Newer hoses and powerheads are standard with 2-prong plugs/receptacles. The Beam hose adaptor will often allow you to use your older Beam powerhead with a new hose. By adding this adaptor to the hose itself, your older powerhead with a 3-prong cord, will plug in to the new hose. The Beam 170106 Plug Hose Adaptor will work only with the following hose: Beam 30ft Electric Flush Hose PT #050797 Beam 30ft Electric Flush Hose DC #050797 Beam 35ft Electric Flush Hose PT #050798 Beam 35ft Electric Flush Hose DC #050798 Eureka 30ft Electric Flush Hose DC 050403 Eureka 30ft Electric Flush Hose PT 050403 Eureka 35ft Electric Flush Hose PT 050406 Eureka 35ft Electric Flush Hose DC 050406 Dust Care 35ft Electric DC 1-3/8 06-1143-01 Dust Care 30ft Electric DC 1-3/8 06-1145-04 Dust Care 35ft Electric DC 1-3/8 06-1139-07 Dust Care 35ft Electric PT 1-3/8 06-1134-27 Dust Care 30ft Electric PT 1-3/8 06-1144-07