Vacuum Hose question

[jrizo1]

Time to get new vacuum hose, I have I few questions before I buy.

1. I was told that not all hose is built equally
Not just about quality but also air flow.
What tipe/brand should I get and where to buy?

2. 99% or the time I run 100', Right now I am usisng 50' of 2" and 50' of 1.5"
Should I get a 100' of 2"?

3. Whip or no whip of so how long?

Thanks

 

[Mikey P]

Olsen sells the same stuff Bristor does without all the bribery.

Supposedly the best hose available

 

[ruff]

If you're trying to maximize flow, you may want to get rid of the whip as it restricts flow. Unless the convenience outweighs the vac loss, though at a 100 feet with a good blower you're likely to have plenty of lift and flow.

I like the first hose to be 75 feet, as in many houses that will get the end to be outside the house. A hundred will definitely do it and less fiction (less cuffs) but will be more cumbersome to carry in. All personal preferences.

 

[SamIam]

lol better vac hose baby!

If your going to wimp out, I mean Whip it out.

Go 10 feet.

Olson also sells the 2 inch the goes down to 1.5.

I personally would lose the whip and only use it on steps with a 1 1/2 inch tool.

And maybe 10 feet tops, my whip is 4 feet for certain tile tools and also connects my shear dry upholstery tool.

 

[John Olson]

Dang it I had a long post and deleted it grrr... Call me and I can help you out. We have 100' lengths of 2" so you could eliminate having an cuffs and have zero failure points. The 1.5" hose severally reduces the volume of airflow and airflow creates lift and you want lift. If you really feel you cant control the 2" hose then reduce your whip to no more then 10'. That's my not so humble opinion

 

[Cleanworks]

If you need the whip, go with 75 ft of 2 inch and buy the 25 ft tapered 2-1 1/2 inch hose from John. Best compromise available.

 

[jrizo1]

If you're trying to maximize flow, you may want to get rid of the whip as it restricts flow. Unless the convenience outweighs the vac loss, though at a 100 feet with a good blower you're likely to have plenty of lift and flow.

I like the first hose to be 75 feet, as in many houses that will get the end to be outside the house. A hundred will definitely do it and less fiction (less cuffs) but will be more cumbersome to carry in. All personal preferences.

Yes I have a small TM so I want to maximize the flow

 

[ruff]

In that case a 100 no cuffs (when adding two 50's), no whip.
Tough it out

And a 2" wand as well.
Make a short whip for the stair tool and upholstery tool (the SS will fit a 2" hose.)

 

[Desk Jockey]

Whips are for PUSSIES!

That is all.



Ok ok if you must use 1.5, cut that puppy down to a reasonable length.

I'd do (2) 50 footers and a 15 foot wimp...I mean whip.

 

[Jimmy L]

My 15 inch whip is a 2 inch more flexible hose I bought at dultmeier or a you can get at a car wash supplier

 

[Desk Jockey]

You paid someone for a 2 inch limp hose.

 

[Jimmy L]

That was down right corny

 

[Desk Jockey]

I'll try harder next time. Sooory!

 

[Cleanworks]

Whips are for PUSSIES!

That is all.



Ok ok if you must use 1.5, cut that puppy down to a reasonable length.

I'd do (2) 50 footers and a 15 foot wimp...I mean whip.

And he knows what he's talking about. Been pussy whipped all his life.

 

[Desk Jockey]

I do like wimins.

 

[Nate The Great]

I do like wimins.

That's more than what Marty has been saying lately....

 

[hogjowl]

Taco and I don't have to convince people we're not gay.
Like you seem to feel the need to do.

 

[Larry Cobb]

We like the 2" SuperFlex for durability and flexibility.

We like the Grey color to look presentable to the customer.

http://www.cobbcarpet.com/zen/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=72&products_id=3620

 

[jrizo1]

Thanks for all the input guys one question that was not answered.

Does the Brand makes a difference?

 

[Able 1]

Yes.. Yuge!

 

[Able 1]

You need the balance of flexibility(car wash stuff is nice and light, but it crimps) and the other stuff that is too stiff.. Good vac hose lasts for years, get the best!

 

[jrizo1]

You need the balance of flexibility(car wash stuff is nice and light, but it crimps) and the other stuff that is too stiff.. Good vac hose lasts for years, get the best!

recommendations please.

 

[Able 1]

Supper flex, or lil better hose..

Olson
Cobb
Or Bristor..