FitAll 50 ft Commercial Vacuum Cord - 18/3 Three Wire, Yellow
A frayed or cut cord takes a commercial vacuum out of service faster than any other failure, and it is also the cheapest one to fix. This 50 ft FitAll replacement cord is 18 gauge three-wire in a yellow jacket, which is the length and the high-visibility color most janitorial and building-services crews standardize on. It is a repair a shop or in-house maintenance tech can make in minutes, and it puts the machine back on the floor the same day.
Built for
- Commercial upright vacuums used in offices, schools and healthcare
- Janitorial and building-services crews cleaning large open floors
- In-house maintenance shops repairing their own fleet
- Vacuum repair shops handling customer machines
- Any machine whose original cord is cut, frayed or has a damaged plug
Use cases
Covering a large floor from one outlet. Fifty feet is the practical sweet spot for commercial cleaning - long enough to work a corridor, a classroom bank or an open office bay without hunting for another receptacle, and short enough to manage and wrap without tangling. Fewer outlet changes means less time walking and less strain on the plug and receptacle, which is what usually kills a cord in the first place.
Making the cord easier to see. The yellow jacket is a safety choice, not a cosmetic one. A trailing cord across a corridor is the single most common trip hazard a cleaning crew creates, and a high-visibility color makes it far easier for staff and the public to spot, especially in dim after-hours lighting. Many facilities specify yellow cords for exactly this reason.
Repairing rather than retiring a good machine. A commercial upright is built to run for years, and the cord is a wear item that will not last as long as the motor. Replacing it restores full service life at a small fraction of the cost of a new machine. Replace the cord when you see exposed conductors, cuts or crush marks in the jacket, a plug that is loose, discolored or warm in use, or intermittent power when the cord is flexed near either end.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: FitAll
- Part number: 14-5323-44
- Length: 50 ft
- Conductor gauge: 18 AWG
- Configuration: 3 wire (hot, neutral, ground)
- Jacket: SJT thermoplastic, yellow
- Termination: molded 3-prong grounded plug on one end, bare leads on the other
- Rating: 120V household and commercial service
Frequently asked questions
Will this cord fit my vacuum?
It is a universal-style replacement rather than a model-specific part. One end is a standard 3-prong grounded plug and the other end is bare leads that terminate inside your machine, so it fits most commercial uprights that use a 3-wire cord and a cord clamp or strain relief. Confirm that your machine is 3-wire grounded and not 2-wire before ordering.
What does 18/3 SJT mean?
18 is the conductor gauge, 3 is the number of conductors including the ground, and SJT is the jacket rating - a junior service thermoplastic jacket rated for hard usage indoors. It is the standard construction for commercial vacuum cords.
Does it matter whether I choose yellow or black?
Electrically they are identical. Yellow is chosen for visibility to reduce trip hazards in corridors and public spaces, and some facilities specify it. Black is chosen where a less conspicuous cord is preferred.
Can I replace the cord myself?
On most commercial uprights the cord lands on a terminal block or spade connectors behind an access panel and is held by a strain relief clamp. It is a routine repair for a maintenance tech, but it is line-voltage work - unplug the machine first, and if you are not comfortable with the wiring, have a qualified technician do it.
How do I know when a cord needs replacing rather than taping?
Tape is not a repair for a damaged jacket. Any cut that exposes the inner conductors, any crush or melt mark, a plug that is loose or heats up, or power that cuts in and out when the cord is flexed all mean the cord should be replaced.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer stocking genuine and OEM-equivalent replacement parts for commercial and household floor care equipment. Our US-based staff works with these machines every day, so if you are not certain which part your model takes, send us the model and serial number off the data plate and we will confirm the correct fit before you order.
