The Hoover 38663010 is the small part that fixes the worst thing about a PortaPower: emptying it. Out of the box, PortaPower canisters collect debris in a reusable cloth bag that has to be shaken out - a dusty, unpleasant chore that puts everything the vacuum captured right back into the air. This genuine Hoover adapter converts the machine to disposable Type N paper bags: when the bag fills, pop it off and drop it in the trash. No dust cloud, no dirty hands, no downtime.
Built for
The PortaPower is a staple wherever a full-size vacuum will not go - commercial cleaning crews carry them for stairwells and detail work, maintenance teams use them in elevators, machine rooms, and vehicles, and they are everywhere in aviation and bus fleet cleaning. For all of those users, the adapter is close to mandatory: shaking out a cloth bag inside a building you just cleaned is self-defeating, and doing it inside an aircraft cabin or van is worse. Facilities with air quality standards also prefer paper-bag capture, since disposable bags contain fine dust far better than emptied-and-reused cloth.
Installation is a snap-in conversion - the adapter holds the mouth of a Type N paper bag in place of the cloth bag assembly. Note that the adapter does not include the o-ring, and the drive belt (Hoover 046550AG) shown in some parts diagrams is a separate part.
Specifications
Genuine Hoover OEM bag adapter, part number 38663010. Converts PortaPower canister vacuums from cloth bag to disposable Type N paper bags. Fits all PortaPower models including CH30000 and C2094, and S-series portables such as S1015, S1029, S1049, S1055, S1075, S1077, S1079, S1127, and S7065 variants. Plastic construction. O-ring not included.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hoover models does this adapter fit?
All PortaPower canister models, including the current CH30000, the C2094, and older S-series portables (S1015, S1049, S1055, S1075, S1077, S1079, S1127, S7065 and variants).
What bags do I use after installing it?
Hoover Type N disposable paper bags. The adapter holds the Type N bag where the cloth bag assembly used to sit.
Does it come with the o-ring?
No. The 38663010 adapter does not include the o-ring - if yours is worn or missing, order it separately.
Why convert from the cloth bag?
Dust control and speed. Emptying a cloth bag throws captured dust back into the air; a paper bag comes off sealed and goes straight in the trash, which is cleaner for the operator and the building.
Discount Cleaning Products is an authorized dealer with US-based customer service. Our team works with janitorial contractors, facility managers, and restoration professionals every day, so if you are not sure this is the right fit for your equipment or your cleaning program, contact us before you order and we will help you match the correct product.