Numatic Henry HVR 200 - 22

[ryry_87]

Hi rex, the all-red Henry was the very first all plastic bodied Numatic and was offered as a cheaper alternative at the time to the NV250 commercial model which was all steel. It was originally a commercial model when it first came out but when Numatic entered the domestic market in about 1981, they made the top black to look like a hat and called it Henry. Thats where the Henry story began lol

The red upright in the brochure pic is a Numatic upright but was made by another company called Truvox.

 

[sensotronic]

I've had many Numatic cleaners in the past but I sold them all. My favourite was the Henry Hound with the electric power head that was so quiet I thought it was faulty when I first switched it on. I am hankering for another Henry Hound or possibly the similar Henry Turbo.

I liked the Hound because you could use a standard non power hose with it which is lighter to use for the above floor jobs. I even had a 5 metre length hose which was great for the stairs and high up cleaning jobs.

I think the tools could be improved with a telescopic tube and a locking system similar to Miele and Sebo cylinders. I found that the standard tubes could be hard to separate sometimes.

I found out that Numatic are going to put a parking bracket on the back of the cleaner for the tube and the face is getting a revamp with a more 3D look. There will also be a cordless version of Henry for commercial use.

The Henry cleaner is very good value for money, is quiet and has a large capacity. The Hepa bags are a great improvement on the paper ones. Apart from the electric head version, they don't cope very well with pet hairs. The air powered turbo head is an improvement on the standard head, but I'm not keen on air powered heads due to the increased noise level associated with them. It's good that they are still made in the UK and hope they will continue to be as a made in China model would probably not have the longevity we have come to associate Henry with.

 

[rutger]

A parking bracket on the back of a Henry is a good idea they've needed one for ages as currently storing them is a pain. I also agree concerning the tubes, they're ok but a bit basic & a telescopic set would again make storage easier & probably increase sales- the only reason my parents didn't buy a Henry was a Miele with its telescopic tubes was easier to store in their tiny bungalow.
The 3D looking face sounds interesting sensotronic , where did you hear about that, any more info'?
I too am glad Henry is still built in Britain, in a world where we now in Britain seem to make so little it's nice that we still at least make a decent vacuum cleaner.
Dave

 

[sensotronic]

Dave,

I read about the new face etc by downloading the Numatic 2012 ISSA Interclean brochure.

The link is on Numatic's home page.

http://www.numatic.co.uk/

 

[rutger]

That's superb sensotronic, thanks for that.
Enjoy the rest of the weekend, I assume it's sunny where you are!
Dave

 

[sebo_fan]

Well, instead of Henry's tubes, you could use Hoover Telios telescopic tubes et al (Vax, Electrolux etc) as I do with my Henry. I retain the bent angle part though at the top and use either twin Electrolux pipes (the ones with the plastic inserts at the tops as they are easier to take off) or another telescopic tube set I took off an old Electrolux Powerplus cylinder vac.

 

[rutger]

Cool tip Sebo_fan.
Thanks

 

[jmurray01]

"I found that the standard tubes could be hard to separate sometimes." I wish I had your problem - With me the tubes keep separating during vacuuming which can be inconvenient...