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Hi I can only think it's perhaps because Numatic have had people asking for a plain Henry without a face, so perhaps that's why they've now given the option. Personally the thought of taking him out of the box & clipping a mask on rather that him having a face to start with doesn't hold quite...

Hi all I took a look at one of the new 3D faced Henry's today (there was one on display in Tesco). I have to say, I couldn't really see that much difference (I nearly didn't notice there was a difference). It's ok & on the Henry the clip on face fitted well but on a Hetty that was next to it...

I only ever seem to see real cheapo stuff at car-boot sales & a lot of Dysons. I've never seen a Numatic. My dream is to find a mint Numatic David for a fiver (yep I can dream !) Cheers Dave

Cheers Guys ;-) Enjoy the long weekend. Dave

Hello I didn't change the switch as to be honest i'm not sure it's that, so I thought if I can get a motor, I'll bung a new one in as then at least the little guy will have a new motor so hopefully that should rule that potential problem out. Now just to figure out how to do it & where to get...

Hello I think I might opt for a new motor for the little chap, Is this a straightforward DIY job that I could look at doing myself or more specialist? As if I have to pay someone the cost might be prohibitive. Any tips/ advice would be great. Many thanks Dave

Hello I might give the switch a try & see how it goes. If anyone has any other thoughts on what I might try too, please give me a shout. Many thanks Dave :-)

Hello Nothing looks cracked or broken. There was when I initially opened him up a fair bit of muck in there but I got most of that out. Could it possibly be the switch or something like that? As I heard the vertical switch types used on this model aren't that good. Many thanks - Dave

Hello all. I put the new brushes into my Numatic (Colin) - thanks to all who gave tips on how to do it, that helped me greatly. Unfortunately though he is still making the same noise & smell as before. If anyone has any other suggestions as to what I might do to fix him, they'd be gratefully...

Excellent, thanks for the tip Alexhoovers94, it'll come in very handy. The info' about the machine itself is great too, as I find that sort of stuff fascinating. Many thanks - Dave

Hello I haven't done the job yet but the brushes have arrived. It's the single speed Panasonic motor, so the brushes are just carbon type things on the end of springs with a metal bit on the end. I presume I have to get the old spring/brush out & re-use the holder. It looks like i'll have fun ...

That's superb thanks for the info' all. I've noted the motor type etc & have priced up some brushes so will be getting some & attempting to fit them. I've never worked on a vacuum before so wish me luck ! Many thanks- Dave

Hello Can anyone offer any help? I have a Numatic vacuum with the wide stability base that lives in my garage- we call him Colin if that helps :-) He dates I think from around 2002 & has the vertical red press down type switch. I bought him second hand a couple of years ago & he's worked ok (bit...

I'd say eBay is probably a good bet, i've seen one or two on there in the past few months. Good luck. Dave

Today many people are totally unsure if they'll ever have a job or future (or keep the job they have), that produces its own stresses & strains. I don't think anyone unless they study every job can say people don't work as hard as they did. Certainly the job for life & the security & happiness...

Cool thanks for that, i'll keep an eye out for one myself. Cheers Dave

Sorry to hi-jack the thread but dysondestijl, can I just ask where did you get the little red house that the Henry in the background is sat on? Cheers Dave

Joe I think it's called a black cable hook. Affordable group (aka Henryvacs) who are Numatic specialists sell them. I think the part number is 227019 (better check though.) They have some interesting "exploded parts diagrams" for Numatics on their site too. Cheers Dave

Well done Joe, he's a great little chap. Being 800w with no cord re-wind i'd say he's pretty early. Numatic sell a black plastic hook to hang the cord on if his is missing (they usually are). People often replace the tubs, you should find an earlier one easy enough if you decide to. You could...

Well done Joe, great choice. Enjoy your new Henry, remember though, those little guys are highly addictive & you may end up with more than one Numatic :-) Cheers Dave