18in Hoover Conquest Bag Conversion

Today I put a NOS Hoover bag system + HEPA type A bag on my 2005 18in Conquest. I now understand why this setup is desired over the dust cup option which came with my Conquest. It’s quieter, more powerful, and all with better filtration. Easy maintenance, too. Look, I like the dust cup, and I do think some people get dramatic about them—they’re really not that bad—but I admit that this is better. The dust cup system was a cool experience—this is the first vacuum I’ve had with one—but I don’t see myself reinstalling it.

I bought my Conquest locally for $35 early in 2023. I would’ve preferred the narrower model, but the Hoover Conquest was a dream machine of mine and I couldn’t pass it up. I gave it the full treatment: new 608 motor bearings on both ends, new rubber motor mounts, cleaned and repacked the intermediate pulley with Mobil Polyrex EM, enameled the exhaust gasket plate, new agitator, new belts, and new chassis (because why not). The rest of the parts looked good after a wash.

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Post# 468612 1/10/2024 at 22:16 by broomvac (N/A)
Checkrate/Likes 2 Today I put a NOS Hoover bag system + HEPA type A bag on my 2005 18in Conquest. I now understand why this setup is desired over the dust cup option which came with my Conquest. It’s quieter, more powerful, and all with better filtration. Easy maintenance, too. Look, I like the dust cup, and I do think some people get dramatic about them—they’re really not that bad—but I admit that this is better. The dust cup system was a cool experience—this is the first vacuum I’ve had with one—but I don’t see myself reinstalling it. I bought my Conquest locally for $35 early in 2023. I would’ve preferred the narrower model, but the Hoover Conquest was a dream machine of mine and I couldn’t pass it up. I gave it the full treatment: new 608 motor bearings on both ends, new rubber motor mounts, cleaned and repacked the intermediate pulley with Mobil Polyrex EM, enameled the exhaust gasket plate, new agitator, new belts, and new chassis (because why not). The rest of the parts looked good after a wash. Photos... < > Photo 1 of 3 View Full Size

Post# 468614 , Reply# 1 1/10/2024 at 23:02 by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)
Checkrate/Likes *Awesome!* The Conquests were in my opinion one of the last good Hoovers ever made. It's like an American Concept and British Turbopower Hoover all in one. I think the dust cup set up is useful if you were vacuuming up carpet fiber after installing brand new carpets in for a living. Definitely keep this for as long as you can. Do you have a YouTube video of it running?

Post# 468615 , Reply# 2 1/11/2024 at 00:40 by repairman (Woodridge, IL)
Checkrate/Likes Very nice indeed! I still need to find a Conquest to use my spare brushroll and outer bag with. I had a beige 18" unit that I sold many years ago. It's a beast for sure.

Post# 468826 , Reply# 3 1/20/2024 at 06:56 by broomvac (N/A)
Checkrate/Likes Thank you both! I feel lucky to have found mine. It is a beast indeed, and a weird hybrid of the Turbopower and Concept. I do not yet have a video uploaded but I do plan to film one at some point. When I do, I’ll come back here and post a link. broomvac

Post# 468835 , Reply# 4 1/20/2024 at 20:08 by Gottahaveahoove (Pittston, Pennsylvania, 18640)
Checkrate/Likes 2 *Great vacuum.* I have one from the vault.

Post# 468859 , Reply# 5 1/21/2024 at 16:07 by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)
Checkrate/Likes Oh wow I had no idea these were from the millennium. I thought they were from the 80's.