The website indicates that the hose stretches from 8 feet to 40 feet and self retracts. For those of you who have one, does it seem like the hose is "tugging" at you when you stretch it beyond say 15 - 20 feet? I would hate to feel like I'm fighting to...
1754192
No tugging!! It's the best vacuum I have ever used . i use it on my home as well very long stretch
1802688
First make sure the length is right, then stretch the hose out. This takes out the tendency to coil up. Make sure the pressure valve by the return is not turned all the way down. If it goes to fast it will tangle. Release the pressure so it slows down, mine works great.
1941337
I doesn't actually expand. It's just a replacement for 60-84 inch hose. However, it's not very well made and I had to replace it in about 5 months. It started leaking at about 3 months and just got worse over time. I decided it wasn't worth getting another one and replaced it with manufacturer version. My 2 FWIW.
2069362
I believe it's 20 feet when extended. And I agree with the previous poster that it stays attached to the vacuum much better than the original hose.
725020
The hose retracts very quickly. The instructions warn about this and want the user to hold back the speed to prevent damage to the unit if the hose is allowed to slam into the stop at high speed. I always grip the hose lightly near the unit to slow the wind up. Usually, I do this with a rag, which keeps the hose clean besides slowing the retraction.
20617
By "relaxed", I assume you mean not compressed or stretched. My hose measures about 9 ft 5 inch when laid out on the floor without any stress. It can easily be stretched to 10 ft or compressed to 8 ft though.
1530073
Not sure what you mean by safely, but from the face of the roller guide to the end of the hose is about 49 feet. Its a full 50' foot hose before they crimp the ends on. It seems to have the same pulling power fully retracted to fully extended when reeling back up. But with any self retracting hose reel ALWAYS hold onto the end of the hose when retracting till fully retracted. This is for safety reasons and the spring on the reel will last a lot longer too.
1989485
I ordered the extension hose. You do have to reattach it all the time taking it on and off can be a pain.
495775
My hose doesn't stretch to 10', on this dryer. It stretches around 5-6' on mine. I have a table I set it on next to the grooming table so I can reach it to the sides of the dog. If I didn't put it on that table, which is around 2 1/2 ft tall, it would never reach. So I just set it on the table, and put some type of cloth under it so it doesn't make really bad vibrating noises. I wish the hose was 10' long! LOL
643043
It is retractable so I would guess a maximum of 6 feet. But you could always buy another hose and connect them if you need it longer. Really good air conditioner for the money.
551222
I stretched it out to 10ft (and may have been able to go a bit further), plus the hose is already almost 2ft off the ground, so the reach is pretty good. It easily reaches my 8ft ceilings; even the peak of the living room at 10ft is easily reached.
2078744
Another thought. My hose does stay in loops at places but it's long enough so it reached my propane thank ok. You could buy another hose, couple them together so coiling isn't an issue because it would be long enough in spite of the coiling. Or Google flexible propane houses I don't know if this specifically made that way. Or call a propane dealer to find out if they can offer a solution or more flexible hose for you. Jeff
1555460
A year but if you hook this hose to an extension cord it automatically voids the warranty all together. Mine lasted 3 months and cost $120. I didn't even have the hose a year either. When I called them about it, the lady was rude. They do not back this product as they should and I manage an rv park. I won't recommend it to current or future tenants. I want my customers to return. They wouldn't even meet me halfway and refund half my money much less replace the hose. If you can use it without an extension cord, you will have a warranty but whether or not they will back it, is the question. I hope this helps. I'm a dissatisfied customer and know others who are as well.
2090615
The original hose is 25' and you can buy a 10' extension, which I did. But I've never had to use the extension.
1530076
The entire 50' of hose comes unwound off the reel. It goes through a roller guide, and the reel has ratcheting locks, so it doesn't free-wheel during retraction at all. It's a very safe and sturdy set-up, and the hoses pays out, and retracts under full control.
149110
Did you find any answers? I have the same question. My bed is 23 ft and the hose is 25, instead of looping and causing a kink - I would much rather mechanically shorten by 2 ft.
1941336
I doesn't actually expand. It's just a replacement for 60-84 inch hose. However, it's not very well made and I had to replace it in about 5 months. It started leaking at about 3 months and just got worse over time. I decided it wasn't worth getting another one and replaced it with manufacturer version. My 2¢ FWIW.