does anyone know if the hose is detatchable?
1030449
yes you will have to pul hard to do so, there is no quick disconnect on this
193738
It only bends and the hose does not pull out. It only reaches around the bottom of the faucet base, which is only few couple inches lower. It would be nice to have more hose, but really hasn't caused me any problems.
554558
I make sure the water is turned off and spray the hose until the water pressure is gone. Push forward on the connector and at the same time pull back on the connector release. Using both hand will make it easier to remove.
904345
Sounds like the hose isn't securely fastened into the slot. Make sure you turn it, and it sort of 'clicks' into place. Otherwise, I would guess a defective product?
1948231
Yes, the hose keeps tugging back when your pulling it out. you have to hold it while vacuuming. not fun
330244
Nope. There is just an on/off switch. You can leave it on with no hose attached but there is not a setting for it.
507741
I actually don't have the hose so I wouldn't know. Sorry for not being able to help :-(
654465
No, the head does not come off but it's diameter is not very large so you might be able to slide the hose over it.
147916
Due to the flexibility of the hose, I doubt if they can ever be repaired. It is an inferior product. I, too, purchased two from Walmart while traveling in our motor home; both broke at their initial use. It's really a very inferior product. I noticed Walmart took them off their shelves at my local store, so the word must be out!
2185897
Well, I am not an expert but I would say no to this question because I really do not think the hose is detachable. If it is however and you can find one to fit it may work?
1059935
To the best of my knowledge, the hose itself does not have a release button, however with some use it will ease up. I have carefully extended it to the max length a few times before use and it seems to be easier to extend. Note that you don't it to be too loose or it will not store as well. I agree that a spring load mechanism of some type to allow for easier retraction and extension would be a good innovation.
2188851
Yes, the hose reel can be taken out, but if you are not going to use the hose connector, I believe Amazon has other covered pots without the reel to just store your hose in.
254711
The Tuff Guard is not retractable even though it may appear that way. Hose gets an A+ for me. Brass fittings B- since at least one has leaked. I tried to contact the company to no avail so that takes the hose score down a little further. Good luck!
628598
im not happy about the hose. it leaks & breaks. I have answerd your question regarding the hose & so far no reply . dont send me any more questins regarding your stupid items
405359
There is a connector that is installed so that the hose can be connected/disconnected when needed. Very simple and has worked great for me!
638958
It's a plastic hose. I wouldn't think that the hose would collapse during vacuuming air out.
2134059
I'm sorry,but I haven't used the hose. I bought my Kirby refurbished and when I had a question, I called the business that refurbished the vac. They were great. Answered quickly, made suggestions and solved my problem. Try calling whoever sold yours.