Metal Air Hose End – Starter Cuff

Description

The metal air hose end — also called a metal starter cuff — is the fitting at the wall end of an air-only central vacuum hose that connects to the inlet valve. It provides a rigid, durable connection between the flexible hose body and the wall inlet, and handles the repeated plug-in and pull-out that inlet valve connections see over years of daily use.

Material: Metal (more durable than plastic ends for high-use inlet valve locations).

Compatible With: Standard central vacuum inlet valves. Fits the wall end of air-only (non-electric) central vacuum hoses.

When to Replace: Metal hose ends can bend, crack at the collar, or develop a loose fit that reduces suction at the valve connection. Replacing just the hose end is more economical than replacing the full hose.