... Numatic is the company which manufactures Henry and his siblings. Yes, he has family; James is yellow, and is a smaller, more compact and cheaper version of Henry. Then there’s Charles. He’s blue, and he is a wet and dry vacuum cleaner. Then to end the range, we come to George. He is Green ... Read review
order these colours visit the cylinder vacuum category. High performance 1200 watt motor Three stage filtration system 26.8m cleaning range Full accessory kit Cable rewind head Great for home and light commercial use Suction 2100mm Airflow - 45 litre/sec Size - 340x340x370mm 2 years manufacturers warranty 9 litre dry capacity Model number NRV200 / HVR200 Neumatic Why not add replacement bags to your order? The link for this is to the right of the main product image. Extended warranty is available on this item please call us for information.
available in Blue Red and Green! To order these colours visit the cylinder vacuum category. High performance 1200 watt motor Three stage filtration system 26.8m cleaning range Full accessory kit Cable rewind head Great for home and light commercial use Suction 2100mm Airflow - 45 litre/sec Size - 340x340x370mm 2 years manufacturers warranty 9 litre dry capacity Model number NRV200 / HVR200 Neumatic Why not add replacement bags to your order? The link for this is to the right of the main product image. Extended warranty is available on this item please call us for information.
Green (not red as in the picture). Also available in Blue Yellow and Red! To order these colours visit the cylinder vacuum category. High performance 1200 watt motor Three stage filtration system 26.8m cleaning range Full accessory kit Cable rewind head Great for home and light commercial use Suction 2100mm Airflow - 45 litre/sec Size - 340x340x370mm 2 years manufacturers warranty 9 litre dry capacity Model number NRV200 / HVR200 Neumatic Why not add replacement bags to your order? The link for this is to the right of the main product image. Extended warranty is available on this item please call us for information.
A review by newquayboy on Numatic Henry August 19th, 2004
Author's product rating:
Durability
Advantages:
Light, Easy to carry, Long tubes and hose
Disadvantages:
Bad Filtration, Rapid Loss of Suction
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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Question – What’s the connection between Marmite and Henry? “What?!?!” I hear you cry. Now hear me out people. As they say “You either love them (him), or hate them (him). Me? I’m un-decided. Yes he is a powerful vacuum cleaner, but he isn’t perfect. He does have his imperfections, but these are noticeable, and do make a difference.
First, let me dispel a few myths, and answer some questions that I have noticed as I have read around dooyoo and ciao. Numatic is the company which manufactures Henry and his siblings. Yes, he has family; James is yellow, and is a smaller, more compact and cheaper version of Henry. Then there’s Charles. He’s blue, and he is a wet and dry vacuum cleaner. Then to end the range, we come to George. He is Green and has the ability to shampoo carpets and upholstery. You may also find other models including Basil, Edward, Bertie and Wendy in use around the world – Numatic is an international company. Additionally, some people think that Henry is the bona fide named cleaner, and other named cleaners are impostors. Henry is the original; the others possess less or more features, and their prices change accordingly. Well, the person who invented the idea of putting a face on a vacuum cleaner and giving them names has made Numatic, and themselves I dare say, millions.
So now, a bit of history. Numatic machines were originally developed in 1974 for the industrial market. Since then, machines have been developed for the commercial and domestic markets; Henry was developed in 1981 specifically for people wishing to purchase a Numatic for their homes. With a staggering 5 million Numatic machines in use each day, 4 million of which are estimated to be Henrys, Numatic is one of the world’s largest and best-selling producers of cleaning machines.
Now, I don’t actually own a Henry, but I use one at the school where I work, and I have gained enough experience to be able to write this review.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Well, it’s the only vacuum I know with a face and a name, but that aside, Henry is a fine machine. The top part is black. This houses the 1100w motor and the rewindable cable. The base comes in a variety of different colours. The normal and most popular colour is Red, but some retailers sell Yellow, Blue and Green ones too. This has the face on front and the hose appears to connect to the nose. There are also three additional versions of Henry; “Henry Micro” with the special ‘Microtex’ filter suitable for allergy sufferers. This version has gained the British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval. “Henry Turbo” has an electric powered brush, which is much better and more efficient than basic suction cleaners. It presents the same benefits as an upright, without having to push the extra weight. Finally, there is the green “Henry Hound”. This has an electric powered brush to cope with pet hairs, but also an “Odourtex” filter, with activated charcoal, to remove the smells associated with pets. Please be aware, that in most retailers, only the normal, red Henry is on sale. You may have to research retailers that sell the other versions and colours that I have explained above, and expect to pay slightly higher prices, as their supply is not as large.
