Hayden Central Vacuum Valve...
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Part 762026 is a reducing bushing that steps standard 2 inch central vacuum pipe down to 1-5/8 inch, the smaller size some inlet valves and fittings are built around. That size mismatch turns up more often than most homeowners expect, usually when hardware from different manufacturers or different decades ends up sharing the same pipe run after an addition, a repair, or a partial system swap.
The transition point at a reduced fitting is exactly where a sloppy joint causes real, ongoing trouble. A gap or a loose press-fit at this connection leaks air into the pipe continuously, and that leak drains suction from every inlet on the same line, not only the one nearest the fitting. Because the bushing sits behind a wall or under a valve, a bad connection here is also one of the harder leaks to trace after the fact, so getting the size right the first time counts for more than it would on a fitting you can inspect easily once the wall is closed up.
- Part: 762026
- Reduces: 2 inch pipe to 1-5/8 inch
- Use: central vacuum inlet valve and fitting transitions
Central vacuum installers stock fittings in this size range for exactly these mismatches, since a run built to one standard rarely stays that way once a repair or an addition mixes in parts from a different era. Before ordering, measure the outside diameter of the smaller connection your valve or fitting expects, since 1-5/8 inch and 1-7/8 inch central vacuum sizing look similar at a glance but do not interchange. If it is unclear which side of the joint needs the smaller size, our staff can help confirm it before you order.