The 16-inch carpet tool with the adjustable brush is the workhorse of a backpack vacuum route - wide enough to cover a floor quickly, adjustable enough to sit correctly on anything from tight commercial loop to a plusher cut pile. All of that depends on bristle height. Once the brushes wear down, the adjustment runs out of range and the tool skims instead of agitating.
The Sandia 10-0175-A is the OEM replacement brush set for the 10-0175 16-inch carpet tool with adjustable brush, listed by Sandia for the Raven 6-quart and 10-quart backpack vacuums. The symptom to watch for is a tool that used to leave visible grooming marks and no longer does. That is bristle wear, not suction loss, and no amount of filter changing will bring it back.
Built for
- Nightly carpet routes in offices, schools, hotels and healthcare corridors
- A tool whose brush adjustment is maxed out and still not reaching the pile
- Fleet maintenance where several 16-inch tools get brushed on the same schedule
- Restoring groomed appearance on cut-pile carpet before an inspection or handover
Why crews order this part
- Puts the adjustment range back where it belongs, so the tool can be set to the carpet again
- Recovers agitation - the part of carpet vacuuming that actually releases embedded soil
- A brush set costs a fraction of a new 16-inch carpet tool
Specifications
- Sandia part 10-0175-A: replacement brushes for the 16 in. carpet tool with adjustable brush
- Fits the Sandia 10-0175 16 in. carpet tool with adjustable brush
- Listed by Sandia for the Raven 6-quart and 10-quart backpack vacuums
- For the 11 in. adjustable-brush carpet tool (10-0347), the matching brush is Sandia 10-0347-A
Sandia Warranty Policy
Sandia is committed to deliver the best quality, and our products are covered by a comprehensive warranty.
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which tool do these brushes fit?
The Sandia 10-0175 16-inch carpet tool with adjustable brush. The 11-inch version of that tool, 10-0347, uses 10-0347-A brushes.
How do I know the brushes are worn?
Set the tool to its lowest brush setting on carpet. If the bristles still do not reach the pile and the tool leaves no grooming marks, the brushes are worn out.
Does replacing the brushes change how the tool adjusts?
It restores the range. A worn brush uses up all the downward adjustment, so a new set brings the useful settings back.
Are these OEM?
Yes. These are genuine Sandia replacement brushes for that tool.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer. We stock the Raven backpack line and its service parts together, so the part you order is the OEM part that matches the machine rather than a generic substitute, and our US-based team can help you confirm the right number off your parts list before you order.