matt8808
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I won't bore you all to death too much, I'm sure we all know the basics about Henry, however they have made some interesting changes.
Firstly the motor is now only 580 watts down from the previos versions 1200. The motor sound is quieter than previous Henry machines I have owned and the suction is still just as strong! I'm amazed at how much suction it manages to produce given the low power input. I have the Airo brush (turbo brush) for it too and it spins it powerfully, even on plush carpet. The motor sound, although quieter than previous versions, has the traditional quality sound to it that we come to expect from Numatic. It's more of a quiet hum and definately not a high pitched whine.
It's also worth noting that the motor produces almost no heat. I can vacuum the entire house from top to bottom in one go and the exhaust air is barely above room temp!! I guess that this is due to the motor running slower with the lower electrical intake? Either way I've never known a clean air machine run so cold.
The main body of the machine is the same as the previous version regarding the bin and filter. Numatic have gone back to the simple on/off switch design and dropped the high/low setting switch - something that pleases me greatly as it will surely help boost the already fantasic reliability of these machines. It's also one less thing to go wrong. I mean you can't get any simpler than a motor with an on/off switch can you? They've stuck a 'power on' indicator light in place of the high/low switch... something that reminds me of the very first Vax machines.
The underside of the motor housing is slightly different, and the fan chamber of the motor looks more of a dome shape. This probably partly explains how they have halved the motor power and retained the same suction power.
The floor tool is different too. It reminds of a Miele floor head and works SO much better than previous Henry floor heads. I'm a little dissapointed to see a plastic base plate on it though given the machine is designed for commercial use. It will be interesting to see how the new nozzle stands up to commercial use and I dare say they will at some point start fitting a stainless steel base to the new style floor tool. Either way the new style floor head does a fantastic job and I'm really really pleased with the results it gives. It really sticks to the carpet! I'm finding I dont really feel the need to use the Airo Brush.
The small tools are the same as previos versions.
One thing that has changed though. Something I've only ever seen on cylinder Sebo machines before, is the hose!
Can you tell from the pictures?
It starts off as the 'normal' width at the working end and gets wider as it nears the machine. Sebo call this a cone shaped hose and claim it improves suction and reduces blockages. There is no mention of this as a feature from Numatic, however it is a good feature that helps explain how the suction is so high from the low power input. It's as if the power is being funnelled down the hose to the floor tool.
That's about all I can think of really so here are a load of pictures...
Firstly the motor is now only 580 watts down from the previos versions 1200. The motor sound is quieter than previous Henry machines I have owned and the suction is still just as strong! I'm amazed at how much suction it manages to produce given the low power input. I have the Airo brush (turbo brush) for it too and it spins it powerfully, even on plush carpet. The motor sound, although quieter than previous versions, has the traditional quality sound to it that we come to expect from Numatic. It's more of a quiet hum and definately not a high pitched whine.
It's also worth noting that the motor produces almost no heat. I can vacuum the entire house from top to bottom in one go and the exhaust air is barely above room temp!! I guess that this is due to the motor running slower with the lower electrical intake? Either way I've never known a clean air machine run so cold.
The main body of the machine is the same as the previous version regarding the bin and filter. Numatic have gone back to the simple on/off switch design and dropped the high/low setting switch - something that pleases me greatly as it will surely help boost the already fantasic reliability of these machines. It's also one less thing to go wrong. I mean you can't get any simpler than a motor with an on/off switch can you? They've stuck a 'power on' indicator light in place of the high/low switch... something that reminds me of the very first Vax machines.
The underside of the motor housing is slightly different, and the fan chamber of the motor looks more of a dome shape. This probably partly explains how they have halved the motor power and retained the same suction power.
The floor tool is different too. It reminds of a Miele floor head and works SO much better than previous Henry floor heads. I'm a little dissapointed to see a plastic base plate on it though given the machine is designed for commercial use. It will be interesting to see how the new nozzle stands up to commercial use and I dare say they will at some point start fitting a stainless steel base to the new style floor tool. Either way the new style floor head does a fantastic job and I'm really really pleased with the results it gives. It really sticks to the carpet! I'm finding I dont really feel the need to use the Airo Brush.
The small tools are the same as previos versions.
One thing that has changed though. Something I've only ever seen on cylinder Sebo machines before, is the hose!
Can you tell from the pictures?
It starts off as the 'normal' width at the working end and gets wider as it nears the machine. Sebo call this a cone shaped hose and claim it improves suction and reduces blockages. There is no mention of this as a feature from Numatic, however it is a good feature that helps explain how the suction is so high from the low power input. It's as if the power is being funnelled down the hose to the floor tool.
That's about all I can think of really so here are a load of pictures...
