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Hoover Portapower model S1015-030 Circa 1978-1980
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Post# 453778   6/13/2022 at 13:12 (682 days old) by OldCrankman (Lawrenceburg, Indiana)        

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I found this machine at the thrift store today for $3 and it runs great. I'm trying to figure how to take off the door for a bag, but I'll figure it out. Anyone got any info for this machine? This smells like a elevator when you turn it on?????

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Post# 453780 , Reply# 1   6/13/2022 at 15:29 (682 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Beautiful machine!!!!

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And, an excellent price, too! It began as a "Swingette". Then, became "portapower".

 There is a little latch by the hose.  Turn that,  the hose will come off. That little red door will come off too, exposing the bag chamber.

   Great find ! 


Post# 453783 , Reply# 2   6/13/2022 at 16:28 (682 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
Hoover

Nice vac,great price.
After you turn the hose to unlatch then swing the metal catch down and door will open(but not come off).Should have a shake out bag inside.Even though there was a paper bag available very few used it as you had to get a funnel shaped adapter with rubber band.Door in back will unsnap and open for blower(a feature missing on most modern vacs).
Did you get attachments?Any button lock Hoover atts will work.Some similar models had wheel dolly and attachment holder at machine end of hose.
Happy Hoovering.


Post# 453784 , Reply# 3   6/13/2022 at 18:33 (682 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
OldCrankman

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Scott,

A late friend of my mom's had this same machine.

Also, this machine was also available custom-made for hospital emergency rooms, being also equipped with tools to assist in removing plaster casts.

~Ben




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Post# 453788 , Reply# 4   6/13/2022 at 23:11 (682 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Ben,

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I didn't know about the hospital fitting.

  We all can learn something new.

 Thanks!


Post# 453790 , Reply# 5   6/14/2022 at 05:32 (681 days old) by OldCrankman (Lawrenceburg, Indiana)        
Maintenance machine

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I wanna say this machine was for vacuuming elevators that's why it smells like one. Maybe the motor is a little choppy who knows?

Post# 453791 , Reply# 6   6/14/2022 at 07:30 (681 days old) by texaskirbyguy (Plano, TX)        
I found the same exact model

for 3.96 from Goodwill about 6 months ago. Came with only the hose. It, too, smells like a musty elevator when run.
I disassembled it all and washed everything but the motor. Bag did not have anything nasty in it.
All the clean stuff is in the house - no smell at all. But the motor stinks still when run. It has been on my messy workbench until I can figure out how to disassemble it so hopefully I can get the musty odor out. If not I may just use it as a garage vac since to do not have a shop vac and do not suck up wet stuff anyway. My dustbuster is sometimes lacking in power out there.

Here is a good thread on the Portapower series if you had not found it yet...
www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bi...


Post# 453843 , Reply# 7   6/15/2022 at 14:01 (680 days old) by kirbyklekter (Concord,Ca.)        
"Choppy motor"

Scott,

You might want to check your motors carbon pressure,worn brushes and also give the armature a little shine where the brushes ride against. That might help smooth things out a little. Also when the on/off switch begins to wear out it can cut out a bit. Try spraying a little contact cleaner on the switch, couldn't hurt.


Post# 453860 , Reply# 8   6/16/2022 at 11:38 (679 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county)        

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They make disposable bags for this machine that do not need an adapter.

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Post# 453862 , Reply# 9   6/16/2022 at 12:13 (679 days old) by Dysonman1 (the county)        

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I love having the disposable bags for my Hoover. I use it as a bench blower. Sometimes you just Gotta have a Hoover. It’s always full of hot air.

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Post# 453864 , Reply# 10   6/16/2022 at 13:37 (679 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
And, Scott,

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that Tufflex hose is about the best ever made.  Well, in my opinion and many others.

 It lasts a very longtime.  The tools are stellar too. 

 


Post# 453867 , Reply# 11   6/16/2022 at 22:40 (679 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
I have many different models.

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I even have the one with the wheels.

  Great machines.


Post# 453877 , Reply# 12   6/17/2022 at 15:09 (678 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
I'm amazed that TTi

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STILL has them.  I was fortunate to get one NIB at The Hoover Co Employee Store when it was still across the street.  It's the black one.  

 Perhaps, in a week or so, I can show many of them.. maybe on the stairs! It's a great backdrop.


Post# 453878 , Reply# 13   6/17/2022 at 15:11 (678 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        

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Post# 453879 , Reply# 14   6/17/2022 at 15:12 (678 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
sorry...................

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It was a double post.


Post# 453887 , Reply# 15   6/17/2022 at 20:28 (678 days old) by gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)        
Then, there's the "Platinum"

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'portapower' wannabe.  The tools look like toys.  The cleaner squeals, BUT, is strong.

 


Post# 453890 , Reply# 16   6/17/2022 at 20:39 (678 days old) by KirbyClassicIII (Milwaukie, Oregon)        
Dysonman1

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Tom,

The Wards Portapower you have, with the 1.7 peak HP motor, is a mid-1981 or 1982 model as it would also have the slide-type switch rather than the toggle switch that the Swingette and the older Portapowers (with the Dial-A-Matic motor) had.

~Ben


Post# 453900 , Reply# 17   6/18/2022 at 09:13 (677 days old) by dysonman1 (the county)        
Ben

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You are correct. My friend Eric gave it to me. He bought it brand new. I have the box and everything. All vac shop repair rooms need a blower of some kind. I used to use an old Filter Queen but the motor finally gave way. The Hoover was perfect as it can actually sit on the workbench and is the right size and power for all those needs. After I wash a part, I use the Hoover to dry it.

Post# 458461 , Reply# 18   12/8/2022 at 06:05 (504 days old) by OldCrankman (Lawrenceburg, Indiana)        
But question is.

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Is this a plastic wand model or metal wand model? It doesn't have the wand though.

Post# 458467 , Reply# 19   12/8/2022 at 12:12 (504 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        
Hoover Office Machine Cleaner

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I knew Hoover made those thicker bags to go with its Office Machine Cleaner. Had one of our employees spill copier toner all over the carpet one time. It was a mess! I had one myself that came with those thicker bags.

I didn't know that MW made bags for their version.


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Post# 458468 , Reply# 20   12/8/2022 at 12:22 (504 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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