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myname


Joined: Jul 11, 2012
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Tristar adapter so you can use generic attachments
Original Message   Jul 11, 2012 1:49 pm
The Tristar is a great design but its proprietary attachment system forces the user to use Tristar accessories. I was wondering if anyone has heard of an adapter being available so you could use other attachments with it. All you need is an adapter from the Tristar pipe system to another one (could be about 3" long. Then you plug in your cheap hose, pipes, powerhead, attachments into it. Tristar powerheads often break and are horrendously expensive to both fix or replace (especially the latter as they are often worth more than the actual vacuum). The answer to these problems is an adapter so you don't have to be held hostage by Tristar sellers. I wonder what powerhead is plentiful on the used market and is fairly reliable. That's the fitting the adapter should work with.
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vacman2


Joined: Aug 10, 2012
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Re: Tristar adapter so you can use generic attachments
Reply #11   Oct 9, 2012 4:24 pm
Correct as far as that goes one of the most durable power heads avail, motors 39 bucks, rollerbrush 34 bucks, never replace whole head
hooverman


Joined: Jan 10, 2010
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Re: Tristar adapter so you can use generic attachments
Reply #12   Mar 18, 2013 3:33 pm
Hose parts are available for the EXL/MG/CS Series
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