Can I remove the rigid stick part and just use the flexible hose? I'm trying to find a vac for cat towers (those multi-tier carpeted structures)
1812584
Yes. That part of the vacuum is made up of four segments: the hose, handle, stick, and vacuum head. Any or all of the segments may be disconnected, and attachments used in their place.
1975134
You need a higher powered vacuum for that. This stick is for small cleanups and is not high powered. I would not advise this vacuum for your problem.
1860302
Yes you can. The suction is not affected by a longer hose, the longer hose will let you route the run off further away from the pumped area.
359634
The stick is one long piece and can be detached at the hand held piece and at the bottom where the tools attach. So yes it can be used as. Hand vac also.
205391
Yes you could, BUT it busted yesterday. I think these hoses are doomed. This hose was my last one to purchase, unless they make significant improvements.
475551
Yes you will have to remove all plumbing to the top valve mechanism in order to remove it. Otherwise you won't be able to access the opening to get to the sand. I used rigid 2inch PVC pipes for all my plumbing with line break valves for when I do need to open it up but I suppose flexible will work as long as the connections are correct.
886046
No there is not. It has a flexable hose but not a flexable attachment. I DO NOT recommend this vac. It is terrible. There are much better options at MUCH MUCH better prices. My Bissell works 10 times better as does my Orek. I was also recommended this which is much less: $79: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AZBIZTW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Good luck.
2021975
Hi Jessica,Unfortunately you would have to buy another hose. I am not too happy with my prior investment of this wand after sending so much money on the wide track rug doctor. Furthermore, I can not find the hose for this wand anywhere online!!! Do not buy this wand!!!Regards
166728
My vac is old. The hose does not fit. I had to modify it. Its a very long and cumbersome hose but i made it work.
1319969
No. I found that the diameter of the hose (where it attaches to the vac) was the exact same as the piece it has to slip over (or into), so I ended up buying one of those rubber pipe repair sleeves with the 2 hose clamps to mate the 2. It is rock solid now, but it does not come with a clamp of any type.
765034
There is no hose, so it might not be possible to use attachments with this model. You could check with Bissell for a more definitive answer. The units with the heating element have the hose and attachments, but I wanted to avoid the heating element since it is infamous for burning out in just a year or so.
852358
The line your looking at will work just fine as long as your not planning on moving it around and changing the fittings. It is a very stiff hose, if you plan on changing things from time to time I would say to go with a more flexable general purpose hose. That is what I use now because I work with hydroponics and change things often.
1541402
Yes, you can use this on a regular vacuum. Easily attaches to the hose. I have tried it with the vacuum & my regular vacuum and found no difference with results. The advantage to the portable one is just that it is portable. Hope this helps you with your decision.
1197641
We use a manual pole vacuum attachment with hose . The method works great with no issues.
1520870
Yes, it's a tight sqeeze to connect, the hose is cheap thou, if it stays twisted or if something is on it during storage, and flattens the hose a little it wont bounce back, which it can interfere with suction power, but is the only replacement I was able to find, with a little vac that works, like forever. My other hose had duck tape all over it, trying to keep it together, it worked for a while, until it was a flat hose :( and it was done. Good luck.
425008
Of course. All you do is disconnect the head from the hose and use whatever attachment you want for the job. Just remember, without powered brushes it won't pick up all the stuff on the carpet. We have cats and it does a good job and the head doesn't get jammed. If it does just unplug the vac and pick the hair out of the brushes. Be sure and have suction setting on 'High' and change the bag when it's getting full.
1949777
No. I bought the pad that is made for it and it is easily removable. If you don't have the pad you could easily spray out w a hose or reach in and wipe it out.