Bought as a substitute for the Fakir 1800 this pipe. The original part was already getting a bit loose in the plastic handle (handle with the hose off), and often when vacuuming is slipped out and slammed to the ground. Luckily never what happens, but when you stand unfavorable and the metal tube pops up on something fragile ... Ouch! But this spare pipe sits perfectly genuine. Much better than the old, and the adjustment affects me even more solid and is definitely more convenient to operate. Full marks!