Tornado Steel Supported Vacuum Hose 1 in. x 96 in. with Cuffs 30735

The Tornado Steel Supported Vacuum Hose 1 in. x 96 in. (part# 30735) is the genuine OEM recovery hose for the PS Series professional spotters. Tornado’s dealer catalog lists it as “Hose Steel Supported 1×96 w/Cuffs Blk” — a 1 inch inside diameter, 96 inch (8 foot) black hose supplied with its cuffs already fitted at both ends. It also fits the Tornado PS8226 Spotter 98226, the 230-volt build of the deluxe PS Series spotter.

Compatible Models for the Steel Supported Vacuum Hose

• Tornado PS Spotter 98220 — PS Series professional spotter, 115V
• Tornado PS8221 Spotter 98221 — the 230-volt build of the same spotter
• Tornado PS8225 Spotter 98225 — deluxe PS Series spotter
• Tornado PS8226 Spotter 98226 — the 230-volt build of the deluxe PS Series spotter, Series D & E

Not sure which hose your machine takes? Call us at 763-535-0770 with the model and serial number and we will confirm it before you order.

What “steel supported” means and why it matters

A vacuum hose on a spotter has to stay open while the machine pulls a strong negative pressure through it. An unsupported wall collapses under that load, and a collapsed hose throttles airflow exactly when the operator needs it. This hose has a steel helix wound into the wall, which holds the bore round under vacuum while still letting the hose flex and coil for storage. That is the same reason it resists the kinking that kills an ordinary hose at the point where it bends over the edge of the machine.

The 1 inch bore is matched to the spotter’s airflow: a smaller bore raises velocity but starves the motor, and a larger one drops the velocity needed to carry recovered water and soil along the hose rather than letting it pool in the low spots. The 8 foot length is the factory length for this machine, and the cuffs are supplied fitted, so the hose goes on without having to transfer the old ones.

When to replace the hose

The symptom that brings most operators to this part is loss of suction at the tool while the motor still sounds normal. Pull the hose off, hold a hand over the tank inlet, and compare: strong suction at the machine with weak suction at the tool end means the leak or restriction is in the hose. Look for splits along the outside wall, pinholes where the hose has been dragged across concrete, a section that has gone soft and collapses when you squeeze it, and cuffs that have worked loose or cracked at the ferrule. A hose that has been kinked hard enough to break the steel helix will never hold its bore again, even if it looks intact from the outside.

It is also worth replacing a hose that has gone permanently stiff and set in a coil. A hose that will not lie flat fights the operator all day and tips the machine over when it springs back.

Fitting notes

Check the tank inlet and the tool cuff for debris and old gasket material before fitting a new hose, and check the tank’s sealing gasket at the same time — a new hose on a leaking tank face will not restore suction. Twin City Vacuum has been selling and servicing Tornado equipment since 1956 and keeps PS Series spotter parts on the shelf in Crystal, Minnesota.

You can browse every assembly for this machine on our Tornado PS Spotter 98220 parts page, and the manufacturer’s specifications are published at tornadovac.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size is the Steel Supported Vacuum Hose 30735?

It is 1 inch inside diameter and 96 inches (8 feet) long, in black, and it comes with the cuffs fitted at both ends. That is the factory hose size for the PS Series spotters.

How do I know if my Steel Supported Vacuum Hose needs replacing?

Suction that is strong at the machine but weak at the tool points to the hose. Check for splits, pinholes worn through by dragging, a soft section that collapses when squeezed, loose or cracked cuffs, and any hard kink that may have broken the internal steel helix.

Why does this hose have a steel helix in it?

The helix holds the bore open against the vacuum the machine pulls. Without it the wall collapses under load and airflow drops, which is why an unsupported hose is not a substitute even when the bore and length match.

How do I order the Steel Supported Vacuum Hose (part# 30735) or get help?

You can add the Steel Supported Vacuum Hose (part# 30735) 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 Tornado equipment since 1956 and can help confirm the right part for your machine.

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