How to Stop Hose Collapse in a Vacuum

The root of most common vacuum hose collapses can be prevented with routine maintenance and a small amount of cleaning the apparatus. Vacuum cleaners are like any other piece of equipment or appliance that cleans; they get dirty. A heavily used vacuum should be cleaned after a heavy use or after regular use. Simply take the hose off of the assembly or body of the vacuum and make sure the equipment is either outside or in a well ventilated area. This will prevent the dust and dirt from blowing into the owner's eyes or a into the air system of a house or building.

Shake the hose while holding it overhead to allow any large particles and debris to fall away freely from the hose. In most cases this will free the hose of any substances that could lead to a hose collapse. The major areas of concern are particles or substances like glass, heavy wood chips or shavings, broken dishes and the like. Essentially any substance that could cut, tear or otherwise create a hole or breach the side of the hose.

If the hose in question is part of a shop vac or a wet/dry vacuum, further care should be taken in the cleaning process. These vacuums, due to the very nature of their processes, opens themselves up to bacteria and mold as they can suck water based substances into their holding tanks of bins. If a hose is being used for wet applications the hose needs to be sprayed out on a regular basis. Using a regular garden hose start by letting the water slowly run through the hose. Make sure all of the interior walls of the hose are able to get water. Do this by spinning the hose while running water through it. Should the hose be overly dirty or has not been cleaned for some time, use some high pressure water to spray inside the hose. It is of the utmost importance to use extremely hot water to kill off any bacteria that may linger; soap use is up to the vacuum owner.

After cleaning the vacuum's hose it will need to dry. Hang the hose upright so any excess water will drain out from it; preferably place the hose in direct sunlight for best results. While cleaning on a regular basis will help to stop hose collapse, basic care and everyday use will help to lessen hose collapse further. While using the vacuum, an owner will need to be aware of the amount of stress put on the hose. Never pull the vacuum by the hose to move it. This puts undue stress on the hose and can cause stress fractures over time. These fractures will lead to hose collapse and the need to purchase new hoses. In addition hoses should be hung up while not in use. This guarantees the hose is out of the way of possible objects being placed on it and causing stress fractures.

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