At Central Vacuum Planet we sell a lot of central vacuum hoses and we often get asked the differences between the hoses or what kind of hose to use. Central vacuum hoses come in many different styles, lengths and colors and can be a little confusing, especially to someone not familiar with central vacuum systems. There are three types of central vacuum hoses, the electric central vacuum hose, low voltage central vacuum hose and the standard/basic central vacuum hose.
The majority of these hoses are made with a newer lightweight and crush proof material. This newer design replaced the outdated and much heavier wire reinforced hoses. A lot of customers who have used these wire reinforced hoses in the past initially think the newer hoses look "cheap" or "flimsy", but that couldn't be further from the truth. Old wire reinforced central vacuum hoses were heavy, bulky and the wires rusted out and poked through the hose over time. Heavy hoses make using a central vacuum system unpleasant, seeming more like working out than cleaning.
These issues are what lead to the new design. The new hoses are now crush proof, not crush resistant. The new hoses are much lighter and easier to handle, making cleaning with a central vacuum quick and easy. So don't be fooled by looks when it comes to central vacuum hoses. Now on to the differences between the central vacuum hoses.
Standard Central Vacuum HosesThe basic central vacuum hose is the oldest and probably most commonly found central vacuum hose. When this hose is plugged into the wall inlet the central vacuum will immediately start. To stop the central vacuum from running, you will need to unplug the hose from the wall inlet. These hoses do not offer an on/off switch or electricity. Older versions of these hoses feature a metal wire reinforcement, however the newer versions that Central Vacuum Planet carries are made with a new lightweight, crush proof material.
Low Voltage Central Vacuum HosesLow voltage central vacuum hoses have a couple of features not found on basic hoses. The main difference between a basic hose and a low voltage hose is the low voltage central vacuum hose features an "On/Off" switch that allows you to control the suction of your central vacuum at the handle of the hose. With this feature you will not have to unplug the hose every time you wish to stop vacuuming. Another feature found on low voltage central vacuum hoses is the swivel neck design. The 360 degree swivel handle helps prevent tangling and helps make cleaning faster. Our low voltage central vacuum hoses are also made with newer lightweight, crush proof material.
Electric Central Vacuum HosesThe electric central vacuum hoses is needed when using an electric carpet brush. If your carpet brush has a 2-prong cord coming from it, you will need an electric hose to operate it. Electric central vacuum hoses feature a "dual 3-way switch", which allows you to control the suction (on/off) and carpet brush from the hose handle. Unlike other style hoses, electric hoses feature a comfortable handle, making cleaning easier. All of our electric central vacuum hoses are made with a new lightweight, crush proof material which replaces the outdated and heavier wire-reinforced style hoses.
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