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Basic Inlet Valve Reference Sheet
Basic Inlet Valve
Reference Sheet
All inlet valve faceplate covers on this page fit into a 1-5/8 inch diameter hole in a mounting bracket inside the wall. Each inlet valve can be mounted with the lid opening up or down. Mounting screws are about 3-7/8 inches apart on center. The diameter of the vacuum inlet hole under the hinged door is a hair under 1-1/2 inches. Note, if you need valve covers that have two small holes for 110 volts, please click here to go to Electric Valves. Also note that the FULL FACE style inlets below are the MOST DURABLE.

Take a look at our Inlet Trimplates for a cleaner look on older walls. They cost less than $2.50 and make a huge difference.

Watch VideoThere are two metal contact points inside the hole of each inlet valve below and two screws on the back side for the low voltage wire. All valves on this page are interchangeable.

REPLACE ANY TYPE OF OLDER VALVE with any of these valves (except some pre-1970 valves activated by PRESSING copper or a button, or that have a 1-1/4 inch diameter inlet hole). Check sizes above for fit.

If you do not have a hose with an on/off switch on the hose handle, consider a Low Voltage Hose. They work with all these inlets and give you the luxury of turning the vacuum on and off at your finger tips with the hose handle switch! No more running back to the wall. Have questions? Please ask here.

White Vacuum Inlet, Full Face, PVC

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White Vacuum Inlet, Full Face, PVC Part#653HW
233 Reviews - 127 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. Valves with two holes on the face of the plate that are for 110 volt electricity are under "Electric Valves". If you need a case of these inlets enter 24.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". HAYDEN IND 2000. Trim plate available in shopping cart.
Price $10.31Qty
Almond Inlet, Full Face, PVC

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Almond Inlet, Full Face, PVC Part#653HA
233 Reviews - 127 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. Valves with two holes for electricity are under "Electric Valves". If you need a case of these inlets enter 24.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". HAYDEN IND 2000. Trim plate available in shopping cart.
Price $10.31Qty
Ivory Inlet, Full Face, PVC

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Ivory Inlet, Full Face, PVC Part#653HI
233 Reviews - 127 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. Valves with two holes for electricity are under "Electric Valves". If you need a case of these inlets enter 24.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". HAYDEN IND 2000. Trim plate available in shopping cart.
Price $10.31Qty
White Central Vacuum Inlet, Square Door, PVC

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White Central Vacuum Inlet, Square Door, PVC Part#652HW
233 Reviews - 127 Comments
Vacuum valve outlet cover faceplate contains low voltage connections. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. If you need a case of these inlets enter 24. Can be installed to open up or down. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". HM-1700. Replaces HAYDEN MFG 1700. Trim plate available in shopping cart.
Price $8.75Qty
Almond Inlet, Square Door, PVC

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Almond Inlet, Square Door, PVC Part#652HA
233 Reviews - 127 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. If you need a case of these inlets enter 24.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". HM-1700. Replaces HAYDEN MFG 1700. Trim plate available in shopping cart.
Price $8.75Qty
Ivory Inlet, Square Door, PVC

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Ivory Inlet, Square Door, PVC Part#652HI
233 Reviews - 127 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. Ivory color is darker than Almond. If you need a case of these inlets enter 24.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". HM-1700. Replaces HAYDEN MFG 1700. Trim plate available in shopping cart.
Price $8.75Qty
White Inlet, Oval Door, PVC

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White Inlet, Oval Door, PVC Part#651HW
367 Reviews - 180 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. If you need a case of these inlets enter 24.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". HM-1500. Replaces HAYDEN MFG 1500. Trim plate available in shopping cart.
Price $7.75Qty
Ivory Inlet, Oval Door, PVC

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Ivory Inlet, Oval Door, PVC Part#651HI
367 Reviews - 180 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. If you need a case of these inlets enter 24.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". HM-1500. Replaces HAYDEN MFG 1500. Trim plate available in shopping cart.
Price $7.75Qty
Almond Inlet, Oval Door, PVC

