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What are the differences between standard inlet valves and direct connect inlet valves?

Standard Inlet Valves
Direct Connect Inlet Valves
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  • Uses "pig-tail" low volt power cord to supply electrical power to power nozzle
  • Inlet valve is placed less than 6ft of power outlet
  • The Standard inlet valve will mount to the mounting bracket (another installation component that mounts behind the wall) with two screws that go through the inlet plate and secure into the mounting bracket
  • Valves are hard wired with 110 volt in new construction to supply electrical power to power nozzle
  • One step valve - where central vacuum hose has wire that plugs into inlet valve powering: suction, signal & power brush.
  • The Direct inlet valve will mount to the electric mounting bracket (another installation component that mounts behind the wall)

How many inlet valves?
One valve per 675 square feet

(General rule of thumb)

What about my house?
Total square footage ÷ 675 = Number of inlet valves

 
Possible Inlet Valve Styles
 
  Standard Inlet Valve Black Standard Inlet Valve Chrome Metal Standard Inlet Valve Almond
Inlet Valve Full Door
 
Designer Euro Valve
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