Brand-New 2013 Numatic Henry Vacuum Cleaner

[alexhoovers94]

Hey everyone, last week I decided to treat myself to a new Numatic Henry Autosave.
I ordered it from John Lewis last week on the 30/12/13 so it took a few days to arrive, but never mind...Here are some pictures of "him".

 

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Here he is parked...

 

[jord123]

Here he is parked

Don't leave him there he might get a parking ticket

 

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inside...

 

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Jord123...

Lol, I shall not.

 

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Numatic logo...

 

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Ratings sticker...

Giving you the weight of the machine as well! lol. MY 2008 Henry doesn't have that, lol.
This one was made in week 49 of 2013, however I am not sure to actually call it my "2013 Henry" or "2014 Henry" as I got it in the new year.

 

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On/Off and Autosave button...

 

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Unusual moulded plug for a Henry, they are usually square...

 

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A closer look at the parking "system"

 

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So lovely, shiney and not scratched, not for long!! lol...

 

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Henry logo and flower to show that it is eco friendly...

 

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3D face view from the side...

 

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Here he is without a face...It is not the same, is it?...

 

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Thats better!!...

 

[parwaz786]

Reply #8
My Auntie's 2012 Eco Henry has that same plug

When you get a vac, you can sometimes see the hidden secrets in/on it. Examples are;
look behind an eco henry's bucket, it has marks specially for the park feature
it also has the clip holder things for the face!

Dyson DC04, well that has a blob of plastic under the filter/cyclone top where the filter wash indicator would be on the constant max, it is exactly there

 

[alexhoovers94]

And finally...

Here is an unboxing/demonstration video I made when it arrived today...well it's gone 12am so yesterday afternoon, oh, you know what I mean, lol.

 

[vintagerepairer]

Plug

The square plug was the Volex UK made plug. This has not been used on these cleaners for a good deal of years now. I assume it is all about cost.

 

[alexhoovers94]

is that plug not UK made then? Hang on I will check.......it doesn't say.

 

[vintagerepairer]

Maybe UK but they often don't say. Also they tend to have Chinese sounding names on them, like Sun Fai.

 

[ultimatevacman]

Very nice Alex!  Congrats on your purchase!


 


That plug is odd, both my James and Bertie (purchased new this year, or last year I suppose, happy new year!) Have the square plug like you mentioned,  alyhough I have seen other Henrys with the triangle plug too.

 

[jord123]

My old 2009 henry had that plug then they went back to square one now back to the triangle one

 

[alexhoovers94]

I think they just use what they have in at the time, lol.

 

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[vintagerepairer]

plugs

It will all depend on who is charging what, and what flexes are used.

For instance, as a domestic model, the Henry and Hetty use a long 0.75mm lead which is hard-wired to the cleaner. These leads are quite likely to be purchased in bulk by Numatic, with the plugs ready fitted.

Other models use a 1.00mm flex which then terminates into a socket, the likes of which can be disconnected easily by the user. The moulded socker outlet is unique to Numatic and therefore they will have had to strike a deal with a manufacturer who could model that socket, and then have the 13amp in the style of what that manufacturer is offering.

 

[rutger]

Great video of the new Henry.

I must admit I was cringing when you decided to take the face off, you're a brave man risking it snapping! I'm so glad it didn't.

The park feature is a long overdue feature on these.

Dave

 

[alexhoovers94]

I too was cringing while trying to remove it. I kept debating whether to pull it harder or not and in the end I thought F**K it and just pulled it off. It is not something I will be doing on an on-going basis!!

 

[singingrainbow]

Finally Alex you have something to give those carpets a really good deep clean, because deep down you know you need Henry. Henry, who better? Ok this joke is over


In all seriousness that is a very nice machine and I generally like numatic cleaners (who doesn't?). In fact I'm half considering getting a James for general use so I can keep my Henry looking nice.


Scott

 

[alexhoovers94]

Oh yes, you can't go wrong with a Henry!!