Numatic

[filterboy244]

yes it does i gotta ask why numatic decided to give the cleaners a name and a face xD

 

[ultimatevacman]

Ok, so when Numatic started out they were making cleaners without names or faces, but they noticed that a lot of customers were returning the vacuums, from customer abuse, broken cables, split hoses etc.

So they thought, if they give the cleaner a name and a face customers would treat it better, so turning out in less returns. And it worked.

And that's how Henry was 'born' lol

- Joe

 

[cc]

Henry's US family

When I was touring Europe with a group of my students several years ago I happened upon the Numatic vacuums. The Henry was used in so many restaurants and hotels, that even my students became interested. Of course, upon my return I had to have one of these little guys. Found the best price at govacuum. Since then have used Henry and Charles quite a bit with no problems, great quality machines, last forever, simple design, and yes the face makes them hard to leave out in the cold. If you have never owned one I highly recommend it - an investment you will enjoy.

 

[filterboy244]

well yes i do plan on importing one

 

[ultimatevacman]

In fact, you can get Numatic's on Govacuum.com, I've put a link to their website.
It's a bit more expensive than in the UK, but it's cheaper than importing one.
Just scroll down the page and it'll show you all the Numatic's.

- Joe

http://www.govacuum.com/Categories/210-Canister-Vacuums-Numatic.aspx/1/80000010^Numatic

 

[kirbytradition7]

North American vs. British Numatics

The Numatics sold here in North America have plugs suitable for our 110V outlets, while those sold in the UK have larger, fatter 3-prong plugs (for the UK 220V outlets). So there is no need to import one from the UK (theirs could not plug into North American outlets anyway).

I lived in London, UK, for 3 years (2004-2007) as a student at King's College London. I lived in one of the University of London halls. There, I first encountered Henry--and have never forgotten him. I recently moved to Canada from the US, and was pleasantly surprised to see the Numatics available here!

 

[filterboy244]

Oh ok

 

[filterboy244]

Go vacuum.com

GEEZ!. thats a bit much on price :S

 

[ultimatevacman]

Yeah, I know. Way more expensive than here in the UK, but I promise, you won't be disappointed at all. They are great little cleaners and I couldn't recommend them enough.

- Joe

 

[dysondestijl]

Cool I didn't know govacuum had the hetty or the James

 

[ultimatevacman]

Yeah they do!

I really want a James.

 

[dysondestijl]

I love my James! He is so much more easier to use than Henry, by where the handle is positioned I mean, you can carry it when you use it, you can store all the tools on the vac, they are very light, and I just generally like them better than Henry!

 

[ultimatevacman]

Cool! I might get one then

@filterboy224 Here's another Henry I just got for only £15

 

[ultimatevacman]

Here he is next to his brother

 

[filterboy244]

Look at all the happy henries