The new Numatics - the spec

[turbo500]

Hey everyone,

A friend of mine has just bought one of the new "Lewis" Numatics. They're based on the new spec under the new legislation.

Some points to note:

- they're 580w single speed
- the floortool is a Wessel Werk tool, similar to a Miele floortool
- super quiet
- suction is less than the 1200w models, but not enough to hinder performance and it still spins the Airo brush.

[this post was last edited: 4/24/2014-11:06]

 

[turbo500]

Floortools

 

[turbo500]

Single speed, 580w

 

[turbo500]

Power switch and a red LED power indicator

 

[sensotronic]

Does the Airo brush come with the Lewis ?

 

[turbo500]

Hi Roger,

Yes, it does

 

[dys0nb0y]

Have you got any more pictures

 

[turbo500]

No, sorry Josh, these were all I was sent.

 

[sensotronic]

Thanks for that Chris. I may be tempted to get one.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Yay! Single Speed again!

 

[oliveoiltinfoil]

I do appreciate Numatic vacuum. I have a George wet and dry and it is brilliant. These ones will be a great collectors item if they are doing limited number of them or 1 year production run. They are very solid well made machines built in England. Shame others couldn't stay as well

 

[sebo_fan]

Nice purchase!

 

[rutger]

Hello

I liked the look of these the minute I saw them but I didn't realise they were to the new spec' so I didn't think I'd bother getting one (seemed too like the one I have). I was instead waiting for the new ones with the new motor to come out.

Therefore thanks so much Turbo500 for giving details. As that new motor & lack of "Autosave" switch clinched it for me. Order placed 20 minutes ago, all being well I collect him on Saturday

I'll let you know what Lewis is like (hopefully good !)
Cheers
Dave

 

[beko1987]

Plus 5 years good warranty. Which being single speed hopefully you won't need it!

 

[parwaz786]

Does the John com with an Airo brush? also What is the air wattage of both vacuums? Thanks

 

[turbo500]

Yes, John also comes with the turbo brush.

No idea on the air watts I'm afraid, sorry. Technical data such as airwatts doesn't really mean anything anyway, as there is no consistent measuring method in place. This will shortly be a thing of the past with the new EU legislation.

 

[richardlee1985]

I don't usually pay much attention to Numatic machines but I want a Lewis now

 

[parwaz786]

Thanks Chris

 

[seamusuk]

Well...

I shall be sticking a pair on the credit card later- think these are worthwhile keeping NIB
Seamus

 

[turbo500]

A video, courtesy of Ry_Ry87

 

[sebo_fan]

Love the video but Im also impressed to how mega quiet this new Numatic Henry is.

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Love the vid. The new floor head is very similar to the one on my Hotpoint, the middle portion pulls upwards so the main head stays in contact with the floor.

 

[ultimatevacman]

Does anyone know if there has been a limited number of these made? or are they only on sale for a couple of months? etc.

 

[super-sweeper]

I'm betting,

It's a limited production.why sell a 150th anniversary machine on the 151st anniversary?

 

[turbo500]

a limited number of these made

I think they'll probably sell them until the end of the year, like Sebo did with the Jubilee model.

 

[spiraclean]

WANT! But I can't justify it seeing as I already have a perfectly good Sebo cylinder and not enough storage space.

Really pleased to see how the latest update to Henry has turned out, and hope to see similar from other manufacturers as the new legislation comes into force. Imagine being able to have your pick of quieter, more efficient cylinders that don't double as a room heater, yet still have ample suction power. It'll be just like the olden days.

Numatic picked what is probably the best combi floor head out there at the moment, a vast improvement on the one they've used in recent years. I can't believe how well the turbo brush runs on that thick rug either, and it just goes to show they've managed to wring a heck of a lot of suction out of a 580 watt motor.

 

[suctionselector]

Lewis...

...they are very nice. Not thoroughly used one, but Joe has one from a few days ago, and I had the pleasure of using it for the first time!

First impression's are, it's very quiet. The motor is powerful to say its just 580W but it shows you don't need 2000+ watts of power for good performance. As per usual with Numatic the quality is superb, and the tools are simple but well designed.

I'm sure Joe will add some extra photo's soon

Will be ordering one soon. Fact.

 

[sebo_fan]

It is interesting with this new model though - the original James always had 800 watts and lets face it - the standard Numatic Henry was hardly overweight with power any way.

Apart from colour differences, are there any other features that differentiates John from Lewis?

 

[hi-loswitch98]

Henry did fine with the 850w motors they started out with, slowly over the years they've creeped up but that has shown to be unnecessary obviously!