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Central Vacuum Hose Buzz Words

Button Lock
Crushproof
Direct Connect (DC)
Electric Hose
Flush
Friction Fit
Gas Pump Style
On/Off Hose
Pig Tail (PT)
Pistol Grip
Recessed
Standard Hose
Turbo Grip
Turbo Hose
Universal
VF Genuine
Wire Reinforced

Button Lock

The Stub Tube on the hose handle is designed with a button to lock into the wand.
View an example of a Button Lock Hose Handle.

Crushproof

A lightweight hose that springs back to original shape if flattened.
View an example of a Crushproof Hose.

Direct Connect (DC)

The wall end of the hose contains 2 small pins that carry current through the hose to the electric power head. Only compatible with Electrified Inlets.
View an example of a Direct Connect Hose End.
View an example of an Electrified Inlet.

Electric Hose

A Central Vacuum Hose with electric current caring capability and a 3 way switch to turn the vacuum on and off and also to turn the electric power head on and off.
View an example of an Electric Hose.

Flush

The area of the handle that is designed for flush mounted cord management plugs.
View an example of a Flush Hose Handle.

Friction Fit

The Stub Tube on the hose handle is designed to lock into the wand using a Friction Fit grip where it is pushed in and then twisted to lock.
View an example of a Friction Fit Hose Handle.

Gas Pump Style

A style of hose handle that can either be an open or a closed loop.
View an example of a Gas Pump Style Hose Handle.

On/Off Hose

A Central Vacuum Hose with an on and off switch on handle to turn the vacuum system on and off.
View an example of a On/Off Hose Handle.
View an example of a On/Off Hose.

Pig Tail (PT)

The wall end of the hose has an 8 ft cord that plugs into a 110 electrical outlet separately to drive an electric power head.
View an example of a Pig Tail Hose End.

Pistol Grip

A design of hose handle where the handle contains a slight bend only.
View an example of a Pistol Grip Hose Handle.

Recessed

The area of the handle that is designed with a recess measuring approximately 1/2" deep, so that the plug from the power head is held in place, reducing electrical shorts.
View an example of a Recessed Hose Handle.

Standard Hose

A Central Vacuum Hose without any controls on the handle.
View an example of a Standard Hose Handle.
View an example of a Standard Hose.

Turbo Grip

A design of hose handle where the handle contains a slight bend only.
View an example of a Turbo Grip Hose Handle.

Turbo Hose

A Central Vacuum Hose with an on and off switch on handle to turn the vacuum system on and off.
View an example of a Turbo Hose Handle.
View an example of a Turbo Hose.

Universal

A Central Vacuum Hose that has the ability to fit standard/universal inlets.
View an example of a Universal Hose End.

VF Genuine

The Vacuflo Genuine hose has 2 pins located approximately ¾ of an inch apart. These are low voltage pins that when inserted in a Genuine Vacuflo Inlet, they turn the vacuum unit on.
View an example of a Vacuflo Genuine Hose End.

Wire Reinforced

A sturdy hose with additional wire molded into it. This hose does not spring back after being crushed.
View an example of a Wire Reinforced Hose.