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Hybrid Central Vac System

11 years ago

Including a picture of the hide a hose before drywall.

We are doing a hybrid system that has 3 regular outlets and a single hide a hose.

In my searching the forum found great comments about hide a hose but not any pictures. Will try to update this as it develops. Since I'm not on site, I can only request pics!

I'm afraid we'll love the hide a hose and regret not doing all hide a hose, but at $450 an outlet, it get's pricey. I'm excited about the dust pan in the kitchen!

Anyone else do both in their install?
Ray

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MFatt16
11 years ago
I had a built in at our last house. 90% of daily use was in one area. I vacuumed the bedrooms and other areas much less frequently so I think if you put the hide a hose in the most used vac zone you will be happy.
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