This generic model's expansion tube was too long and kinked at connection and longer than the OEM part. However, in truth, the OEM was also about an inch away from making a similar crimp connection and emphasizing the design, which probably helped with the product's longevity. You can consider a solution and shorten the expander wire. tube about an inch or so. The tube is "unscrewed" from the base, it can be shortened with wire cutters and adjusted to the desired length. Just a suggestion and your call worked for me. The tube works with a crimp, but it creates a shallower suction port. The rest of the product is OEM. OEM is available from Shark.