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The clip that attaches the elbow to the body of the vacuum and the hose is broken off. I Need a new one and can not find it in the parts lists. Whats it called and am I able to buy a new one?
Same happened to me and I wound up using two zip ties to secure it in place. Works just like normal.
I found some on eBay for $8. It’s called a lower hose latch on there.
The clip without the spring actually worked and held the elbow in place I would use it in combination with a zip tie to insure the elbow seats properly
It’s called a rear hose swivel valve and latch. Shark does not sell it. Found it used for 40. Knock off for 28. Crazy prices. Have not purchased. Update (01/10/2020)
this is the item
Hose reel swivel spring. Took me days to find out what that part was called
Shark doesn’t sell a replacement. I designed one and put it up on eBay for $8 plus shipping. I send two pieces (since it’s easy to break it while installing) and a replacement spring, since those tend to go flying. People seem pretty happy with them.https://www.ebay.com/itm/124766956799Makes me mad when companies don’t sell a replacement for small, easily breakable parts on relatively expensive items. Just adds to the landfills.
There is someone on ebay who apparently made the piece and sell them for $8.00 plus shipping. However I also used a wide heavy zip tide and it works perfectly.
