Hose needed for Hoover 402 (UK)
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seamusuk
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402 Hose...
Hi
You have virtually zero chance of finding one sadly- the 402 was the only cleaner we had of that design and was only made for a couple of years..
Where in Kent are you? always good to know of other localish collectors
Seamus
Hi
You have virtually zero chance of finding one sadly- the 402 was the only cleaner we had of that design and was only made for a couple of years..
Where in Kent are you? always good to know of other localish collectors
Seamus
vacbear58
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402
There is no doubt it will be tricky. Do you have the ends for yours? If possible then a hose from a 612 (or 119 at a pinch although it might be a bit short) could make a substitute. Unfortunately the tools used for a 612 are not the same as those on a 402
Al
There is no doubt it will be tricky. Do you have the ends for yours? If possible then a hose from a 612 (or 119 at a pinch although it might be a bit short) could make a substitute. Unfortunately the tools used for a 612 are not the same as those on a 402
Al
Thanks SeamusUK and vacbear58
I'm not a collector but a simple user - I inherited the 402 after the loss of my parents a few years ago.
I can remember them using it way back in my earliest years (I'm in my 50's now) and, for sentimental reasons, would never part with it.
The attachment to the main body (screw in) is fine and I have several brushes/nozzles for the other end of the hose, which is well past it's best now.
It still works well, though and I use it regularly to clean the inside of my car.
It’ll be a pity if I can’t find a contemporary replacement for the hose with but I may simply end up wandering down to the local domestic supply shops to see what modern options are available.
Thanks Again Folks
I'm not a collector but a simple user - I inherited the 402 after the loss of my parents a few years ago.
I can remember them using it way back in my earliest years (I'm in my 50's now) and, for sentimental reasons, would never part with it.
The attachment to the main body (screw in) is fine and I have several brushes/nozzles for the other end of the hose, which is well past it's best now.
It still works well, though and I use it regularly to clean the inside of my car.
It’ll be a pity if I can’t find a contemporary replacement for the hose with but I may simply end up wandering down to the local domestic supply shops to see what modern options are available.
Thanks Again Folks
vacbear58
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Replacement hose
If you are not concerned with the type of hose, you could do a great deal worse than look on ebay for a standard Hoover stretch hose, it will have the advantage of being considerably lighter and longer than the original hose. Just bide your time for a set of tools (these will usually be for junior models) at modest cost - they do turn up. Actually thinking about it, it does even need to be a white hose, I often see tool sets for the series 1 turbo power (I think they are designated U1912) quite cheaply. Or, if you are so motivated, keep your eye out for a hose at car boot sales, you may even find a 119/612 hose there - the main thing is that the buyer should not be aware of the "antique" or "rarity" value of the hose (they are neither). Either of these will be cheaper than going to a vacuum shop.
Good luck with your search.
By the way, have you ever needed to repair the flex where it comes out of the cleaner? This is a weak spot and an area of excessive wear. Its an easy fix if that should be a looming issue too
Al
If you are not concerned with the type of hose, you could do a great deal worse than look on ebay for a standard Hoover stretch hose, it will have the advantage of being considerably lighter and longer than the original hose. Just bide your time for a set of tools (these will usually be for junior models) at modest cost - they do turn up. Actually thinking about it, it does even need to be a white hose, I often see tool sets for the series 1 turbo power (I think they are designated U1912) quite cheaply. Or, if you are so motivated, keep your eye out for a hose at car boot sales, you may even find a 119/612 hose there - the main thing is that the buyer should not be aware of the "antique" or "rarity" value of the hose (they are neither). Either of these will be cheaper than going to a vacuum shop.
Good luck with your search.
By the way, have you ever needed to repair the flex where it comes out of the cleaner? This is a weak spot and an area of excessive wear. Its an easy fix if that should be a looming issue too
Al
beko1987
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I can send you a turbopower hose if you cover postage (£5). Got a few!
Or see if the american guys can get you either an end or spare hose and post it over.
Or see if the american guys can get you either an end or spare hose and post it over.
vintagerepairer
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The machine end of the hose is all which is required in order to effect a useable repair, providing of course that the new hose is for the purpose of using the machine as a workable appliance and not one for show. I say this because a new hose is not going to look at all original to the cleaner, but would be perfectly usable for cleaning. I gather the hose handle is also worn, from what you say, but there is no worry here either because both the 32millimetre and pip-fitting hose handles are available as spares (I am not at all sure which type yours has). It may cost a little more in the long-run, but taking your old hose to a repair shop may be the easiest option as the shop owner should be able to remove your machine end from the hose and transplant it to a new hose & handle. Wishing you the very best in your search!
