This is the Hydro-Force 1.5-inch by 25-foot gray vacuum hose, cuffed at both ends and built for professional carpet cleaning work. Vacuum hose is the part of an extractor system that quietly determines how much recovery airflow actually reaches the wand, and it is also the component most exposed to being dragged across thresholds, pinched in doorways and stepped on. A 25-foot section is the standard working length that crews add or drop to match the run from the machine to the room.
Built for
- Carpet cleaning contractors running truckmount systems
- Operators of portable extractors working interior jobs
- Restoration crews needing additional hose reach on longer runs
- Anyone replacing a hose that has split, collapsed or lost a cuff
- Service companies keeping a spare length on the truck
Why bore and flexibility both matter
Recovery performance at the wand depends on airflow, and airflow is lost to friction along the inside of the hose. A smooth free-flowing bore keeps that loss down, which is why a good hose and a tired one behave very differently on the same machine. Flexibility matters for a more practical reason: a hose that resists bending will kink at the base of stairs and around furniture, and every kink is a restriction. This hose is built to stay flexible while still taking the abuse that everyday professional use dishes out, which is the balance that makes it workable on both truckmount and portable systems.
Keeping a hose in service
Most vacuum hose failures start at the cuffs, where the hose is flexed hardest and takes the most direct impact. Checking the cuff seal periodically and keeping the hose off sharp thresholds does more for its life than anything else. Coiling it loosely rather than folding it prevents the memory kinks that permanently restrict flow.
Specifications
- Part number: 148267
- Manufacturer: Hydro-Force
- Inside diameter: 1.5 inches
- Length: 25 feet
- Color: gray
- Material: polyethylene
- Ends: cuffed
- Application: truckmount and portable carpet extractors
Frequently asked questions
What size is this vacuum hose?
It is 1.5 inches inside diameter and 25 feet long, in gray polyethylene with cuffs fitted.
Will it work with a portable extractor as well as a truckmount?
Yes. The hose is specified for both truckmount and portable use, which is the standard 1.5-inch vacuum hose size in professional carpet cleaning.
Can I join two lengths together for more reach?
Twenty-five feet is the common increment precisely so lengths can be coupled to match the run. Bear in mind that every additional foot of hose costs some airflow at the wand, so use the shortest run that reaches.
Why does my recovery seem weak with an older hose?
Airflow is lost to friction inside the hose and to any kink or split along its length. A hose with permanent memory kinks or a loose cuff will noticeably reduce recovery even on a healthy machine.
How should the hose be stored?
Coil it loosely rather than folding it. Sharp folds become permanent kinks, and kinks are flow restrictions that do not recover.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer with US-based product support, and stocks the consumables and wear parts that go with this item so a single order covers the whole repair.
