The hose is practical, very long, very easy installation. However, the quality of Miele in recent years has also suffered. My first Miele vacuum cleaner and all parts involved have no exchange already more than 20 years under his belt. My recent Both (6 and 2 years) are compared to middle and lower level, otherwise I'd need to buy spare parts. The hose is ok but does not stand a stronger stress and then rips a. But compared to cheaper suckers he is qualitatively better.