So when you get your Henry home and open the box, you should expect to receive: - Henry, the flexible hose, three-piece metal tubing, the floor tool, a dusting brush for dusting, a crevice tool for getting into difficult corners, a small tool for doing the stairs and hard-to-reach places, and a small connector to connect tools straight to the end of the hose, as opposed to using the curved metal ‘handle’ tube to connect the two. This may be easier in smaller, cramped areas such as the car, to make them more easily accessible. The curved tube has a black ring on it, which you twist to open a hole and reduce the suction to the equivalent of that produced by an 850w motor, if you find it too powerful. One problem here is that there is no on-board tool storage on Henry. This can be annoying, depending on the frequency of the use of the tools.
The instructions, I’m told, are easy to follow, being mainly pictorial. However, all you need to do is put the bag in, by opening the two catches on either side of the motor head, lifting the head off and removing the filter. Insert the part of the bag with the rubber membrane over the black connector in the base until it’s secure (there are also pictorial instructions on the bag to aid the process). Then put the filter back onto the base and the motor head, and close the catches. If the catches don’t close snugly under the rim of the base, and thus do not form a sealed chamber in which to create a vacuum, then when switched on, Henry will make a high pitched noise, and there will be no suction at the nozzle end. This process is the same for replacing full bags.
Next, screw the hose onto the connector where Henry’s nose is, connect the curved tube to the hose to form the handle. Then connect the two straight tubes and the floor tool, and away you go!!! The cable is stored in the motor head, and a manual cord rewind system is employed; it’s not automatic like those of its competitors. This can be a dis-advantage, if like me as a cleaner, you need to keep productivity high, and reduce the time spent not working. The on/off switch is on top and is a push button switch. Previously, it was a flip switch at the back, but the new switch is more accessible and easier to use.
EASE OF USE
Now here’s the real test, how does Henry perform? (As a vacuum cleaner!!!) Very well, I’m pleased to say although I must admit, I was just slightly disappointed with Henry’s performance after extended periods of use. If only one bit of Mr. Dyson’s claims about his cleaners can be believed, it must be that they maintain constant levels of suction. I can vouch that this is true, being the proud owner of TWO Dysons, however, I was dubious as to whether the suction loss in bagged cleaners was as severe as Mr. Dyson insists. Henry proved that this is most certainly the case. Well with himself anyway. After having vacuumed three or so average sized classrooms in the school where I work, I found that the suction had decreased rapidly. The bags do indeed clog quickly, and when a new one is inserted, the suction is once again strong. I find myself emptying Henry every week or so now, but this is largely due to the amount of vacuuming I do at work. If in use in a normal home environment; vacuumed two to three times weekly, the bag will obviously require changing less frequently. Another whinge coming on, but you don’t know when to change the bag. Competing machines have indicators and flashing lights, but with Henry, you have to judge it on weight. Empty, Henry weighs approximately 6.6kg. His bags hold 9 litres of crap, so the weight of the machine increases greatly when full. If not, just lift off the motor head and filter and press the bag lightly. Emptying Henry is simple, as explained earlier. It is very much more hygienic than a Dyson, because you flip a card flap over and insert it into the hole, so the dust can’t escape.
Henry has 4 wheels; 2 fixed at the back, and two swivel castors at the front. This makes him highly manoeuvrable, but if you pull him over his cable, he trips over, and needs to be lifted over it. Henry is very quiet, especially compared to a Dyson, but I have noticed that the older Henrys are quieter than the newer Henrys. That may be because Henry’s motor has evolved and become more powerful over the years. However, they are still very quiet; providing one explanation for his popularity in schools, hospitals, offices and hotels.
I have only used Henry in a school and an office; they are commercial cleaners at heart, and are designed for these environments. Being commercial cleaners, they bring the benefits of robustness and reliability to the domestic market, but they also bring dis-advantages too, such as sparse features which aren’t generally required in the majority of commercial applications, not to mention the fact that this helps to keep costs as low as possible for businesses. I do know people who own Henrys in their homes, and say his performance and reliability are good in domestic applications too. He picks up nearly everything he is faced with; at 1100w, his suction is powerful. Remember though, that a powerful motor doesn’t necessarily mean good suction, a good design which optimises the airflow through the machine does. Therefore, you could find that a machine with an 800w motor perhaps, but a good airflow provides better suction than a 1600w motor machine with a poor airflow, say.
