CAn permanent piping be installed with this - similar to a home central vac unit?
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Great question. I haven't tried it. I don't think it is strong enough for an entire house but could work for smaller stations around a work shop. Just my guess and not based on any data. Just like a central system, you would need to keep the other suction points closed when not in use in order to draw full suction on the opening in use. I may try it now that you've brought up the question.
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YES , This fitting can be permanently fitted on the suction line before the compressor.
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I didn't know that two-way pump/faucet units were available, to run under pressure or as a hand pump. I sort of doubt it, and it might be pricey. It would seem easier and cheaper to install a regular faucet as well as this hand pump.
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You could certainly plumb in your own tee and ball valve drain. I never see this as a suggestion.
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I used the Honneywell connectors, but I think any standard connector with two metal pins to close the low voltage circuit, thus turning the central vac unit on.
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Yes and no. Anything's possible with plumbing fittings, but the unit is designed (and I assume pressurized) for that head, plus it fits the holder. You can make a larger head irk, but it would be clunky. The hand-held head actually provides a lot of pressure even though it looks like an afterthought.
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I didn't try, mine are all indoor, but I don't see anything about the system that looked super sensitive. It could probably work okay for a while (like a trip or something), but I don't know if I would use them for a permanent installation.
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Yes, this fits standard vac pipe. You generally need a short 90 degree bend coming off the top which will allow this unit to be installed under a cabinet with a standard 4" toe kick height.
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This compressor would not be a good choice for permanent installation, it would overheat when subjected to that kind of requirement. If you're looking to permanently mount an air compressor, Viair makes ones designed for that duty.
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Virtually all central vac tubing is standardized as 2" OD PVC.Even if that wasn't the case, a single adaptation from the vacfitting to home vac plumbing would be a trivial job.
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I use mine on the go and drop the pump in an old army surplus water container! I suppose if i wanted to create a situation where it was installed more permanently i could do that. Is this what you are trying to do?
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Well, this is made to go onto the main water pipe feeding your house, so you may not have access to that. For an apartment maybe one that fits onto your faucet might be better.
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Hey Kevin, I am a plumber and I don't see why you could not install one or the other. I would prefer not to have a mechanical joint if not necessary. If needed at a later date, I would simply cut the pipe and install a coupling at that time. Hope this helps
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Yes, but isn't easily remove or install. You would want to do it on a daily basis.
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Yes. Mine is in the basement. It can be installed anywhere that meets the clearance, fresh air, and venting requirements. Consult a licensed plumber or your local code official. It's possible to burn down your home or asphyxiate yourself if you do it wrong. It is, by the way, a great heater and a good buy.
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Glenn, you might be able to modify and create something simple that does what you want because it is definitely drawing power from my wall. The vacuum receptacles throughout the house have power running into them with a little plug under each. I bet you can simply just run the power into it yourself with the right cable and connector. Here's a picture of exactly what the pins look like on the vaccum that I was speaking of. http://www.centralvacuumstores.com/meta/images/lg/cvs/centec_8919_2.jpg
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Yes, I believe you can. When I had it installed, my tenant mentioned that it ran all the time for about a month. Turns out, he and the plumber had left the main pump unplugged from when it was installed. The base pump saved my basement. One downside however, the vacuum breaker does have a bit of a drip when activated. Just a few drops but if it runs a lot, that adds up to a lot of water. If you account for that in the pumping, you should be good. Not sure about wear duty.