What is a Vacuum Hose?
Vacuum hoses are flexible hoses that are utilized in a number of devices that are designed to remove dirt and debris from a given area. While the vacuum cleaners used in many homes and offices are considered the most common appliances to use a vacuum hose, the accessory is also an integral part of equipment used to clean pools, upholstery and manufacturing floors. A vacuum hose of a different type is used to establish the connection between vacuum brake pipes between vehicles such as railway cars. Because of the different tasks and types of machinery that make use of the vacuum hose, there are a number of variations on this simple flexible hose. A typical vacuum cleaner hose is likely to be no longer than eight to ten feet (2.44 to 3.05 meters) in length. The construction is normally PVC cord enforced to make the hose sturdy while still relatively light. Some hoses made for basic home vacuums feature a round nozzle that allows for easy exchange of various attachments. For example, a ca