On stairs, Henry can be tipped backwards to sit on a step, but you are advised to stand in front of him, to prevent him falling down the stairs. When used in the car, the small black connector connects tools directly to the end of the hose, making confined areas more accessible. If you decide to undertake a spot of D.I.Y, Henry will cope with everything; Dust, Masonry, Plaster, Wallpaper etc. although Henry can sometimes become a wee bit constipated. By this I mean his tubes block up if you attempt to suck up large objects. You can hear the suction diminishing at the nozzle when this is the case. Apart from that dis-advantage, Henry is perhaps better equipped to deal with a wider variety of applications (and abuse!) than most other machines.
Now I have whetted your appetites, if you decide that Henry must become your soul mate, you’ll find that prices vary. Henry is sold at the following stores, to name but a few, and at the following prices. (Gathered on Thursday 15th July 2004 from each stores’ website).
John Lewis = £93.00 Currys = £93.95 Comet = £93.95 Powerhouse = £94.99 Miller Brothers = £96.99 If you buy Henry from a website such as express-cleaning-supplies.co.uk or vaccumcleanersdirect.co.uk amongst others, the prices are lower but they sometimes do not include delivery or VAT.
CONCLUSION
To be honest, I was actually expecting a lot of Henry. I had read most of the reviews on dooyoo and Ciao, and thought that Henry would be a brilliant little sucker. However, when I used him, I was just slightly disappointed. I found the lack of on-board tool storage, and the suction which, although powerful, diminishes quickly; fairly big, noticeable dis-advantages. Henry is certainly a robust, reliable choice with buckets of character. Despite his few downfalls, but then nothing is ever perfect, I would certainly recommend Henry becomes part of your family or business.
Advantages: good suction, good manoeuvrability, fair price, looks cute, reliable Disadvantages: falls over, no on-board storage for tools, cost of replacing bags
Henry is everything a woman could hope for in a "man"; he's sturdy, reliable, attractive and will be around for a long time. Every flat I ever rented was equipped with a Henry hoover and not once was I disappointed. He never broke down, rarely lost suction and was not a patch on other hoovers I've had experience with, so Henry is now my hoover of personal choice. Compared to upright hoovers, having control over the pressure on the carpet greatly ... ...RED ( I believe he also comes in yellow, blue and green though!) vacuum cleaner, with a huge smiling face on the front, as if trying to cheer you up in preparation for the grim household task ahead of you. The hose pipe comes right out of his nose and leads to the head of the hoover via silvery metal poles. He also has a handle on top of his head for carrying him around, and a knob for winding in the cable when you are done with him. Take off his ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
Advantages: powerful suction,sturdy, light Disadvantages: It can't wash up
...Henry is made by Numatic International Limited, their web site (www.numatic.co.uk) describes them as 'the U.K.’s largest manufacturer of vacuum cleaners, floor polishing machines and janitorial equipment.'. Henry is a small but powerful domestic vacuum cleaner. He comes from a family of smiley-faced brothers in various colours (Basil, Edward, Charles and George), but Henry is the cutest one; the Thomas the Tank Engine of the family.
-- WHAT IS HENRY?--
... ...370 mm
Address: Numatic International Limited
Chard
Somerset
TA20 2GB
Telephone: +44 (0)1460 68600
Fax: +44 (0)1460 68458
web site: www.numatic.co.uk
So that's Henry for you , if you're looking for a lightweight, cheapish, powerful vacuum cleaner, he's your man.
I haven't come across any of his bad points yet, but as soon as I do I will let you know.
PS This is my first review that's taken a long time (I was going to put proper, but I'm ...
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Advantages: He will always look at you with thiose bright eyes Disadvantages: You have to turn him off and put him aaway
I love my Henry and I don't mean my kid Henri either. I am talking about Henry my little red vacuum cleaner.
I open the under stairs cupboard and he's always there to greet me with his bright white eyes and long nose (but not wet like a dog).
Henry comes with usual range of attachments to allow you to clean and remove the dust and debris from around the house.
So why is Henry so damn great?
