Vintage European machines..
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davetranter
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If and when I can get some digital photographs taken, I'll post one here of my 'National'....
All best
Dave T
If and when I can get some digital photographs taken, I'll post one here of my 'National'....
All best
Dave T
dysondestijl
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Here are a few...
dysondestijl
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Don't you just love their little cute faces....
edgar
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numatic
numatic
numatic
Hans, I have a few "foreigners" in my collection!
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">Here's a link to a Flickr photo set I've created so you can see a few of the ones I have.</span>
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">Bill W.
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<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">Here's a link to a Flickr photo set I've created so you can see a few of the ones I have.</span>
<span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;">Bill W.
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sebo_fan
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Im glad Numatic haven't gone to town to personalise any more of their tub vacs. Can you imagine what people would do if a drawing of a backside was put round the back?? Mind you, I could see the fun in being able to custom build you Henry with a furry tail lol Or those battery pack light chains to add a bit of flashing colour any time Henry is switched on.
Just had another thought - if Viking horns could be put on the top, you could just slide the tools on!
Just had another thought - if Viking horns could be put on the top, you could just slide the tools on!
davetranter
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Sebo_Fan
Just for you......
Horns.......
Just for you......
Horns.......
davetranter
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Sebo_Fan
.... And accessories.... ;-)
.... And accessories.... ;-)
davetranter
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Kenkart
As promised.......
General view.....
As promised.......
General view.....
davetranter
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Kenkart
As promised......
Name plate....
As promised......
Name plate....
vintagerepairer
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Are the Henrys really good, or just something to look cute??
It has been said that in the event of a nuclear explosion, only cockroaches will survive. I would add Numatic Henry cleaners to that too. I saw on this forum that someone asked if they were merely an expensive shop-vac. They are not. Henry is a top-quality canister cleaner, with lots of useful suction, top-quality tool kit, larger paper bag, very long lead, and a relatively low price tag. They are around half the price of a Dyson, and as the years have progressed sales have boomed, meaning more and more high-street retailers and supermarkets are now selling them (at one time it was solely independent retailers and janitorial houses who sold them) and in turn so sales boomed further.
The fact of the matter is that everyone in the UK knows who Henry is, and he makes few promises, but lives up to those which he makes. A good deal of UK consumers have tried many bagless cleaners and have been disappointing; although very basic and cheap to buy, Henry does manage to quench that thirst for those who just want a high-quality no-nonsense suction cleaner. Under normal use in a domestic setting, a Henry could literally last someones lifetime.
It has been said that in the event of a nuclear explosion, only cockroaches will survive. I would add Numatic Henry cleaners to that too. I saw on this forum that someone asked if they were merely an expensive shop-vac. They are not. Henry is a top-quality canister cleaner, with lots of useful suction, top-quality tool kit, larger paper bag, very long lead, and a relatively low price tag. They are around half the price of a Dyson, and as the years have progressed sales have boomed, meaning more and more high-street retailers and supermarkets are now selling them (at one time it was solely independent retailers and janitorial houses who sold them) and in turn so sales boomed further.
The fact of the matter is that everyone in the UK knows who Henry is, and he makes few promises, but lives up to those which he makes. A good deal of UK consumers have tried many bagless cleaners and have been disappointing; although very basic and cheap to buy, Henry does manage to quench that thirst for those who just want a high-quality no-nonsense suction cleaner. Under normal use in a domestic setting, a Henry could literally last someones lifetime.
davetranter
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Henry
At risk of hijacking a 'Vintage' thread.......
All I can say (regarding longevity) is that the 'Henry' featured in my photographs was purchased (used) by my mother at the beginning of 1992. It has outlasted her, and is still going strong, though it is not my 'daily drive' now.
I am somewhat mystified by the references to 'bags'... Whilst I have seen a bag in a 'Henry' in a commercial setting, my mother's has a large fine-mesh 'screen' filter, which is all that it has ever used. When everything is 'clean' the suction is phenomenal.....
All best
Dave T
At risk of hijacking a 'Vintage' thread.......
All I can say (regarding longevity) is that the 'Henry' featured in my photographs was purchased (used) by my mother at the beginning of 1992. It has outlasted her, and is still going strong, though it is not my 'daily drive' now.
I am somewhat mystified by the references to 'bags'... Whilst I have seen a bag in a 'Henry' in a commercial setting, my mother's has a large fine-mesh 'screen' filter, which is all that it has ever used. When everything is 'clean' the suction is phenomenal.....
