— Retraflex & R-Flex
The retractable
hose.
The Retraflex is a retractable hose: it is stored in its PVC network. Pull out the length you need, vacuum. Release the handle — the central unit's suction power pulls the hose back into its sheath. No more manual winding.
— How retraction works
The central unit also sucks in
the hose.
The hose is stored in a pre-installed PVC sheath (duct) running inside the walls or under the floor slab. At the wall box, the handle locks or unlocks the hose. Once unlocked, the central unit's suction draws the hose back into its sheath.
It is the same suction power that picks up dust that retracts the hose — no motor, no battery, no spring. The PVC sheath should limit 90° bends: ideally use 45° bends. For a 15 m hose, allow approximately 17 m of sheath (15 m + safety margin).
How it works
In 4 steps
- 01Open the wall box flap
- 02Pull out the required length and lock
- 03Vacuum normally
- 04Unlock — the central unit retracts the hose
— Two ranges
Soft Touch or R-Flex.
Which to choose?
01 · Residential
Retraflex Soft Touch
Soft blue textile coating, pleasant in the hand. Protects walls and furniture during use, reduces abrasion. Premium finish, recommended for home use.
- →Soft textile coating, comfortable to hold
- →Protects walls and furniture
- →Premium finish
- →Available in 9 m, 12 m, 15 m, 18 m
02 · Professional
R-Flex
No fabric covering, smooth, easy to clean and disinfect. Recommended for professional environments where hygiene is a priority: medical practices, hair salons, offices. Suitable for intensive use.
- →No textile coating, smooth
- →Easy to clean and disinfect
- →Recommended for professional environments
- →Available in 9 m, 12 m, 15 m, 18 m
Note: Soft Touch is not recommended by default in professional buildings (fabric maintenance less practical in intensive use). AspiWall advises on the right model for your use.
— Available lengths
9, 12, 15
or 18 m.
A 12 m hose covers most single-storey houses under 150 m². The 15 m is suitable for two-storey homes or large surfaces. The 18 m is for exceptional configurations. 12 m and 15 m are permanently in stock at AspiWall.
Length
9 m
Best seller · In stock
12 m
Permanently in stock at AspiWall
Best seller · In stock
15 m
Permanently in stock at AspiWall
Length
18 m
— Context of use
Domestic
or professional?
Residential
Domestic use
The Retraflex Soft Touch is recommended for homeowners. Everyday vacuuming comfort, finish protection and silence in living areas make the Soft Touch the reference solution for residential use.
Professional
Professional use
The R-Flex is the default recommendation for professionals. Easy to disinfect, simple maintenance, intensive use possible. For professional environments, the hose type is agreed with AspiWall based on the specific use.
— Components of a retractable point
What is included
with each hose.
Each retractable hose comes with its installation kit. These elements are in addition to the main central vacuum network. See complete kits at kits-installation.
1 box per hose
Retractable wall box
The visible inlet in the room. This is where you pull the hose out and where the central unit retracts it back into its network. Discreet, at skirting-board height.
1 kit per hose
Installation kit
Fixing plate, bends, sleeve and instructions: everything needed to connect the retractable wall box to the PVC network cleanly and durably.
1 × 20 m bundle per hose
PVC network — 20 m bundle
The PVC network serves as the hose's storage sheath. A 20 m bundle is provided per retractable hose, to cover the hose length and routing safety margin.
— Frequently asked questions
Your questions.
Our answers.
How does hose retraction work?
The central vacuum unit creates suction throughout the PVC network. When you unlock the hose at the wall box, this suction is applied inside the sheath and draws the hose back in. The same power that picks up dust also retracts the hose — no motor, no battery.
Retraflex Soft Touch or R-Flex — which for my home?
For everyday domestic use, the Retraflex Soft Touch is recommended: more comfortable to hold, it protects walls and furniture thanks to its textile coating. The R-Flex is preferable for professional environments where hygiene and ease of disinfection are a priority (medical practice, hair salon).
Can I fit a Retraflex in an existing home?
This is possible in certain cases. The PVC sheath can sometimes run under the ceiling of a basement, cellar or garage to serve living areas without opening all the floor screeds. AspiWall assesses feasibility from plans or on site.
Which length for a 150 m² house over two floors?
A 15 m hose is generally suitable for a two-storey house: it can cover both the ground floor and the first floor from a single wall box, depending on the layout. AspiWall advises on the length based on the wall box positions in your plans.
Can the hose get stuck in its sheath?
Blockages usually occur when there are too many 90° bends in the PVC sheath, or when the sheath is too short relative to the hose length. AspiWall recommends preferring 45° bends and allowing approximately 15–17% extra length on the hose for the sheath routing.
Can I add a Retraflex to an existing installation?
Yes, provided the central unit is compatible and the network is adequately sized. AspiWall checks compatibility with your installation and, if necessary, proposes an upgrade to the central unit or network.
Interested in the Retraflex?
AspiWall advises you on the choice (Soft Touch or R-Flex), lengths and sheath routing. Send your plans.