Vacuflo Replacements Q&A

We are not sure what you'd need to do. Try unplugging the receiver at the unit to reset it then try the handle again.

Remove the low voltage wire that connects to the tank and see if you have the same problem. Plug the unit into 110 volts. If it stays off then you actually have a low voltage short in the hose. If it stays on you need to replace the board. Does your board have red and yellow or just yellow wires (not going to the cord or motors) attached to the board itself?

All the dimensions are the same except the overall diameter. The stock item we have is 4" diameter not 3.8". If the 4" will fit in your T21 Power Head then this part will work for you.

The universal fitting exhaust vent for all systems is here https://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=518.

Thank you for the details, it tells us you need the Vacuflo proprietary hose from Vacuflo themselves. However, if you have carpet and want to use electric beater power you can swap out the proprietary faceplates for industry standard ones and then buy a new Electric Kit with pigtail corded hose. See what it takes under the hose section here: https://builtinvacuum.com/help/vacuflo-dirt-devil.html

You should replace the lower section of the wand (our part 406HS), or replace the entire wand with the Ace Telescopic Wand (but your hose has to have the two inch measurement as seen in the photo in the hose section to use the Ace Wand). Here are your PowerHead 9190 Wand Options

If your handle looks like this then the switch under it is correct. If not, please call us for further help. https://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=382H,382S

We have a new door for you here (parts are not sold separately to us) https://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=518.

If the pins on the wall end of hose has pins that are 5/8" apart you have a proprietary Vacuflo Hose only available through them. If the pins are 3/8" apart that is a standard electric hose and we have the parts for that here https://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=352CP

You will save money and have a better fitting situation if you buy a complete kit such as the Deluxe TurboCat Kit. But first please take moment to learn if you have the proprietary hose or the universal hose. We only sell the universal hose and kit. See the Attention note in red on this page for more information https://builtinvacuum.com/help/vacuflo-dirt-devil/kits.html

The switch should control the suction. Does your hose end have any metal that slides into the hole? Does the hose end have two metal nubs that slide into the wall plate? Please let us know and we can help you.

The switch needs to be replaced which means the wiring assembly gets replaced. The hose that comes with the ElectroGlide is industry standard which means this part is what you need to fix it https://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=352GS

Yes, you can replace the motor on all Vacuflo power units. Please take a photo of the motor and send it to us because we do not have a cross reference for it. Or you can call us and we will help you find the motor and where to get it.

You can find a replacement belt for your Rugrat in our belts section here, https://builtinvacuum.com/parts/belts.html

You can find all Turbocat parts listed here, https://builtinvacuum.com/turbocat-kit/tech.html Hand-held turbines are listed here, https://builtinvacuum.com/accessories/stairscar.html

If the suction starts when you open the door, you can use any of our hoses and tools.

With your system activating as the inlets are opened, you can use a Basic Hose. The Turbocat will work with this hose, but does not come with the wand which is sold seperately. The Basic Hose is found here https://builtinvacuum.com/hoses/basichoses.html, the Turbocat https://builtinvacuum.com/turbocat-kit/index.html and wand options https://builtinvacuum.com/accessories/extensionwands.html

If you have found the short, that part may be replaceable. Please call and ask for a technician.

Yes, it sounds like your connection is worn. But is it the hose or valve? Usually it is the hose and that is replaceable. Do you have the hose with two small metal nubs on the wall end? We have the replacement hose without the nubs here https://builtinvacuum.com/hoses/lowvoltagehoses.html

Hello, all our accessories fit your specific Vacuflo hose. Thanks for asking.

Most of those hoses took this handle. If it looks like it then it is a match https://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=382H,382S.

Hi Larry, the good news is you can have a fully functioning electric kit. The hard part is you have to buy the Vacuflo Adapter Kits and new inlets. They are not hard to put in, so that is good, and the work is well worth the effort.

Hello, a new electric or air driven kit from us will fit your system. If you have Vacuflo 4940 inlets (they look like the ivory one pictured here https://builtinvacuum.com/help/vacuflo-dirt-devil/adaptor.html) then the new kit will fit your system but you will not be able to turn the suction on and off at the hose handle. If you replace these inlet covers as described on the same page then you will be able to control the suction. https://builtinvacuum.com/help/vacuflo-dirt-devil/kits.html If you have any questions please let us know.

Hi, you are on the right track. The electric brush kit cleans deeper and quieter. Since you have the Vacuflo style inlets with holes for prongs you need to consider your options. First understand the holes are not 110 volt. They supply the low voltage to the on/off switch on the hose handle. That means you need to buy a corded electric kit - the electricity will come from a nearby electrical outlet within 8ft. The new hose has a pigtail electric cord on the wall end - there is not a hose and a cord to carry around, the wires are hidden in the lightweight hose. When you buy an electric kit it will fit into your inlets just fine. The suction however will remain on from the time you lift the inlet cover on the wall until you unplug the hose from it. If you want to regain control of the suction - the ability to turn it on and off from the hose handle - then you need to purchase inlet adaptors and new faceplates (around $20 per port). Here are the adaptors but this can be done at a later date, after you buy the new hose and tool electric kit: https://builtinvacuum.com/help/vacuflo-dirt-devil/adaptor.html and here are the electric kits: www.builtinvacuum.com/electricpowered.html. If you have questions please let us know.

