Barely Used Hoover Windtunnel Stretch Hose 20fT Find!

[royalfan103]

So, I went to Goodwill today and I spotted this. It was cheap and my Windtunnel Models were compatible, so I got it and now I’m happy.

 

[bagintheback]

Whoa I haven't seen that picture on the back of the box forever!!! Very very cool find. The Windtunnels have pretty long hoses as it is. They used to sell turbobrushes as separate accessories as well. I remember spending close to $40 on one at Khol's.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Wow!

Excellent.

 

[vinvac]

A cool piece of history but all of those stretch hoses are worthless.

The minute the suction or air flow is reduced the machine tips over.

This is not just for Hoover but all the modern plastic machines.

Just my humble opinion.

 

[royalfan103]

They also made one for the Twin Chamber Windtunnels as well.

 

[kirbylux77]

Morgan, I definitely agree with you! To me, that's 1 advantage canister vacuums and uprights with non-stretch hoses have. Even with their more limited reach, you can use a non-stretch hose on a clean air upright much easier to do couch cleaning and normal reach dusting with.

Back years ago, before I REALLY got into collecting, I had a Eureka Victory "Mega Boss" black upright, and the optional Eureka 10 foot non-stretch extension hose that was 32 mm / 1 1/4", so it would fit virtually all vacuums except those with European 35 mm fittings. I got rid of it when I sold the vacuum. Hated the vacuum, lost suction power VERY QUICK due to the bag chamber design, but boy do I wish I had kept that optional 10 foot non-stretch hose at times!

 

[panasonicvac]

Second it

The stretch hoses I think are great for collecting but as a consumer myself, I'd not want to use those stretch hoses. This is one of the reasons why I'm a huge fan of Panasonics or anything that's similar because they'd have the option to plug in a extended hose in the back of the machine that isn't stretchable, wireinforced or crushproof, and they'd reach just as far as a canister or central vacuum would without tipping over or losing as much power.

 

[royalfan103]

Just used it today and…

It’s pretty decent. But it all boils down to your Machine and where the Hose goes into the Machine for Attachments and upholstery. With my Savvy, it worked very well thanks to the Hose placement on the Machine. My Self Propelled Windtunnel was more prone to tipping because of the Hose placement on it. So, I kinda beg to differ on the Views of Stretch hoses on some cases.

 

[lesinutah]

The

Hoover and newer vacuums don't have enough power to perform well.
Your not getting a 100 cfm before you attach a 20' hose. Your going to be getting 30-40 cfm at the end of the hose.
It doesn't matter if it doesn't tip over the hose has no suckie.