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Almond Inlet, Oval Door, PVC Part#651HA
367 Reviews - 180 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. If you need a case of these inlets enter 24.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8". HM-1500. Replaces HAYDEN MFG 1500. Trim plate available in shopping cart.
Price $7.75Qty
White Vacuum Inlet, Canplas VacuValve, PVC

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White Vacuum Inlet, Canplas VacuValve, PVC Part#653CW
108 Reviews - 52 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. If you need a case of these inlets enter 32.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Replaces Vacuflo inlets that look just like this. Outer Dimension: 3 1/2" by 5 3/16". VacuValve 5590, 5595. Trim plate available in shopping cart.
Price $10.56Qty
Almond Inlet, Canplas Vacu Valve, PVC

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Almond Inlet, Canplas Vacu Valve, PVC Part#653CA
108 Reviews - 52 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. If you need a case of these inlets enter 32.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer Dimension: 3 1/2" by 5 3/16". VacuValve 5590, 5595. Trim plate available in shopping cart.
Price $10.56Qty
Black Inlet, Canplas VacuValve, PVC

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Black Inlet, Canplas VacuValve, PVC Part#653CB
108 Reviews - 52 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. If you need a case of these inlets enter 32.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer Dimension: 3 1/2" by 5 3/16". VacuValve 5590, 5595. Trim plate available in shopping cart.
Price $10.56Qty
Ivory Inlet, Canplas Vacu Valve, PVC

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Ivory Inlet, Canplas Vacu Valve, PVC Part#653CI
108 Reviews - 52 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. If you need a case of these inlets enter 32.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer Dimension: 3 1/2" by 5 3/16". VacuValve 5590, 5595. Trim plate available in shopping cart.
Price $10.56Qty
Inlet White, Oval, METAL

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Inlet White, Oval, METAL Part#651BMW
53 Reviews - 41 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. Metal inlets are recommended for decoration, outdoors, or in the floor.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8".
Price $24.99Qty
Inlet Oval, Bronze, METAL

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Inlet Oval, Bronze, METAL Part#651BMB
53 Reviews - 41 Comments
Low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8".
Price $39.99Qty
Inlet Oval, Satin Brass, METAL

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Inlet Oval, Satin Brass, METAL Part#651BMS
53 Reviews - 41 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. Metal inlets are recommended for decoration, outdoors, or in the floor.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8".
Price $39.99Qty
Inlet Oval, Chrome, METAL

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Inlet Oval, Chrome, METAL Part#651BMC
53 Reviews - 41 Comments
Contains low voltage connections only. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve.
Can be installed to open up or down. All rectangle valves on this page are interchangeable. Outer dimensions: 3 1/8" by 4 7/8".
Price $39.99Qty
3-in-1 Mounting Bracket PVC

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3-in-1 Mounting Bracket PVC Part#517
53 Reviews - 14 Comments
Most popular bracket for all rectangle Basic Inlet Valve Covers. For new construction nail it to a stud. For existing home installation cut the plastic stud mounting side off and set it in a 2-3/8 x 4-1/4" drywall (or wall material) cutout and fasten inlet cover (with previously attached low voltage wire) for a long lasting, firm hold. When piping, connect a fitting such as a tight 90 or coupling to the flange. If you need a case of these enter 75.
Price $3.90Qty
Inlet Valve Extension

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Inlet Valve Extension Part#614
14 Reviews - 7 Comments
Use as many of these as needed when the wall, for any reason, is too thick causing the mounting plate and finished plate to not meet. Longer screws will be needed as well. It adds 3/4 of an inch to the coverplate. If that is too much you can cut to size.
DIAMETERS: Large end inner is 1 5/8", outer is 1 7/8". Small end inner is 1 1/2", outer is 1 5/8". If you need a case of these, please enter 50.
Price $1.78Qty
Utility Valve with Contact Points

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Utility Valve with Contact Points Part#613A
15 Reviews - 2 Comments
Valve fits into PVC Vacuum Pipe Connectors such as a coupling or 90-degree elbow (1 11/16 OD, and 1 3/8" ID). The opening for the hose to go into is 1.5 inches ID, and the widest diagonal section is 2.5 inches OD. Low voltage wire is ran from the valve to the low voltage leads any central vacuum. Now the on/off switch on the end of the vacuum hose will work!
Price $15.99Qty
Utility Valve, Metal, No Contact Points

