Numatic vacuums

[alexhoovers94]

I don't see what all the hype is with Henry's, they are just an extremely basic cylinder vacuum. Very boring cleaners indeed. And if it were not for the smiley face and name, I don't think they would have quite the appeal, certainly not to the Domestic market.

That said I do like them and have a couple myself.

 

[alexhoovers94]

I don't see what all the hype is with Henry's, they are just an extremely basic cylinder vacuum. Very boring cleaners indeed. And if it were not for the smiley face and name, I don't think they would have quite the appeal, certainly not to the Domestic market.

That said I do like them and have a couple myself.

 

[vintagerepairer]

It's the plain and boring that makes them the sucess.

 

[sebo_fan]

I dont see what all the hype is

Well its interesting that you say that Alex.

Lets take a look at the "rivals" who try to make tub vacuums, and possibly well before Henry vacs came onto the domestic market.

Apart from Karcher, the other brand that springs to mind who make tub vacuums is Hoover and previously Electrolux and Goblin/Aqua Vac.

Back in 2011 to 2013 Hoover made the MultiFunction Pro vacuums. Only they supplied them with short plastic tubes, silly array of clip on tools and to top it all off, an unstable disposition. And yes I tried one, but rather, the more basic red model. Not bad wee tubs in my experience if judging the body alone including the tool storer idea but built with such awful accessories to use it.

End of the day Henry might be "boring" but he has been designed well. And have parts and consumables that aren't either so difficult to obtain to keep it going or are built with a bit of common sense.

 

[vacuumlover]

I have to agree with Alex, I personally find them boring too.

 

[oliveoiltinfoil]

What's not to love about Numatics? Other than the facts they perform no better than any other straight suctions cylinder on carpets, for everything else and hard flooring, they are bang on. Very simple design, they last forever, very good quality materials, solidly built, large, cheap bags with great filtration and inexpensive for what it is and to top it off, it is British built! Right down to the ball bearings and ground up plastic.

If they only done a PN version, somewhat better than the Henry hound. If it had a SEBO PT1 head or whatever the one is sued for the Felix, it would be perfect.

 

[alexhoovers94]

The are far too bulky and inconvenient for domestic use though.

 

[parwaz786]

What he said ^

 

[sebo_fan]

Not as bulky as the tall Karcher ones though in my experience and they're sold on the domestic market. With plastic tubes no less.