as a handyman could I shorten the hose if I wanted to? Where could I see a closeup picture of the vacuume bag?
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The hose can easily be shortened simply by removing the curved wand from one end and you can cut the hose to your desired length with a utility knife. Reattach the curved wand to the end you would like to use. The bags are also available for purchase on Amazon.com part number HPB2HPK.
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I attach the hose to my brush pole. Its a hard fit but it works, The only problem I have is that I need an extension for the main drain end because the one it has, has that valve that opens and closes which does not allow for full suction
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You are very welcome !If you find out how to extend the hose, I would love to know .... And you are right, the hose is VERY short and hard to reach where we need to.
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I have model 51599 blower/vacuum. The blower kit end is the same as the one for the original bag and it just snapped on. I suspect it would do the same for yours. It also has a separate universal attachment devise. I found that because of the long hose, there is some loss of velocity, but it works great on dry leaves but trails off in effectiveness as leaves become wetter. It will clog on really wet leaves.
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You can't change the intensity of the pump action, but you can stop it at any point in manual mode by pressing seal . This would effectively reduce the amount of vacuum in the bag.
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Bless the little helper! Unfortunately, no it cannot be shortened. Just an FYI to you and others who read this, I have had mine a few months and the handle cracked so it is wound up in duct tape.
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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.
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Place the hole over the intake nozzle then replace the top of the shop-vac. Unfortunately the vac motor does get in the way and does not allow the bag to fully open.
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The hose is about 12" in length. There is a hard plastic extension that is about 36". I am able to vacuum rugs while standing; I am 6 ft. tall. Under beds, etc is possible but not from a standing position. Wherever you are using this unit you have to hold with one hand or sling it over a shoulder (shoulder strap is included). It easily tips over. In many applications you would want to hold the object (a pillow for example) and vacuum with the other. In order to use both hands for the task, you must carry vacuum over shoulder; not a convenient or comfortable arrangement. The older model handheld vac was a floor stable unit with wheels: a better design. The hose is about 12" in length. There is a hard plastic extension that is about 36". I am able to vacuum rugs while standing; I am 6 ft. tall. Under beds, etc is possible but not from a standing position. Wherever you are using this unit you have to hold with one hand or sling it over a shoulder (shoulder strap is included). It easily tips over. In many applications you would want to hold the object (a pillow for example) and vacuum with the other. In order to use both hands for the task, you must carry vacuum over shoulder; not a convenient or comfortable arrangement. The older... » Read More The hose is about 12" in length. There is a hard plastic extension that is about 36". I am able to vacuum rugs while standing; I am 6 ft. tall. Under beds, etc is possible but not from a standing position. Wherever you are using this unit you have to hold with one hand or sling it over a shoulder (shoulder strap is included). It easily tips over. In many applications you would want to hold the object (a pillow for example) and vacuum with the other. In order to use both hands for the task, you must carry vacuum over shoulder; not a convenient or comfortable arrangement. The older model handheld vac was a floor stable unit with wheels: a better design. « Show Less
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Hi Jim, I made my hoses going to and from the DD long enough so that I could snap the suction unit with out a problem. Yhat is the only solution I have to you query. Good Luck.
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When you search for the hose make sure it say "Button Lock". Here is a Amazon ASIN number for one of them B000GJER5O.If you put that number in the search bar it should bring it up. This one is 35 ft but there might be some 30 ft button locks also. I hope this helps.Vacuum Cleaner Market
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Yes, it comes off like a vacumn cleaner hose. Home Depot and Lowes sell longer hoses.
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When you search for the hose make sure it say "Button Lock". Here is a Amazon ASIN number for one of them B000GJER5O. If you put that number in the search bar it should bring it up. This one is 35 ft but there might be some 30 ft button locks also. I hope this helps. Vacuum Cleaner Market
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I just checked the manual. There is no area to hook up a vacuum hose. Sorry.
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Just hold your regular vacuum hose up to the bag's opening and voila, it sucks the air out of the bag. It's very easy and kind of fun.
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if you have a "shop" vac that has an air out port that you reverse the hose on... and then maybe use some duct tape.... in a pinch... I could make that happen...but not with a regular vacuum..... USE A HAIR DRYER on cool and fill a little at a time if you really stuck!
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One time I looked at my sweeper bag and the dirt was all in the bottom. So I loosened it up. Also when I use attachments and the hose is not connected to the sweeper, dust comes out. So I just put a rag in it and it seemed to take care of that.