Hello Mike, congratulations on the home and the central vac. With quality attachments you will really enjoy the benefits of a central vacuum (benefits: www.builtinvacuum.com/whybiv.html). Vacuflo may or may not have used their proprietary inlets in your home. They look like this https://builtinvacuum.com/help/vacuflo/adaptor.html. They start the suction when opened, but it sounds like you may need to test your system from the bottom up first using this https://builtinvacuum.com/flowchrt.html. If you have those valves or not, we have what you need to be up and running. We highly recommend an electric hose and tool kit such as Stealth or BlackHawk https://builtinvacuum.com/electricpowered.html. The kit fits into the proprietary inlets and any other inlet you may have. (For proprietary inlets you will need to file down one portion of the hose end to get a fit that is not so tight into the inlet.). If you don't have much carpet then consider one of our Deluxe Kits here https://builtinvacuum.com/airpowered.html. It fits right into your system. If you need any help please call.

Yes, that is the way to go. You have much better options. Simply use one of these adaptors on each inlet https://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=517VA and then any of these new faceplates https://builtinvacuum.com/inlets/basic.html

Hello Helen, you can have the power and consistent performance of an electric hose and tool kit with your Vacuflo system without any changes. When you buy the Stealth or BlackHawk (corded versions) it comes with the long hose with the wires hidden but the wall end of the hose has a pigtail 8ft electric cord coming out the end of it which is plugged into a nearby electrical outlet. Measure 8ft, it is a long distance in a home (extension cords can be used if necessary though as well). If you have the inlets that when opened start the suction then you will not be able to turn the suction on and off with the hose switch, it means you have Vacuflo's proprietary inlets. But if down the road you want to convert them to standard ones and get the suction control back, you can with our adaptor kit and new inlet covers (about $20 total per inlet). For now though, test drive a new electric kit, we guarantee you will be AMAZED. Here they are https://builtinvacuum.com/electricpowered.html

Hi Ron, yes you can utilize the electric hose and vacuum with the inlets you have. Down the road you can use the conversion plate and new cover inlet, if you want, to gain control of the suction. These are located in our Vacuflo help page.

Hello Ron, we have a 35ft cord that plugs into a wall socket and into the end of the Stealth or BlackHawk power head. If your hose end has a metal nipple button lock then you can buy the cord, power head, and two #406SL wands and then strap the cord to the hose you have. If you wanted to have it all integrated then purchase a complete central vacuum kit. It will fit right in but you will not be able to control the suction since you have the proprietary inlets. To resolve that we do have adaptors for industry standard inlet faceplates which will end up costing you around $20 per port. Call us if you want to go over all this!

Hello Millie, the air powered head you have now is replaced with this one here https://builtinvacuum.com/retail/shopretail.php?part_no=455. You can easily upgrade to electric. This will give a lot less headaches as the debris never travels through moving parts as in your brush now. We recommend the BlackHawk Kit. Call us for further helps and explanations, we are here for you.

Hi, the Vacuflo is a full cyclonic machine meaning it has no replaceable filters. Dump the bottom bucket to empty and be sure to reach up and scrap the filter screen off.

Hello Joni, excellent idea. The electric hose and brush systems clean so much better for most customers. The Stealth and BlackHawk kits are high quality and will fit your system without any modifications. Just buy a 8ft Cord version of the Stealth or any BlackHawk. If you wanted to control the suction with the new hose you will have to eventually use the Vacuflo Adaptor and a new inlet. See here https://builtinvacuum.com/help/vacuflo/adaptor.html. To begin a cleaner clean start here on our Electric Kit page https://builtinvacuum.com/electricpowered.html

Hello, we have excellent replacements for the vacuum and it would be best to go over them on the phone. Please call us at your convenience. We will point you in the right direction.

Hello Vince, yes part 507P1 on this page for installation pipe and elbows will adapt the older pipe to the standard 2 central vacuum pipe used today. https://builtinvacuum.com/install_shop/pipe-fittings.html

Hello, we do not have that belt. Have you considered upgrading to an new electric attachment kit such as the highly rated Stealth II kit? www.builtinvacuum.com/stealth-kit/

Sorry, we don't sell parts for that. We do recommend upgrading to a new hose and brush though.

Many style hoses can be used in any central vacuum. That also means you have a choice now to get something similar or upgrade to something different. Please start here though, especially with Vacuflo, to find what you are looking for.

If your Vacuflo inlet INSIDE the main hole has two small metal contacts, then you can use this inlet for the replacement (or any Basic Inlet). If not, you need to contact Vacuflo for the proprietary inlet. If you don't want to do that you can buy adaptors to install standard Basic Inlets. View this page to read about the adaptors https://builtinvacuum.com/help/vacuflo-dirt-devil/adaptor.html.

The hands-down best upgrade is the electric vacuum kit - such as the Complete Stealth Kit. The Ultra T210 or TP210 is the best non-electric vacuum available, but for homeowners with enough pet hair and carpet, it is not powerful enough. In contrast, the electric hose and vacuum head are so powerful that you will wonder how you ever got by without it. Pet hair, deep down dirt, and multiple times the air reaching your carpet makes a huge difference. Since you have Vacuflo you need to look at your hose end now. If it has two metal pins/stubs that plug into the wall vacuum inlet, you need to know that a new Stealth Kit with Cord will fit into your system but you will not be able to turn the suction on/off on the hose handle. You'd have to unplug it from the wall. You will be able to control the electric beater brush though. And if you want to control the suction you can if you spend about $20/inlet to add an adaptor and new faceplate (easy to do), and you can do that at a later time. See the Vacuflo Help page for more information about upgrading.

Yes it is a full Cyclonic, so you need to enter the unit from below and clear off the screen at the top under the motor. The sponge above the motor isn't necessary. We may have a belt for your brush but you'd much better off replacing it with the TurboCat air-driven brush. In fact a complete new kit will give you more power because the hoses have better airflow now. If your inlets are the type that receive to prongs from the hose we suggest upgrading your inlets using our adaptors found on the Vacuflo page.