Kenmore Dual Voltage Central Vacuum Hose (Pigtail)

Read about the Kenmore Dual Voltage Central Vacuum Hose (Pigtail)

Upgrade or replace your existing central vacuum hose with a Kenmore Dual Voltage Central Vacuum Hose with Pigtail. Designed for electric central vacuum cleaning, this hose provides the electrical connections needed to operate a motorized powerhead while also controlling the central vacuum power unit.

Unlike a standard suction-only central vacuum hose, a dual-voltage electric hose is designed to handle both the low-voltage control circuit and the higher voltage required by an electric power nozzle. The pigtail configuration uses a separate electrical cord that plugs into a nearby household outlet to provide power to the electric cleaning head.

This makes a pigtail electric hose a practical replacement for homeowners who want to continue using an electric powerhead with a compatible Kenmore central vacuum system.

Dual-Voltage Electric Design

The dual-voltage design lets the hose perform two functions at once. The low-voltage circuit controls the central vacuum power unit, while the 120-volt connection powers the motorized powerhead.

This combination lets you operate the central vacuum system and electric floor nozzle from the hose handle, rather than manually turning the vacuum unit on and off.

Convenient Pigtail Connection

The pigtail design uses an electrical cord that connects to a nearby household outlet. This is especially useful for central vacuum installations where the wall inlet provides the low-voltage connection but not the electrical power required by an electric powerhead.

The pigtail cord provides the additional electrical connection needed to operate the motorized nozzle.

Three-Position Hose Control

Compatible dual-voltage electric hoses commonly use a three-position switch that provides convenient control from the hose handle. The switch lets you control the vacuum system and electric powerhead without returning to the central vacuum unit.

Typical operating positions include:

• Off
• Central vacuum power unit only
• Central vacuum power unit and electric powerhead

This setup makes it easier to transition between different cleaning tasks.

Designed for Electric Powerheads

A dual-voltage pigtail hose is the right choice when your central vacuum setup uses an electric power nozzle. Electric powerheads use a motorized brush roll to agitate carpet and help remove embedded dirt and debris.

If you only use non-electric floor tools, a standard or low-voltage central vacuum hose may be sufficient. If you use an electric powerhead, however, the hose needs to provide the appropriate electrical connection.

Flexible Central Vacuum Cleaning

A replacement hose should be flexible enough to move comfortably around furniture, corners, stairs, and other obstacles. Modern electric central vacuum hoses are designed for maneuverability and commonly feature swivel-style handles to help reduce twisting and kinking during use.

The hose provides the extended reach needed to clean multiple rooms from a central vacuum inlet while keeping the electric powerhead connected and ready for use.