To start with he's robust and can handle life's knocks ... ...whilst cleaning the upstairs landing the dog (see Rhodesian ridgeback review) decided to play with Henry and knocked him down the stairs. Now I don't know much about anything, just that I feel Henry's school friends; Vax and Dyson would have ended up in A&E with multiples (I mean fractures - I have a clean mind).
So does Henry Perform?
He performs very well, every test (apart from spelling, he's crap at that) I have set him he has past with flying ...
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Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful
Advantages: Powerful suction.Virtually unbreakable.strong. Disadvantages: Heavy to carry for those with mobility problems
...100 smackers?
THE NUMATIC HENRY. (HV200)
Do what? Who's he?
I wanted to know when I legged my way to the shops if Henry would be faithful.
Don’t be put off by the name because this little unpretentious bag dependant sorry! but solid looking machine may not be the flashiest git around but he is solid and virtually unbreakable. He comes in a tough shell with good wheels and a nice long flex with a tough durable hose. And what a choice of colours: ... ...several versions to him.
Apparently Numatic Henry (can any one enlighten me on the what exactly "Numatic" could mean?!) is known internationally.
Some people are confused as there are imitators around.Apparently the names;Charles and Thomas are amongst them.
Unless he has the name: Numatic Henry he isn’t the real bona fide vacuum (though I am not totally sure of this-and I question the saleswoman’s patter, as I know there are different types of ...
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Hello and welcome to this review.
We needed a Vacuum badly:) Said the wife! Apparently our old one was no good at getting up the hairs from two dogs..... Maybe if we emptied the bag it may have had a chance! But we had already decided on a Henry.. Well my son did:)
I must admit, I also Liked the look of this unit. Very Smiley and happy to do the job! Off to comet we went.
Luckily it was on sale to my suprise. I paid £89 BARGAIN! I also took out ... ...now as I know we will not be needing it with this absolutely amazing machine.
I never thought that a hoover with a smile on it could be such good quality. The box was very heavy which told me instantly that the quality was going to be good. I must say that the box was very nice looking in itself. Black with little different colour henry vacuums shown all over it.
When we opened the box we found.
Smiling Henry
A super long hose
Two Tubes
A floor ...
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Advantages: Powerful, long cable, easy to use, good value Disadvantages: None
...I bought my Henry about a year ago. I am really happy with it! In fcat it is the best hoover I have ever used.
The hoover is powerful and the wire is very long. This enables me to hoover my whole flat (which is not small) without unplugging it. It has a number of attachmenst which are really useful to get in all the nooks and crannys. It is suitable for cleaning all surfaces. I even hoover my tiles, wooden floors and my carpet. In the time that I have had the hoover I have only had to change the bag once, this is because it has such a large bag there is no need to all the time.
The only down side to my Henry is that it does not fit in my cupboard, where as an up right one would. This is not the fault of my hoover though. It is so good I have told all my friends an family and they are all starting to use Henry rather thans...
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Advantages: Energy saving button, hose length reliability Disadvantages: None
...This is the best Vacuum cleaner I have ever used. I have used new bagless cleaners that have not kept their suction for long and have broken under the constant use in my house and are messy to empty. I have a labrador who malts alot and 4 messy kids and the Henry copes with it all.
The Henry has fantastic suction and a fantastic length hose that reaches all the way down the stairs with no problem. It also comes with other tools to do stairs, cars etc. Also it has the engery saving button that you can use to power up Henry even more. Its great on wood floors as well as all styles of carpet. Its just a brilliant hoover. All that and a smile on his face....
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Advantages: Suction is brilliant. Disadvantages: Looks are a little industrial.
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This review is on the very robust HenryNumatic model HVR 200. You will know it as soon as you see it as it has a smiley face, and comes in four colours, red green blue & yellow, well now they have added another to the range - PINK!!! Technically this one is called HETTY, but it is identical otherwise.
The shape is cylindrical, but not laid down, it is upright, like an oil drum, and has a buffer ring surrounding it, which does not mark walls. It is mounted on castors, and so is easy to move about.
As for the suction, I can only say it is brilliant, the cable is wound up neatly in it's own drum, all tools are there, the machine itself is light enough to be carried up the stairs, what more could you want in a cleaner?
There is of course a down side, but not much of one, for instance it is not easy to vacuum the stairs as...
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I've seen George and his smaller brothers ~ James with a yellow face; Henry often red; Charles in blue ~ in various places; all are cheerful and all of them work hard. I've never known one fail to complete a task, and I've seen them smile their way... more
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