TurboCat Zoom 13-inch Air-Driven Floor Nozzle with V Belt
Suction alone does not clean carpet well. Fibers trap grit down near the backing, and getting it out takes mechanical agitation, which means a spinning brush roll. The usual way to get one on a central vacuum is an electric powerhead, which requires an electrified hose and a pigtail at the wall inlet. The TurboCat Zoom takes the other path: it uses the airflow the vacuum is already moving to spin a turbine, which drives the brush roll through a geared belt.
For most homes with a central vacuum, that is the better trade. There is no electric hose to buy or repair, nothing to plug in at the inlet, and considerably less weight in your hand. What you get in return is real agitation on the carpet types most people actually have.
Built for
- Low- and medium-pile carpet, which is where an air-driven turbine performs best.
- Central vacuum systems with a standard non-electric hose.
- Under-furniture cleaning, thanks to a low-profile body that reaches under beds, sofas and dressers.
- Homes with pets, where brush agitation lifts hair that suction skims over.
About the V belt
The Zoom models use a grooved belt, with channels running the full circumference, rather than a flat belt. That matters when you order a replacement: a flat belt will not seat correctly in a grooved pulley and will slip or shed. If you are buying belts for this nozzle, match the grooved type.
Where an air-driven nozzle has limits
An air turbine takes its power from the system airflow, so performance depends on your central vacuum unit and on the condition of the rest of the system. A clogged filter, a full canister, a leaking inlet or a long restricted hose run all reduce turbine speed. On deep or plush pile, an electric powerhead will out-agitate an air-driven one. If your home is mostly deep-pile carpet, that is the honest recommendation.
Specifications
- Cleaning path: approximately 13 inches
- Drive: air-driven turbine with grooved V belt
- Fitment: most 1-1/4 inch wands and standard central vacuum hoses
- Best suited to: low- and medium-pile carpet
- Features: low-profile body, easy-glide rollers, wrap-around bumper
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an electric hose to use this nozzle?
No. That is the main advantage of an air-driven turbine. It runs on the vacuum airflow, so it works with a standard non-electric central vacuum hose and needs no pigtail at the wall inlet.
Will it fit my wand?
It is designed to fit most 1-1/4 inch wands and standard central vacuum brands. Measure your wand diameter before ordering. If you are not sure, send us your central vacuum brand and model and we will check.
Is this good for deep plush carpet?
It is designed for low- to medium-pile carpet. On deep or plush pile, an electric powerhead delivers more consistent agitation. Choose the air-driven nozzle when your carpet is low or medium pile, or when adding an electric hose is not practical.
The brush stopped spinning. What should I check first?
Usually airflow or the belt. Check for a clog in the hose or wand, a full canister or dirty filter at the power unit, hair wrapped around the brush roll ends, and the condition of the belt. Because the turbine is powered by airflow, anything that restricts the system slows or stops the brush.
What kind of replacement belt does it take?
A grooved belt. The Zoom uses a belt with channels running the full circumference, not a flat belt. Ordering a flat belt for this nozzle will cause slipping.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer for the commercial cleaning brands we carry, with US-based support from people who work with this equipment every day. If you are unsure which part or configuration fits your machine, send us your model and serial number and we will confirm the correct item before you order.
