What LSP did this?

Stokdgs said:
..We need to get you some better interior tools.. :)

A really good 14" long plastic crevice tool for the vacuum will really help get the pet hair out faster..

Since its a smaller opening in the crevice type tool it concentrates the suction on a smaller area; the shape of it makes it easier to handle and move the carpeting fibers so that you pull up a lot of stuff more efficiently in most cases...
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It's really something how a small-opening-type attachment can up the power of a vacuum or extractor! I probably overwork the motors of my vacs/extractors by using such things, but they sure make the work easier.

There's a kit that has tiny nozzles that attach to a long flexible tube (and an adaptor to connect that tube to the vacuum) and I use it a *LOT* more than I ever expected to.
 
Accumulator:
Where did you get this kit of reducer attachments and what kind of shop-vac are we talking about?? I know Sears sells the 1-1/4" hose attachments for their smaller shop-vacs and a reducer that fits the 2-1/2" hose for their large capacity shop-vacs.

I with you about reducing the "life expectancy" of shop-vac motors that are overtaxed/overworked by using reducer attachments to get more suction in a small area (actually measured as "lift" of water in inches). What really causes this is that the motor draws more electrical amperage in an attempt to keep up the restricted flow and, hence, increases the heat it produces, both in the motor wiring and power cords. I would strongly caution anyone using reducer attachments on a shop-vac that uses an extension cord to make sure that it is at least 12 Gauge in wire size to handle more amperage (and temperatures that it produces). Cords of smaller gauge wire, like 18 Ga., can get REALLY hot and melt cord plugs. Also, check your shop-vac motor by LIGHTLY placing your hand on or near the motor cover. If it feels REALLY hot, it's time to shut it down for a while and let things cool off (most general use shop-vacs do not have thermal protection shut-off circuits built into them). This "problem" is exacerbated (increased) when using a shop-vac outside in the sun on a hot day. Just like your human body, if you are overworked a hot day, you suffer heat exhaustion if you aren't cooled properly or taking a rest from working too much at regular intervals.

Sounds paranoid, but burns and electrical fires can be avoided with a little common sense.
 
Lonnie- Good point about using a sufficiently large-gauge extension cord; I simply *don't* use one with the extractor when I'm using the small-orifice nozzle and *as best I can tell* the reducer set I mentioned doesn't cause any such problems with my regular vacuum.

I'm pretty sure this is the same Reducer Kit I have (got mine in the '80s), looks pretty similar if not identical- Amazon.com: Micro Vacuum Attachment Kit - 7 Piece: Home & Kitchen . Heh heh, these days they say they're for cleaning computers...how times change.
 
That's the exact same kit I bought January of 2015. I've only just started using it, though. I've been sort of neglecting my interiors. Bad, I know.
 
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