Recovery is what customers actually see. A floor that comes up damp gets blamed on the machine, but nine times out of ten the leak is in the vacuum path. The Sandia 10-0864-VH is the genuine vacuum hose for the 15-inch turbo tool - the line that carries recovered water and soil from the deck back toward the extractor. Contractors replace it the moment they hear the characteristic whistle of air being pulled in through a crack instead of up through the vacuum slots.
Built for
- Tile and grout contractors whose floors are coming up wetter than they used to
- Restoration crews who can hear air whistling into the vacuum line under load
- Facility maintenance departments keeping a spare recovery hose with the tool
- Anyone who has already checked the recovery tank, gaskets and filters and still has weak pickup
What this part does
The vacuum hose is the recovery path. Airflow through the deck's vacuum slots is what lifts dirty solution off the floor the instant the jets put it down, and that airflow only exists if the hose is intact. A crack, a split cuff or a collapsed section bleeds air into the system, and every bit of air pulled in through a hole is airflow that is not doing work at the floor.
When to replace it
- Cracks, splits or holes anywhere in the hose body or at the cuffs
- A whistling or hissing sound from the hose while the vacuum motors are running
- Standing water or a damp finish left behind despite normal-sounding vacuum motors
- A section that collapses or kinks under vacuum instead of holding its shape
Fitment
Genuine Sandia part 10-0864-VH for the Sandia 15-inch turbo tool. This is the tool-side vacuum hose. Longer machine-side recovery hose assemblies, including the 15-foot and 25-foot options, are separate part numbers in the Sandia catalog.
Getting the most life out of it
Most vacuum hose damage is mechanical: the deck gets dragged over it, or it gets pinched in a doorway. Route the hose behind you, do not let the tool run over it, and store it coiled rather than folded. Rinse grit out of the hose after abrasive jobs so it is not being sanded from the inside on the next floor.
Specifications
Sandia warranty policy (as published by the manufacturer): 2-year warranty on all vacuum motors; 2-year warranty on 100 psi pumps only, 1-year warranty on all other pumps; 90 days on parts, tools and accessories.
The warranty does not cover defects or failures resulting from improper or absent maintenance, misapplication, misuse, tampering, or substitution of provided parts. It also excludes pumps stored in freezing conditions, pumps run for extended periods with no water, 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. Sandia covers up to one year of service labor at the manufacturer's calculated hourly rate when the work is performed by a manufacturer-authorized service provider; after one year the original retail purchaser is responsible for all labor. Authorized warranty replacement parts must come directly from the manufacturer - using other parts voids the warranty. Contact the manufacturer before changing out any part, and do not return parts or equipment without an RMA number and prior approval. Warranty starts on the purchase date by the original purchaser from an authorized distributor, subject to proof of purchase.
Frequently asked questions
Why does a small crack matter this much?
Vacuum recovery is a sealed system. A crack is an unrestricted air inlet closer to the machine than the floor is, so the machine happily pulls air through the crack instead of lifting water off the tile.
Should I tape a split hose?
Tape is a get-through-today fix at best. It fails under flex and hides a split that is still growing. Replace the hose.
Is this the long hose that goes back to the extractor?
No. This is the tool-side vacuum hose for the 15-inch turbo tool. Sandia catalogs the longer recovery hose assemblies separately.
My tool sticks to the floor instead of gliding. Related?
That is the opposite problem - too much vacuum, not too little. Open the relief vent slightly until the tool glides. A leaking hose causes weak pickup, not sticking.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer. Every part we list is a genuine Sandia component pulled from the same catalog your service center works from, so the fit is the factory fit and your machine warranty stays intact. Our US-based team can help you confirm the right part number against your tool before you order - tell us the model and what the tool is doing and we will match it.
