The HAH (Hide-A-Hose) system is ingenious in it's simplicity. When not in use the vacuum hose is stored inside the tube system that is hidden behind your walls. When you need to clean you simply pull out the length of hose you need, connect the handle and tools, and begin vacuuming. Each HAH inlet can cover from 700 square feet for a 30 foot hose model (item# CV-HAH30) up to 3,000 square feet for a 60 foot model (item# CV-HAH60) based on your homes interior design. When your finished cleaning the suction from your CV power unit pulls the hose back into the tube system and out of sight. With the hose safely stored automatically by the system you simply carry your handle to the next inlet and repeat the process. Each inlet in the system stores it's own hose so you do not have to.

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The HAH inlet system is available in four lengths of hose, 30ft, 40ft, 50ft and 60ft. The Vacdepot Hide-A-Hose CV-HAH60 inlet kit package includes the special HAH Inlet Valve, HAH Rough-In kit (Mounting Plate) and 60 foot Hose with cover. Add the CV-HAHBI install kit, hose grip of your choice (Standard or Radio Controlled) and attachment set for the ultimate convenience in central vacuum cleaning. Each Hide-A-Hose inlet will require it's own fittings, tube and hose - but most homes will only require one handle and one tool set. HAH systems have a higher than standard inlet initial cost but pay you back quickly with ease-of-use convenience that provides you with a cleaner home environment, less flooring wear, and more leisure time that is not spent cleaning.

New style H3000 Valves Included.
Vacdepot offers only the latest model of Hide-A-Hose system with the new H3000 wall valve. The all new H3000 Valve is much improved over the first generation model and is even easier to install. A new one piece trim kit fits into the rough-in once your walls are finished. The new valve offers a modified retract angle for easier hose retraction, a new magnetic switch for manual activation and a smaller door with a finished, clean look. Vacdepot is an Authorized Hide-A-Hose dealer stocked with the latest available equipment and fittings to make your HAH installation a success.

Requirements for installation vary by application. HAH Systems will require sufficient room for installation of the hose-tube raceway. The hose-tube raceway must be installed on a single plane which may require open areas above or below the living space such as an attic or basement. HAH systems require special long radius PVC fittings (included with CV-HAHBI install kit) within the raceway but use standard PVC vacuum tube for installation.

For proper performance with hose retraction and tool operation a power unit model recommendation chart is below. A properly sized power unit is required for 100% coverage. A single power unit may operate up to 8 HAH inlets (non-concurrently). For dual operator (2 valve concurrent cleaning) applications or installations exceeding the maximum tube run allowance it is recommended that two power units be used.

The CV-HAH60 Hide-A-Hose inlet kit includes a 60 foot cleaning hose with HoseSoc hose cover.

HAH Systems may be mixed with valves of other types including standard wall-inlets and sweep-inlets such as the Vacusweep. Each HAH flexible hose includes a hose sock and all hose lengths may be trimmed on-site for optimum fit and performance. Each rough-in kit includes a protective mud-cover for the valve mount during sheet-rocking and painting. HAH Systems are ready for new construction homes as well as pre-built (retro fit) homes. To learn more about the HAH system installation you can view the manual (PDF, 4.5M) for layout ideas and installation techniques.

Hide-A-Hose retractable hose management system brings a new level of convenience to central vacuum systems and with just a bit more planning than standard inlets can be used in almost any home or business (perfect for veterinary offices). Hide-A-Hose systems offer exceptional performance when coupled with a high power central vacuum that removes dirt, dust and allergens from your home while adding built-in value. If you have questions about the HAH System please give the Vacdepot CVS Experts a call with your requirements toll free at 888-822-8863

Hide-A-Hose Coverage
Coverage of each Hide-A-Hose inlet is determined by square footage of the cleaning area for each length of hose. The maximum coverage is the full square footage possible but does not count for walls, furniture or hose rise and fall which could consume 10% of the total maximum square footage. When calculating the coverage of your Hide-A-Hose inlet it is best to figure in some loss of coverage to provide the best performance and satisfaction from the Hide-A-Hose inlet. Use a conservative overhead loss of 10% and the Hide-A-Hose system will provide easy coverage in the following lengths;

30ft Hide-A-Hose: 707sqft Maximum, 636sqft with a 10% overhead loss.
40ft Hide-A-Hose: 1257sqft Maximum, 1131sqft with 10% overhead loss.
50ft Hide-A-Hose: 1964sqft Maximum, 1768sqft with 10% overhead loss.
60ft Hide-A-Hose: 2828sqft Maximum, 2545sqft with 10% overhead loss.
Note:When cleaning with a wand (average wand extension is 3ft) and additional 71sqft can be covered in addition to the hose coverage numbers above.
Multi-level applications where one hose may be used to clean more than one floor can cover more than the maximum cleaning area.

Overhead loss may increase with longer Hide-A-Hose systems as more objects (furniture, walls, cabinets, etc) will be between the inlet and the maximum distance. In some applications using a shorter hose with more Hide-A-Hose inlets may be more efficient and easier to operate. If you have questions about using Hide-A-Hose in your application please give us a call. Our Central Vacuum experts are very familiar with the Hide-A-Hose system installation and operation and can help you with planing of your system.