Trouble keeping bleeder hose connected

I think that you're missing the point in that it is the threads that are leaking when the bleeder is cracked open. Even if you put a hose on the Speed-Bleeders to contain the fluid and not make a mess, they'll still leak at the threads and make a mess.

I had the copper tube, peanut butter jar, and epoxy. Only needed to buy the vacuum tube. I've since found that I can buy clear polyurethane tubing from McMaster.com for much less than the vacuum tubing. I use 1/4" urethane tubing with short sections of 1/4" barrier type fuel hose on the end at the intake and at the bleed nipple. The fit of the barrier hose is good, but not tight enough to stay on w/o a hose clamp - which I use.