Numatic Hetty with an extra surprise!

[vintagerepairer]

" I think Numatic should supply it anyway "

I doubt they ever will, more likely this is the "Argos Incentive". As I said, Argos always used to say there was a stair-hose, indeed going so far as to point out it was an ensemble exclusive to them.

 

[sebo_fan]

Im unsure whether Numatic need to put another freebie like an extra hose. If you buy the Henry or Hetty model doesn't it come with the standard 2.5 metre hose anyway? Sledge style vacuums at the most (discounting certain SEBO cylinder that come with 2.1 metre) either measure 1.5 metres to 1.8 metres.

Put simply, you'd still get a bargain longer reach hose if you buy a standard Henry vacuum.

Or course I can see the benefit of an added hose, but at the same time, I found the 2.5 metre hose is long enough for most homes. As an ex-James owner, I found the smaller hose was more than acceptable at times, even though the 2.5 metre version continually used to bang off the doors in my home

 

[spiraclean]

The standard Numatic hose is longer than average, but still not long enough to reach the top of the stairs. A common complaint about Henry is that he doesn't sit on stairs particularly well, and must either be stabilised with one's knee or carried in the other hand. This additional hose solves the issue by allowing you to leave the cleaner on the ground as you work your way up. It probably isn't essential, but I'm sure it's appreciated by many. Argos really ought to point out that they have this bonus as an exclusive, because I'm sure many customers would consider it far more useful than the Henry branded shopping tote or beach ball (?!) that they would have received by purchasing the cleaner elsewhere.

 

[sensotronic]

I don't think current models have the ball or bag now as I've read reviews of disappointed buyers who were expecting at least the bag.

I agree that the stair hose is a very useful bonus and should be highlighted by Argos in their catalogue and website. I bought my Hetty from Argos because it had £10 off and a £10 voucher towards a future purchase and had no idea about the stair hose until I opened the box.

I can confirm that it easily reaches up a standard flight of stairs with plenty of length left to do a couple more steps if your staircase is longer than average. I also found the extension hose useful when I was cleaning my venetian blinds and general detail cleaning with the dusting brush.

 

[madabouthoovers]

When I bought my Henry from Argos last year (the yellow HVR200A) it had a red bag with the face on it, 3 spare bags, but no extra hose, so it hasn't always been supplied from Argos. Numatic seem to put one in when they feel like it. May be why Argos don't advertise the extra hose now, as its hit and miss whether you will get one or not. My guess is when the new HiFlo Henrys come out on the market, you wont be getting any extras at all, as they have to recover all their re-development costs associated with the un-needed shift from 1200W to 580W.

 

[rolls_rapide]

Does anyone know what this new high efficiency motor looks like?

 

[piano_god]

There is a picture of the new motor in Numatic's 2014 ISSA Interclean brochure, which is accessible from www.numatic.co.uk home page.

It's a two-stage motor that to me appears to be sourced from Ametek Italia.

 

[rutger]

There was no spare hose in with my John or a bag. I did get an Aero-brush as well as a normal floor tool though.
Dave

 

[dys0nb0y]

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