Would I need to take off the canister to use the attachment hose? Or is it simple enough to use 'on the fly'?
1163790
I used it with the canister off because I had to reach up to 12 ft. ceilings. It was awkward to leave the canister on but you could do it that way. The canister is easy to remove.
2279840
The hose is already attaches to the vacuum, you just push the gray button and the hose comes off. The attachments are on the side, there's a small red attachment inside the black one. When you pull those to pieces off the vacuum and connect them to the hose you are in business.
1343650
No. This type is for external use. I use mine on the outflow hose of my cannister filter.
222754
I agree with DigitalGuru - I don't think this is designed to be used prior to the regulator. I think that you would be putting yourself at risk to use this hose at the tank
1102553
The power carpet attachment is powered from the handle. But this will only work if the machine is powered on from the canister.
618296
You'd need a fitting adapter, maybe different regulator. And the length of hose supplied may be a bit restrictive w/a heavy canister.
814978
Yes. It is on a tether and you normally leave it loosely attached. It includes a small filter canister, though it's not clear how the air is distributed when the cap is on (some comes from openings around the top). It's a nice unit and easy to use but you might want to buy a floor attachment since the one that comes with it is designed for wet use.
1409528
There is no option of attaching a hose on this model. I empty the reservoir about every 10-12 days.
716951
No - there is just a low and high speed on the upright. You'd be better off using the canister with one of the attachments.
24343
You can use the hose on a new cylinder as long as when the tank is empty you transferred over to a new one and replace nozzle
661533
There is no separate attachment. The hose is secured to the bonnet with a twist; In my opinion, the locking mechanism is not the greatest and over time, I can see it wearing out or coming loose with any sudden moves. So, to answer your question, you would have to sit still so that it does not come apart.
1439283
I would remove any attachment before fitting the nozzle on. There's an elastic edge so it might fit but it doesn't stretch that much and would likely be hard to take on and off.
938375
Have you filled the canister with water and attached the supply and return hoses to the correct nozzles?
268383
Regarding using a 20 lb canister, where did you buy the connecting hose, and was it difficult to connect? Mine will also be primarily on the patio.
1221924
No it is not. You can detach to empty it but cannot use it without the canister.
2195176
pull the hose out BEFORE you turn the water on. Pull hose to desired length, turn water on, use; rewind, turn water off, empty hose by pressing nozzle. much easier that way.
1913024
Sure. What I did with mine was to remove the hose, and hooked up a quick connect receptacle. That way I can connect anything at all to it, from an air chuck, to an air gun, whatever.