All best
Dave T
vintagerepairer
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Bags
All Henry cleaners can be used without a dustbag, and commercially I expect a good deal are. However, it is arguably much more convenient to use a bag.
All Henry cleaners can be used without a dustbag, and commercially I expect a good deal are. However, it is arguably much more convenient to use a bag.
dysondestijl
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Wow dave I'm glad Henry is here! Don't you just love the limited edition colours? Lol
ultimatevacman
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That's a very nice Henry, Dave! I'd LOVE one like that, those cream and brown ones look so 70's 
Joe
Joe
sebo_fan
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Love the horns!!! And the tools on the horns!! He looks good with horns - oh my!
sebo_fan
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VR - also in support of Henry - the vacuums can take a lot of abuse. This isn't a vac that is made to be coo'd after, or treated with kid gloves. The bonus with Henry is that although he already has a long cord, the boy is well endowed with a long hose - so you're really pulling just the hose for more access half the time than shifting the tub around.
A fleece washable cloth dust bag is also available. I've used it and it isn't as messy to empty as bagless only with Henry - dump the dust and throw the caked fleece bag in the washing machine. Simples!
A fleece washable cloth dust bag is also available. I've used it and it isn't as messy to empty as bagless only with Henry - dump the dust and throw the caked fleece bag in the washing machine. Simples!
collector2
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Hey Dave:
Interesting - I havn't seen very many of those under the National name that I can remember. I know they were made in Scotland by Vactric - I have one in my collection that was sold in Canada by the State Vacuum Stores under the name President. (Says made by Vactric Ltd, Lanarkshire, Scotland on the name plate). Wasn't National one of the electric board's house brands over there?
President PW
Interesting - I havn't seen very many of those under the National name that I can remember. I know they were made in Scotland by Vactric - I have one in my collection that was sold in Canada by the State Vacuum Stores under the name President. (Says made by Vactric Ltd, Lanarkshire, Scotland on the name plate). Wasn't National one of the electric board's house brands over there?
President PW
Love!
The Canadian machines, My Green Electrolux you helped me fix is a great favorite QUIET!!! I love that red swivel top you found a while back.I have a Gem which is basically a chrome plated Water Matic.I also have that nice Coronado , Its fun to see all the different stuff that has been made!
The Canadian machines, My Green Electrolux you helped me fix is a great favorite QUIET!!! I love that red swivel top you found a while back.I have a Gem which is basically a chrome plated Water Matic.I also have that nice Coronado , Its fun to see all the different stuff that has been made!
chestermikeuk
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National....
Was indeed a local Electricity Board model made by Vactric, very popular cleaner of the era, solid and heavy, the hose has one of the most heavy screw-in adaptors out there...sold with an array of accessories - even the ubiquitous moth ball crystalizor..
Was indeed a local Electricity Board model made by Vactric, very popular cleaner of the era, solid and heavy, the hose has one of the most heavy screw-in adaptors out there...sold with an array of accessories - even the ubiquitous moth ball crystalizor..
chestermikeuk
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Brand Vactric
very sturdy cleaners, still many about and easy to service and repair!!
very sturdy cleaners, still many about and easy to service and repair!!
chestermikeuk
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The Dudley Junior
Heres one of the older models from the 50`s, always supplied in a wooden box, compartments for all the accessories...surprisingly the braid cable is usable,and the little details and instructions printed on the box..it has lovely chrome ends and a "Snakeskin" effect on the body..
Heres one of the older models from the 50`s, always supplied in a wooden box, compartments for all the accessories...surprisingly the braid cable is usable,and the little details and instructions printed on the box..it has lovely chrome ends and a "Snakeskin" effect on the body..
chestermikeuk
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And the Bylock
Table vac for those apartments, flats and maisonettes where space is of a premium
Table vac for those apartments, flats and maisonettes where space is of a premium
chestermikeuk
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Bylock Tablevac
In use...very quiet and uses the "See-Thru Hygienisac" from the Lewyt range!!
In use...very quiet and uses the "See-Thru Hygienisac" from the Lewyt range!!
chestermikeuk
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Of Course
Not forgetting the "Oovah"...
Not forgetting the "Oovah"...
chestermikeuk
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And the
"Lux"...classic cylinders and later the uprights!!
"Lux"...classic cylinders and later the uprights!!