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Utility Valve, Metal, No Contact Points Part#613
3 Reviews - 2 Comments
Back side OD is 1 7/8" and ID is 1 5/8". Front side where the hose goes in is 1.5" ID and the widest diagonal section is 2 1/8".
Price $15.25Qty
White Square Inlet , Canplas VacuValve ES, PVC

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White Square Inlet , Canplas VacuValve ES, PVC Part#654CW
2 Reviews - 2 Comments
This low voltage valve is 3.5 inches square with screw holes at 2 and 7 o'clock 2.25 inches apart. There are two metal contact points inside the hole of the valve. Trim plate available at checkout. Also works in place of "square" Nutone inlets (remove the 2 and 7 o'clock screws from backing plate so this valve can be screwed in).
Price $7.99Qty
Canplas Square Back-Up Plate

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Canplas Square Back-Up Plate Part#517C
Backing Plate used for square 654C Series Inlet Valve Covers
Price $5.95Qty
Nutone Vacuum Inlet (Outlet) Beige

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Nutone Vacuum Inlet (Outlet) Beige Part#653NBG
12 Reviews - 6 Comments

May come with
tab on cover
Nutone vacuum inlet / outlet replacement. Replaces 360BG (also 360IV which is ivory - more yellowish than this beige one, and C1370BG which has an indicating light that you'd have to do without if using this replacement, and C1370IV which is the ivory colored inlet with indicating light). SIZE: 3-3/4" wide by 3-1/4" tall. NOTE: USE NUTONE BACKING PLATE. We are selling these as replacements to existing systems. If you are installing new inlets use any Basic Inlet besides this one and #517 backing plate.
Price $27.00Qty
Nutone Vacuum Inlet (Outlet) White

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Nutone Vacuum Inlet (Outlet) White Part#653NW
12 Reviews - 6 Comments

May come with
tab on cover
Nutone vacuum inlet / outlet replacement. Replaces 360W (and C1370W which has an indicating light that you'd have to do without if using this replacement). SIZE: 3-3/4" wide by 3-1/4" tall. NOTE: USE NUTONE BACKING PLATE. We are selling these as replacements to existing systems. If you are installing new inlets use any Basic Inlet besides this one and #517 backing plate.
Price $27.00Qty
Inlet Adapter Kit (for proprietary Vacuflo valves)

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Inlet Adapter Kit (for proprietary Vacuflo valves) Part#517VA
25 Reviews - 19 Comments
Save money and increase your vacuuming options! If you have the Vacuflo inlet that looks like this (such as the HP Vacuflo Series 4940) you no longer have to be stuck buying expensive proprietary hoses and excluded from deep down electric powered cleaning! Simply buy this kit for the number of inlets in your home and buy full faced basic valves such as #653HW. After an easy installation you will now be industry standard - ready to use any "Corded" electric kit with corded hose such as the Stealth Kit #423GC - or any low voltage hose and kit such #383 - or any basic hose and kit.
Price $15.00Qty
Inlet Blank Cover Plate, White (3 in a pack)

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Inlet Blank Cover Plate, White (3 in a pack) Part#610
1 Review - 0 Comments
Three cover plates come in one package. Use the cover plate to cover up a old vacuum hole in the sheet rock or to gain access into a wall. It is referred to as part number SV8012 in the VacPan instructions. The dimensions are 4-3/4" tall by three inches wide. Screw holes on center are 3-7/8" apart from each other at 12 and 6 o'clock. (case=120qty)
Price $4.20Qty
Metal Concrete Back Up Box

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Metal Concrete Back Up Box Part#515M
Price $18.00Qty
Metal Mounting Bracket with Spigot

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Metal Mounting Bracket with Spigot Part#515
5 Reviews - 0 Comments
For new construction nail it to a stud. When piping, connect a fitting such as a tight 90 or coupling to the flange. Finish it with a basic inlet valve cover.
Case is 120.
Price $6.99Qty
   


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