Copper Wand Coupling Ring C24M

The copper wand coupling ring (part# C24M) is a genuine Tacony OEM lock ring that secures the coupling where a backpack vacuum wand joins the hose. It fits machines across the Tornado, CleanMax and Powr-Flite backpack ranges. It is a small, unglamorous part that decides whether the wand stays locked to the hose or works loose in the middle of a job. Tacony previously catalogued this ring as part number 32494 — if your parts book or an old invoice shows 32494, C24M is the current part and this is the correct listing.

Compatible Models for the Copper Wand Coupling Ring

This part is a genuine Tacony OEM component shared across multiple brands and models. It is the same ring Tacony previously catalogued as part number 32494, so the list below combines the fitment recorded under both numbers:

• Tornado: Pac-Vac 6 Aircomfort — Model 93012, Pac-Vac 10 Aircomfort — Model 93014, Pac-Vac 6 Roam Battery Backpack — Model 93016B-1, and the discontinued PV 6 Back Vacuum (93028 and 93029) and PV 10 Back Vacuum (93034)
• CleanMax: CMBP-6.2 backpack vacuum, CMBP-6CL cordless backpack vacuum
• Powr-Flite: PF600BP and PF1000BP backpack vacuums

Not sure if this fits your machine? Call us at 763-535-0770 with your model number and we will confirm it for you.

What the copper wand coupling ring does

The coupling ring sits at the joint between the wand and the hose cuff and holds that connection under tension. Copper is used rather than plastic because the joint is worked constantly — every time an operator fits a tool, swaps a wand or drags the hose around a corner, the load lands here.

Because it is a tension part, it does not fail suddenly. It relaxes. A ring that has lost its spring still looks perfectly serviceable in the hand, which is why a wand that keeps separating gets blamed on the wand or the hose long before anyone inspects the ring.

When the copper wand coupling ring needs replacing

Replace it when the wand can be pulled out of the coupling without releasing the catch, when the joint feels loose or rattles in use, when the ring is visibly deformed, splayed or cracked, or when it has gone dull and brittle rather than staying springy.

Also replace it whenever the coupling is stripped for any other repair. It costs a fraction of the labour of taking the joint apart a second time, and a ring that has been compressed in place for years rarely re-seats with its original grip once disturbed.

A quick test: assemble the wand dry, hold the hose cuff, and pull firmly on the wand without touching the release. Nothing should move. Any slip means the ring is no longer doing its job.

Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tacony equipment since 1956, and every part we ship is a genuine OEM component. Browse more in CleanMax CMBP-6CL Tools and Accessories, or read more about the manufacturer at Tacony Corporation.

Questions? Call us at 763-535-0770 or visit us at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is C24M the same as part number 32494?

Yes. Tacony supersedes the older 32494 copper wand ring to C24M. If your parts diagram or an old invoice lists 32494, C24M is the current replacement.

What is the copper wand coupling ring (part# C24M) made of and why?

It is copper rather than plastic because the wand-to-hose joint is under constant working load. Copper keeps its spring through repeated assembly and disassembly where a moulded plastic ring would fatigue and crack.

How do I know if my copper wand coupling ring (part# C24M) needs replacing?

Assemble the wand dry, hold the hose cuff and pull on the wand without touching the release catch. If it slips at all, the ring has lost tension. Also replace it if it is deformed, splayed, cracked, or has gone dull and brittle.

What models is the copper wand coupling ring (part# C24M) compatible with?

Tornado Pac-Vac 6 Aircomfort (93012), Pac-Vac 10 Aircomfort (93014) and Pac-Vac 6 Roam (93016B-1), the discontinued Tornado PV 6 (93028 and 93029) and PV 10 (93034) back vacuums, CleanMax CMBP-6.2 and CMBP-6CL, and Powr-Flite PF600BP and PF1000BP backpack vacuums. This is the same ring formerly catalogued as 32494.

How do I order the copper wand coupling ring (part# C24M) or get help?

You can add the copper wand coupling ring (part# C24M) directly to your cart on this page, or call us at 763-535-0770. Our staff at 5415 West Broadway, Crystal, MN 55428 has been servicing Tacony equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.