when it says vacuum ready, does that mean it doesn't work with a compressed air hose attached to it?
490244
Vacuum ready means that the device has an added port for a external very expansive professional vacuum system used in very high end bidy and paint shops. The sander will work as normal with a compressed air hose attached to at provided the air source come from a reduced air pressure regulater set at 90 psig.
490245
The sander needs compressed air to run the sander and a vacuum to collect the dust. Vacuum ready just means there is a connection point for the vacuum hose and holes in the sanding pad to pick up dust. The sanding discs must have corresponding holes for the system to work.
490246
It works with a compressed air hose to operate. It comes with fittings to also attach a vacuum hose to collect the dust
490247
It takes an airline to operate the tool. It means that a vacuum line may also be attached to reclaim dust particle so that they are not airborn. It also means that the 6inch pad has small holes to allow those particles to pass through to the vacuum. You do not need a vacuum system to operate this tool, however select a different 6inch pad w/o holes. I have 10 of these and they are excellent for the price
490248
No, it just means it's ready for a vacuum attachment. The air hose is connected through the 1/4" female pipe Thea's in the back of the unit. Proper air fittings is all you need.
1060376
I have never had any problem using just the hose. It was one of the reasons I really like this vacuum. I put it in the upright position and yes, I do put it to bare floor if I am using the hose for a little longer than a quick clean up. Hope that helps!
1004200
It appears to me that the compressor's hose quick-connect is a standard air hose connection, but I don't know that for a fact. Hope that helps!
37116
Yes, the hose is detachable, and if those are standard sized then it is completely capable of sucking the air out of a space bag. This is a great vacuum for the money.
1041222
Yes it requires a air compressor to blow the dust/dirt out of the vent. It works best if you build/use a clear storage container with 2 holes in it to cover the vent. One hold for a vacuum to catch the dirt and one hold for the hose of the duct cleaning hose to go through. This eliminates dust/dirt blowing through your entire house when you use this product. Hope this answer is helpful.
757235
Hose is always attached at one end. Hose reach is short, sometimes you have to maneuver vacuum to allow a bit more reach. Vacuum highly rated by consumer reports and they did mention hose length being short but I never thought it would be a problem.
929054
No it will not Vacuum. I bought it after looking at this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcc6AwKKgb4 . I suggest looking at this YouTube.
134908
No it doesn't connect to a vacuum system. It attaches to a hose, but you need the leaf bag and pole. The water pressure from the hose acts as a vacuum.
703807
i just purchased this machine late sept. read my posting on amazon dated oct 1st. (Wolffe )yes u r right about the attachments being not proper.anyways. i found that it i very easy to get a i inchunion from a old vacuum from a local vacuum store and attach the old extension hose. i have 16ft of hose now . hope this helps. specially when vacuuming thecar. sorry ia had no reason to read your post until now.
386653
No, the unit's hose is not wired like a whole house central vacuum system and the unit itself does not have an outlet that is wired either. VacuMaid may offer a unit like that, but for my purposes (cleaning the car in a detached garage) it was not needed.
975227
no, you have to hook the hose up to your filter and the filter acts as the vaccum.
1869032
You shouldn't have to do anything but I think the vacuum has to be upright when using it.
1919150
No, only the creepy hose works. Vacuum hoses are the same size but the connections won't work and they are weighted differently.
1562447
It works with the attachment hose so as long as your vacuum has a hose it will work and works great!
919612
Most vacuums will work as long as it has a hose attachment. I have found that if you open up the flap and push down you can get most of the air out. I took mine on vacation and that's what I did to repack them.
264603
Yes, it has a short hose in the handle. It also comes with different attachments (brush type ends and such). These just stay attached to the vacuum. They will all connect to the end of the hose. There are some other attachments you can purchas.
638958
It's a plastic hose. I wouldn't think that the hose would collapse during vacuuming air out.