When a Sniper extractor starts spraying unevenly or leaves a damp spot on the shop floor overnight, the internal plumbing is the first place a good technician looks. The Sandia 10-0843-A is the genuine 3/8-inch black hose variant used inside the Sniper platform, and it is the part to order when the machine's hose run has aged past the point where a new clamp will fix it.
This is bought by people who maintain their own equipment: cleaning contractors with a small fleet, hotel and hospital engineering staff, restoration companies, and independent service shops. The appeal is straightforward. A hose is inexpensive, the labor is short, and the result is a machine that holds pressure the way it did when it was new instead of one that gets nursed along for another season.
Built for
- Replacing an aged internal solution hose during scheduled preventive maintenance
- Fixing a drip that appears under the machine after the tank has been filled
- Restoring jet pressure that has slowly fallen off over a season of heavy use
- Rebuilding the plumbing on a used Sniper before it goes back into service
- Building a shelf of common wear parts for a fleet of Sandia extractors
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sandia Products
- Part number: 10-0843-A
- Category: Internal solution hose
- Fits: Sandia Sniper series carpet extractors
- Warranty: Sandia covers parts, tools and accessories for 90 days. Vacuum motors carry a 2-year warranty; 100 psi pumps carry 2 years and all other pumps 1 year. Sandia covers up to one year of service labor at the manufacturer rate through an authorized service center.
The Sandia warranty does not cover failures caused by improper or missing maintenance, misapplication, misuse, tampering, or substitution of supplied parts. It also excludes pumps stored in freezing conditions, pumps run dry for extended periods, use of powdered detergent, failure to flush the system regularly with a vinegar solution, filters removed from the solution tank, and inline filters that are not cleaned regularly.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the 10-0843 hose variants?
Sandia uses suffixes to identify different lengths and configurations of the same 3/8-inch black hose within the Sniper platform. The right one depends on where in the machine the hose sits and whether the unit is heated. Match the suffix on your parts list rather than the base number alone.
How often should internal hoses be replaced?
There is no fixed interval, but most technicians inspect them at every major service and replace any section that is stiff, cracked, glazed, or swollen at a fitting. Heat and detergent chemistry age them faster than hours of use alone.
Can I repair a leaking hose instead of replacing it?
Re-clamping a hose that has taken a permanent set at the barb rarely holds. Once the wall has hardened, the clamp cuts rather than seals, and the leak returns under load. Replacement is the reliable fix.
Will this affect my Sandia warranty?
No. Using genuine Sandia parts is what keeps a machine inside its warranty terms; the warranty specifically excludes failures traced to substituted parts. The hose itself carries the 90-day parts warranty.
Do you carry the clamps and fittings too?
We stock a broad range of Sandia service parts beyond the hose itself. If you tell us the model and serial number, we can put together the full set for the repair so you only open the machine once.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer, so every part on this page is a genuine Sandia component built to the same tolerances as the one that shipped with your machine. Our US-based team works with these extractors every day and can help you confirm the right part number for your serial number before you order, which is usually faster than pulling the machine apart twice. If you keep a small shelf of wear parts on hand, you spend your day cleaning instead of waiting on a repair.
