Vacume Hose
A vacume hose connects the suction pump to the surface that has to be cleaned. It picks up the dust as it is moved over the surface and transports it into the dust collection bag using the suction pressure from the pump. Vacume hoses are of many types.
A plastic vacume hose has a serrated surface. The inner surface is smooth. This hose is made of polyethylene. The advantage of this tube is that it can stand high temperatures and is resistant to chemicals. It can stand pressure upto 20 HG.
A second type of vacume (vacuum) hose contains carbon black. This hose is made of plastic and is resistant to high pressure, temperature and chemicals. Carbon black makes the hose light and easy to carry. It is the perfect choice for those who cringe at the thought of carrying heavy hoses around as they clean the floors, drapes, furniture, and industrial premises. Additionally, these tubes have a static conductive resistivity.
Additional Vacume Parts
Reel - When the vacume (vacuum) hose is no longer in use, it is wound around the reel. If you are using an industrial cleaner, then you would know how difficult it is to store the hose away after use. Long hoses that are lying around can be a potential health hazard, as they tend to get tangled with people's feet, electric cables or machinery. The reel can be mounted on a wall using brackets. Most reels are sold with a damper. Look for reels in antistatic material.
Hose end - A hose end protects the softer plastic end of the vacume hose. It is available in a range of sizes and shapes to go along with the dimensions of the hose.
Hose Connectors - These connect two hoses together. A connector is a useful device when you have a long coil of hose that has been accidentally snapped in the middle, or you need a longer hose but are not willing to discard the old one. The diameter of connector varies from 1 inch to 2 inches.
Vacume Hose Dimensions And Price
The most important criterion while purchasing a vacume hose is its dimension. It should be compatible with the other parts of the vacume. The diameter of the vacuum hose varies from 1 to 4 inches. A 1 inch hose that is 100 feet long will cost around $100. A 1.5 inch hose of the same length costs $150. A 3 inch, 100 feet hose retails for around $450.
Other Vacuum Hose Criteria
While purchasing hoses, keep these other factors in mind:
Inside vs. outside diameter - The hose diameters are not the same on both the surfaces. While purchasing, make sure that the inside diameter is taken into account when measuring for fitting into your cleaner.
Length - If you are purchasing a hose for your home cleaning system, you do not have to go for very long vacuum hoses. However, industrial settings would require tubes of varying lengths.
Temperature range - Most tubes are able to withstand high temperatures. However, you need to make sure that the tube will be able to operate in factories where it might be exposed to very high temperatures.
Pressure - The amount of pressure that a hose can stand is measured in PSI or HG units.
Keep yourself informed about the various types and suitability of hoses while purchasing a vacume (vacuum) hose to buy the most suitable one.