New mini cuff connects directly to tools or handle. All hoses from Hide-A-Hose will now come with a mini cuff, which will change the connection from female to male. As a result, a handle coupler (included with the hose) is needed to accommodate the smaller cuff on the new hose. • A larger diameter hose – 1 3/8” tapered to 1 1/4”, 25 to 30% better airflow • Greater cleaning power, meaning a smaller unit can be used in some installations. • More flexibility and faster retraction, since the hose is lighter, softer and each coil has a more rounded profile. • Easier installation since the hose can handle more turns, multiple planes and tighter spaces. • Rapid Flex hose is more gentle on furnishings than a standard hose since the hose is softer, lighter. Please Note: Over time the Rapid Flex hose may stretch with use. This stretch is permanent and prevents the hose from retracting into the tube system. Hide-A-Hose is working on a permanent solution to correct this, but in the meantime they recommend the following. The fix for current installations: Simply remove the hose end, cut the excessive length and replace the hose end. The fix for new installations: The length of pipe before a standard fitting should be calculated at the length of the hose plus ten feet (eg. 50’ hose 10’ = 60’ pipe length before the first standard fitting). Failure to do this increases the possibility of the hose-end getting stuck in a standard fitting.
