once while moving sheet goods and it popped back to round without any permanent flat spots.
• Non-marking jacket: I dragged it across white lacquered cabinet sides and freshly painted trim. No gray scuffs, and drywall dust didn’t embed in the exterior. That’s an underrated quality if you do finish work.
• Flex in real temperatures: In a cool garage and a warm house, the feel stayed consistent. It’s not limp, but it isn’t a rigid wrestling match either. If you’re used to premium anti-static hoses, this sits somewhere between supple and sturdy, which I prefer for jobsite abuse.

The interior is a semi-smooth bore. You can feel the low-profile corrugations—enough structure to keep it tough, but smoother than a typical shop-vac hose. That shows up in airflow.

Airflow and suction performance

Any time you double the distance between tool and extractor, you introduce losses. With this 15‑ft length, I expected a noticeable drop in pull compared to the short stock hose. In practice, the semi-smooth bore keeps those losses in check.

• Sanding: On a 5‑in random-orbit sander, pad vents stayed clear and dust collection remained excellent on MDF, pine, and prefinished plywood. If you rely on the extractor to keep the abrasive from loading, this hose doesn’t get in the way.
• Track saw cuts: Ripping and crosscutting 3/4‑in sheet goods, chip collection was on par with the short hose. Long continuous cuts benefit from the extra reach because you don’t have to move the extractor mid-sheet—less fiddling means the tool stays on the cut.
• Routing light profiles: Spiral upcut chips can overwhelm narrow hoses; the 36 mm diameter handled them fine. I didn’t run into mid-hose accumulations.

There’s a faint change in the pitch of the extractor under load, which I attribute to the longer run and interior texture, but the practical impact on capture was small. Keep filters clean and bags changed and you’ll stay in the hose’s sweet spot.

Anti-static performance

Fine dust and plastic hoses can be a static cocktail. With drywall, MDF, and melamine dust, I didn’t get the nuisance zaps that are common with non-conductive hoses. Dust cling on the outside was reduced, and chips didn’t cling to the inside walls after the tool stopped.

Anti-static isn’t magic; proper grounding through the extractor matters, and conditions like very low humidity can test any system. Still, as a component, this hose does its part. If you’ve been bitten before—literally—this is a welcome upgrade.

Ergonomics and working reach

The big story here is reach. Fifteen feet lets me park the extractor out of the way and get up on a ladder or scaffold without dragging the vac with every footstep. Overhead sanding on ceilings is less of a fight because the hose doesn’t yank the tool backward as often.

A few ergonomic observations:

• Overhead work: The hose has some mass. When sanding ceilings for extended periods, a bungee or hose saddle over your shoulder helps. Once supported, the free movement feels much closer to corded-tool management than to wrestling a snake.
• Floor work and trim: The non-marking jacket means I’m comfortable sliding it across finished floors without laying down drop cloths everywhere. That speeds up punch-list work.
• Tangle resistance: It doesn’t develop tight-wound memory. Coils relax quickly and it lies flat enough that you’re not constantly stepping into loops.

Durability and maintenance

After a handful of jobsite days and shop sessions, the hose still looks new. The AIRLOCK connector has held its tension; the twist-lock remains crisp with no wobble. The cuff-to-hose interface is reinforced and doesn’t show creep or splitting.

Maintenance is simple: a quick blast of air clears fines from the interior, and the exterior wipes clean with a damp rag. Because the bore is semi-smooth, you don’t get as much grit hiding in deep corrugations, which helps keep airflow consistent over time.

DeWalt backs it with a 3‑year limited warranty. Hoses are notoriously consumable, so that coverage is a reassuring signal that this isn’t treated as a disposable accessory.

Limitations and caveats

No hose is perfect, and a few considerations are worth noting:

• Length vs. suction: Any long run will tax a smaller extractor. If you’re on the edge of adequate suction, consider dialing down tool chip load or moving the extractor a bit closer for heavy cuts.
• Connector ecosystem: AIRLOCK is excellent—positive, repeatable, and quick—but it’s proprietary. If your kit is a mix of brands without AIRLOCK compatibility, plan on adapters and a little trial-and-error to get airtight connections.
• Diameter expectations: At 36 mm, it’s not a substitute for a 4‑in dust hose on a planer or jointer. It shines with portable power tools; keep it in its lane and you’ll be happy.

Value

You can buy cheaper hoses. But cheaper hoses kink, mark up finishes, and make tools harder to use—costs that show up in time and rework. This 15‑ft hose earns its keep by extending the useful radius of the extractor without a meaningful penalty in performance, and by surviving real jobsite treatment. The warranty adds confidence that you’re not tossing it in a year.

If you’re already in the AIRLOCK universe, the value proposition is stronger. The native fit saves the hidden cost of fighting with cuffs and tape just to get started.

Final thoughts and recommendation

The DeWalt 15‑ft anti-static hose is a straightforward upgrade that made my dust collection more effective and my workday smoother. It reaches where a stock hose won’t, it resists the usual jobsite abuse, and it plays nicely with tools that deserve a good connection. The semi-smooth bore keeps airflow respectable despite the added length, and the non-marking, anti-static construction solves two real-world headaches at once.

I recommend this hose for anyone using a DWV015 extractor or AIRLOCK-equipped tools who needs more reach—carpenters breaking down sheet goods, finish pros working around cabinetry and painted surfaces, and remodelers spending time on ladders. If your setup is entirely non-AIRLOCK, you can still make it work, but the value is best when you can take full advantage of the native connectors.