Electrolux hoses

[fantomfan57]

Less than stellar results....

Hi all, here are my results. Very easy to apply the tape, it held well, small overlap, single bands around perpendicular.

Results, yes, the braided design shown through, but the hose was significantly and disappointingly stiffened.

So I have decided to try only the sealing spray on the outside as this increased the suction and retained some of the braiding beauty.

I have an idea of attaching a longer spray wand to the spray can, but make holes so it sprays four ways out of the tube instead of the end. We shall see.

I will, however, be keeping the tape as I can see many uses for it.

Thanks

 

[real1shep]

That's my fear when I try the heat shrink;it will get too stiff.


 


I too found that the generic hoses that swivel are stiff. I've taken them apart and greased them with dielectric grease...that helps some, but shouldn't have to do that. 


 


Where are you finding OE replacement hoses and at what cost? Hard to put say $120 into a hose when your canister cost $50 or less before you restored it.


 


Some yrs ago I found a replacement vinyl hose for my G that had a snap-on adapter at the base, that was very clever in that it made the use of an internally wired hose possible. It's still going strong....wasn't cheap though.


 


Kevin 


 


 

 

[fantomfan57]

Another idea......

Hose liners.....smaller diameter so it slips into the hose and is glued just inside each end....ridged enough to avoid collapse, but flexible enough to maintain the hoses flexibility.

OR, just replace the hose with a vinyl one.

 

[fantomfan57]

About the hose liner...

I wonder if the correct diameter is procured, that it can be "screwed into the hose full length lubricated with soapy water and using the old hoses ribbing as a channel? Sort of how hose ends are screwed onto hoses.

OR would that also cause the hose to lose flexibility instead of a looser liner.


Thanks for reading these ramblings.