Choosing a hose for a Karcher vacuum cleaner

The equipment of the Karcher company has always been famous for its wide assortment and impeccable German quality. Karcher vacuum cleaners of all models are especially popular in the domestic market: from budget household appliances, middle-class devices to professional expensive tools. For efficient operation, each model requires special accessories, one of which is the suction hoses. Let's find out how to choose the right hose for the Karcher vacuum cleaner in the event of an old tube breakage.

Often, knowing the exact model name of your device is not enough to select spare parts. Even in specialized stores, an extension cord may not be available simply due to the obsolescence of the vacuum cleaner or the discontinuation of its production. In such situations, to facilitate your search, turn your attention to the characteristics of the part you need.

• One of the main parameters is the cross-sectional diameter, on which the suction power directly depends. It is believed that the larger the cross-section, the better the suction will be, however, one should be guided by the original size of the spare parts. Measure the diameter from your vacuum cleaner or old hose and write down the resulting value in millimeters. Please note that Karcher branded accessories have a nominal diameter of 32 and 35 mm.
• Only the convenience of using the device depends on the length of the hose, and it does not affect the efficiency at all. If the spare part out of the box is too short for you, a telescopic telescopic tube can correct the situation. But an accessory that is too long will be impractical, especially for a washing vacuum cleaner.
• By the type of manufacture, such parts are divided into 3 categories, the first includes the softest and cheapest polypropylene parts, which, unfortunately, quickly break from kinks. In addition, there are expensive hoses with metal rings inside that provide rigidity to the flexible tube. Tubes with a hard surface are in the middle price category, they are more durable in work, but at the same time they are not very convenient.

When choosing this accessory, you do not need to take into account all the variety of types of vacuum cleaners, it is enough to divide them into three main categories:

• for dry cleaning;
• for wet;
• for steam apparatus

Spare parts for dry vacuum cleaners are usually straightforward in design. They can be called classic or standard flexible tubes. They usually have a corrugated surface and differ in the nominal cross-sectional diameter, length and material from which they are made.

The flexible extension for wet cleaning differs from a conventional tube in that a fluid supply tube is attached to it. Inside, it has a smooth surface for better absorption of wet dirt and easy cleaning after work.

The hose of the steam vacuum cleaner is very similar to flexible, but it will not work to replace them with each other. Not only do the pipes for supplying steam and liquid differ from each other, but also the extension cord itself is made of a different material. The fact is that heated steam is supplied here, so the hoses of steam vacuum cleaners withstand high temperatures better.

In the course of long-term operation, any equipment can fail. It's a shame if this is due to the negligent handling of her accessories. To keep your hose as long as possible, follow these tips.

• The hose of the Karcher vacuum cleaner, like the garbage bag, must be cleaned after each cleaning process. This is especially important for washing models, in which corrosion can occur due to constant contact with water. Wet cleaning and drying will not only extend the life of the tool, but also relieve you of the source of allergies.
• Proper storage is a guarantee against rupture of both the external and internal cavity of the hose. The fact is that a strong bend damages its material, and it is no longer possible to restore the hose.
• If you have a broken hose from a Karcher vacuum cleaner, do not try to fix it yourself. It is possible to install the connector on the torn halves of the product, but this repair will not last long. It is better to pick up a replacement in a special store according to the diameter of the inner section, model and type of vacuum cleaner.

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