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Bags for an odd little vac
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Post# 427395   6/20/2020 at 10:30 (1,377 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)        

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Hi all,

I'm just revisiting the little Westinghouse Porta-Vac that I picked up at a thrift store a while back.
It's not something that I plan on using, and it didn't even come with a hose or anything. I bought it because it was in good condition, cheap, and I had never seen anything like it.
It does run perfectly, although the suction is nothing to write home about.
Despite it not being something I'm going to use, part of me would like to replace the smelly, crumbling paper bag. The vacuum has a cloth bag that the paper bag fits into. And, since I'm not using it, there's not really a dire need for it to have a new bag in it.
But, if anyone happens to know of a bag that would fit it, I'd like to freshen it up a little.
Thanks!

Barry


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Post# 427397 , Reply# 1   6/20/2020 at 11:25 (1,377 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
you can possibly use a Hoover

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"short housing" bag for a Handivac OR the Pixie.
I'll have to look at mine better.
It might do the trick.


Post# 427409 , Reply# 2   6/20/2020 at 13:31 (1,377 days old) by Lesinutah (Utah)        
Compact

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A compact/TriStar has same diameter of the bag the edges would line up with circular part of the bag.
The Hoover port a vac and mighty mite bad gs might work too.
Les


Post# 427415 , Reply# 3   6/20/2020 at 14:01 (1,377 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
The HOOVER Type "G"

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is the one for the Pixie/Handivacs.
Yes, also look at the ones for "Portapower".


Post# 427420 , Reply# 4   6/20/2020 at 14:16 (1,377 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
If it would work, and you need one,

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I'd gladly send you one OR two.


Post# 427426 , Reply# 5   6/20/2020 at 17:03 (1,376 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)        

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Thanks, all. I'll look into those.

Barry


Post# 427520 , Reply# 6   6/22/2020 at 10:20 (1,375 days old) by broomvac (N/A)        

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If you want a modern “synthetic fleece” bag, you could cut the top off a Sebo X or Felix bag and try that.


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