panofan
Well-known member
So I'm looking for a new central vac hose - non electric - either with the low voltage switch or even the plain old fashioned kinds that turn the vac on when you plug it in.
I've found a bunch of good looking deals online, but the details about the hose construction are usually lacking. I want to make sure I get one that is 1 3/8" interior diameter, smooth bore, etc. And, of course, I don't want to pay a fortune.
Also, I want a chromed end that is friction fit, not button lock.
Anyone have experience with any of these?
ebay / allegro vacs: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FREE-SHIPPI...-Hose-Crush-Proof-Non-Electric-/231013008334?
Amazon:
on/off plastiflex (from the image, best looking quality wise I think):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970559082&pf_rd_i=desktop
regular, plain hose:
http://www.amazon.com/30ft-Beam-Cen...420044180&sr=8-5&keywords=central+vacuum+hose
or, centec directly:
crush proof: http://www.centecsystems.com/silver...-soft-grip-handle-friction-sub-tube-30-ft-9m/
same with performance taper:
http://www.centecsystems.com/3200-s...ube-performance-taper-hose-1-25-x-1-375-x-30/
(ps - anyone know the difference between the above 2? Is performance taper as good for airflow as 1 3/8" hoses?)
Thanks!
I've found a bunch of good looking deals online, but the details about the hose construction are usually lacking. I want to make sure I get one that is 1 3/8" interior diameter, smooth bore, etc. And, of course, I don't want to pay a fortune.
Also, I want a chromed end that is friction fit, not button lock.
Anyone have experience with any of these?
ebay / allegro vacs: http://www.ebay.com/itm/FREE-SHIPPI...-Hose-Crush-Proof-Non-Electric-/231013008334?
Amazon:
on/off plastiflex (from the image, best looking quality wise I think):
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...rd_t=36701&pf_rd_p=1970559082&pf_rd_i=desktop
regular, plain hose:
http://www.amazon.com/30ft-Beam-Cen...420044180&sr=8-5&keywords=central+vacuum+hose
or, centec directly:
crush proof: http://www.centecsystems.com/silver...-soft-grip-handle-friction-sub-tube-30-ft-9m/
same with performance taper:
http://www.centecsystems.com/3200-s...ube-performance-taper-hose-1-25-x-1-375-x-30/
(ps - anyone know the difference between the above 2? Is performance taper as good for airflow as 1 3/8" hoses?)
Thanks!
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