Most complaints that start with the machine lost suction end at a hose connection, not at the motor. A cuff that has cracked, gone oval or worn loose bleeds air the whole length of the job. The Sandia 10-0196 is the OEM 1-1/2 inch by 2 inch hose cuff, and it is the cheapest possible fix for a machine that seems tired. Carpet cleaners, restoration crews and facility maintenance techs keep these on the truck because a five-minute cuff change routinely brings a machine back to full lift.
Best for these jobs
- Repairing a hose end that has cracked, split or gone out of round from being dragged and stepped on.
- Chasing down a suction loss that turns out to be a leaking connection rather than a failing motor.
- Making up a replacement hose to length after cutting out a damaged section.
- Keeping spares on a restoration or route truck where a bad cuff can stall a job.
Specifications
Genuine Sandia hose cuff, 1-1/2 inch by 2 inch. Sandia part number 10-0196. Sandia builds hoses, wands and tools as a modular system, so measure the outside diameter of your hose and the fitting it connects into, or send us the machine model, and we will confirm the correct cuff before you order.
Sandia warranty
Sandia backs its equipment and OEM parts with a published warranty program: 2 years on all vacuum motors, 2 years on 100 PSI pumps and 1 year on all other pumps, and 90 days on parts, tools and accessories. Sandia also covers up to one year of service labor at the manufacturer calculated hourly labor rate. The warranty does not cover damage from improper or missing maintenance, misapplication, misuse, tampering, or substitution of provided parts.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know a bad cuff is costing me suction?
Block the tool end of the hose and listen. A hiss at the cuff, or a machine that will not build and hold vacuum with the end sealed, points at a leaking connection. You can also feel a loose cuff wobble on the fitting.
What does 1-1/2 inch by 2 inch mean here?
It describes the two sizes the cuff bridges. Measure both the hose and the fitting it plugs into before ordering, because a cuff that is close but not correct will leak under vacuum.
Can I replace a cuff myself?
Yes. Cuff replacement is a routine field repair on commercial vacuum hose and does not require a service center. Cut back to sound hose material before fitting the new cuff.
Will this fit non-Sandia hose?
It is built for the Sandia system, and hose outside diameters vary between manufacturers. Send us the measurement or the machine model and we will tell you honestly whether it will seal.
Is this a genuine Sandia part?
Yes. It is Sandia OEM part number 10-0196 supplied through an authorized Sandia dealer.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized Sandia dealer, and we stock genuine Sandia OEM parts rather than look-alike substitutes, so the fit, the electrical rating and the warranty all stay intact. Our US-based team works with these machines every day and can help you match a part number to your model and serial number before you order. If you are rebuilding a machine, ask us about the related wear items that are usually worth replacing at the same time.
