Purchasing a new hose is quick and easy with this Interactive Hose Selection Guide. Begin here by choosing your brand of central vacuum system. If you don't know your brand, call us at 1-800-221-8227 for help.
are non-electric and will operate an air driven power head. These hoses do not have the ability to shut off the central vacuum system with the on/off switch located on the hose handle. Air driven tools works best for hard/smooth floors, low pile carpeting and households without pets.
Turbo On/Off Hoses
are non-electric and will operate an air driven power head. These hoses also have the ability to shut off the central vacuum system with the on/off switch located on the hose handle. Air driven tools works best for hard/smooth floors, low pile carpeting and households without pets.
Electric PigTail Hoses
are electrified and will operate an electric power head, with any system that has standard non-electric inlets, by plugging the 110 volt pigtail to a nearby electrical outlet. These hoses also have the ability to shut off the central vacuum system with the on/off switch located on the hose handle. Electrical power heads work best for high pile carpeting and households with pets.
Electric Direct Connect Hoses
are electrified and will operate an electric power head, with any system that has electric inlets, by plugging two two-pronged hose end into the inlet. These hoses also have the ability to shut off the central vacuum system with the on/off switch located on the hose handle. Electrical power heads work best for high pile carpeting and households with pets.
The difference between Flush and Recessed hoses lies in the position of the cord management plug connection.
The handles on
flush hoses
are designed for flush mounted cord management plugs. (Please see figure # 1)
The handles on
recessed hoses
are designed with a recess measuring 7/16" deep, so that the pins at the wand make contact with the handle, reducing electrical shorts. (Please see figure # 2)
If you are unsure which hose you require, please feel free to give us a call at 1-800-221-8227. We would be delighted to assist you.
Figure # 1
Figure # 2
The Standard, Non-Electric inlet includes two internal contact beads
on the interior of the 1-1/2" diameter opening which enables the on/off
capability feature on the appropriate hose.
The Standard Electric inlet includes two internal contact beads on the
interior of the 1-1/2" diameter opening which enables the on/off capability
feature on the appropriate hose. This inlet also includes a 120 volt
receptacle for electric power brush operation.
The Full Door Electric inlet includes two internal contact beads on
the interior of the 1-1/2" diameter opening which enables the on/off capability
feature on the appropriate hose. This inlet also includes a 120 volt
receptacle for electric power brush operation.
The Nutone CI330/CI335 inlet includes two internal contact beads on
the interior of the 1-3/8" diameter opening which enables the on/off capability
feature on the appropriate hose.
The Nutone 360/370 inlet includes two internal contact beads on the
interior of the 1-3/8" diameter opening which enables the on/off capability
feature on the appropriate hose.
The Nutone CI390/CI395 inlet includes two internal contact beads on
the interior of the 1-7/16" diameter opening which enables the on/off capability
feature on the appropriate hose. This inlet also includes a 120 volt
receptacle for electric power brush operation.
The Vacumaid Genuine inlet includes one large ball-bearing which
activates the central vacuum system. This type of inlet will not operate
on/off hoses.
The Vacumaid Universal inlet includes two internal contact beads on
the interior of the 1-1/2" diameter opening which enables the on/off capability
feature on the appropriate hose.
The Vacumaid ES inlet includes two internal contact beads on the
interior of the 1-1/2" diameter opening which enables the on/off capability
feature on the appropriate hose.
The Vacuflo Genuine inlet turns on the central vacuum system
automatically when the door is opened. You must use a genuine Vacuflo hose
to use the on/off capability. The opening interior measures 1-1/2"
diameter.
The Vacuflo Universal inlet includes two internal contact beads on the
interior of the 1-1/2" diameter opening which enables the on/off capability
feature on the appropriate hose.
Figure # 1
Figure # 2
