12ft Extension Hose - Double your Cleaning Area. Q&A

The extension hose works with many models and brands. The qualifying issue is the hose end and wall inlet. Both the hose and inlet may be different, even on the same brand and model. Most all parts of a central vacuum are interchangeable and so you rarely find the same hose used for a particular brand and model. Bottom line is the Extension Hose works with inlet valves that have a hole that is 1-1/2" diameter (or a hair under), and with all hoses that fit these inlets except for hoses that have two copper pins that plug into to small holes above or below the 1-1/2" diameter hole. If your hose doesn't have these two pins then it is compatible.

Yes, the Extension Hose works with the Nutone CH520 because the hose has a pigtail electric cord that can still be plugged into a separate electrical outlet - even one further down the path of where the cleaning will take place.

The on/off switch on the hose will work to operate the suction with your system. As long as the power cord from the hose is plugged in, your brush will turn on as well.

The hose extension will work with any non-electric standard hose with a wall end diameter of 1.5".

This extension will fit any standard hose with a 1.5" diameter end and no Direct Connect plug.

Yes, you can use two of these extensions together and they will work the same as one.

The extension is only compatible with the electric corded hose. It will not work with a direct connect hose.

Sorry, only this size is available at this time and there is nothing in the works for a shorter one.

Yes, we have the 12ft extension that, with the wands attached, should get you 15ft longer. You may need the metal stub tube if your wall inlets are 1-1/4" diameter. http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=380EXT,302-1.25ST

You shouldn't have to extend the cord if you are trying to reach one area. There is probably an electrical outlet somewhere near the end of the 12ft extension that you can plug into. Otherwise you'll need a small regular extension cord to plug in where you want to.

Yes, the Extension Hose will work with your corded wall end electric Kenmore hose. Thank you for asking.

Yes, you can leave the extension hose connected to wall inlets that have the two little metal stubs inside the suction hole (most all systems have these).

Do you have a "direct connection" hose? It is against regulations to have an electric hose over 35ft long and the extension for it would be in violation. If you are completely desperate for it you can convert your hose into a "corded" end, instead of direct connect, and plug it into an electrical outlet near the end of the 12ft extension. Then the 12ft extension would give you the suction extension and you can plug into electricity after the 12ft. Here is the cord conversion kit: http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=352CO

Actually, no one will have an extension hose for direct connect hoses. Then the hose will have current in it for over 35ft which is against regulations. If you are completely desperate for it you can convert your hose into a "corded" end, instead of direct connect, and plug it into an electrical outlet near the end of the 12ft extension. http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=352CO

We will entertain the thought, thank you.

Sorry, but there will not be a "direct connection" extension hose because it is against regulations to have an electric hose over 35ft long. If you are completely desperate for it you can convert your hose into a "corded" end, instead of direct connect, and plug it into an electrical outlet near the end of the 12ft extension. http://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=352CO

Your hose will plug into the 12ft extension hose just as it plugs into your wall inlets. The cord on your hose will now be 12ft further away from the electrical outlet you usually use. Hopefully there is a different electrical outlet near where the 12ft hose ends. If not you'll have to use an extension cord to the closest electrical outlet.

Most vacuums will have no noticeable difference, but some will have a slight difference of up to 5% (five percent). That is not enough to spoil the benefits of the additional 12 feet of hose which is quite smooth inside to prevent as much loss as possible.