Numatic Henry

...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 ...
...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 ...

newquayboy 19.08.2004 · Read full review
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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 ...

teppanyaki 17.02.2009 (18.02.2009) · Read full review
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...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 ...

mandhorton 16.12.2003 · Read full review
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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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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 ...

dboyton 16.05.2004 (30.08.2005) · Read full review
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...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 ...

christina44 12.01.2004 · Read full review
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...personal opinion on the rugged Numatic vacuum cleaner called Henry. You will recognise it as soon as you see it because it is the one with the smiley face. This model is available in four different colours, red, green, blue, and the less common yellow. The Numatic Henry is marketed as a barrel vacuum cleaner and is cylindrical, it stands upright, and floats on superb castors, it also has a rubber fender around it, so does not mark walls. It is very ...
...are Made in England by Numatic International. The cheapest I have seen these is less than £75 and many places offer then under £100, which I think is a bargain, bearing in mind that this should last you many years. I have actually seen this model advertised for a whopping £138! I am just hoping nobody has paid even close to that. These machines are a good buy second hand, and spares are available at reasonable prices. You can get spares for any ...

smudgeybabes 08.06.2008 (28.12.2008) · Read full review
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...a review about the Henry Numatic Vacuum cleaner. You may recognise this model as soon as you see it, because it is the one that has that smiley face, it also comes in four vibrant colours, red, green blue, and yellow. Now they have added another to the range - Pink. Actually this one is called Hetty, but is otherwise the same . The shape being cylindrical, on end, or stood up. it is not unlike a five Gallon oil drum, but it also has a handy rubber ...
...built in Britain, by the Numatic International company, in Somerset, I suppose there has to be more than just Cider made there! I have put down that noise is average, it is certainly no louder than others of it's type. Because the machine stays down at ground level, and usually behind you, it is probably quieter than an upright, which would be in front ot you, and higher too. The cheapest I have seen these cleaners advertised, is just under £75 ...

smudgeybabes 03.02.2009 (17.02.2009) · Read full review
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OK, I admit it, I abuse my vacuum cleaners. Report me to the authorities if you like. I don't use vacuum cleaners to remove the odd bit of dust on my carpets, no, I expect them to suck up everything... guinea pig poo, sawdust, hay, rubble, soil, grit, dead leaves, cat and dog hair to name but a few. Basically, I expect the performance of a commercial cleaner for the price of a domestic one. I used to have an Electrolux Chic 1300 cylinder vacuum cleaner. ...
...finally decided it had had enough when I used it to hoover up the rubble in my attic (before laying loft insulation). This vacuum cleaner cost about £70 and lasted 4 years. About the time I blew my Electrolux up, my mother in law bought a Henry as this had been recommended to her by her decorator who had one himself, using it to hoover up the mess he had made in customers' houses. After she used it a few times, she asked me if I would like it as ...

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...eyes above as the manufacturer, Numatic International Ltd. does, it looks like a little short, fat man with a bowler hat on and you take his hat off to change the dust bag. In fact the motor fits inside his hat, as does the power lead. The instructions are pictorial and just about good enough for anyone to be able to assemble the supplied tools in the right manner. You get a long black flexible hose, which attaches to Henry’s nose and to the ...
...that you like. There is a long bit and another long bit and another long bit that is bent and they all fit into each other and with the bent bit at the top into the flexible bit. On the other end you can fit the carpet brush thing, which at the click of a foot converts into a hard floor cleaner. In the bent bit there is a device which when turned to expose an oblong hole, reduces the suction to 70% of its former power. Additional tools come in the ...

jimbuck 29.05.2001 (27.10.2001) · Read full review
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...and back I came with Numatic Henry. Just the naem was enough to make me buy it, it sounded like some kind of dodgy porn star and that smily face cracks me up still to this very day. At ninety-odd quid I was over the moon with this monster and the guy in the shop managed to persuade me I was getting a bargain. Petty he couldnt convince the girlfriend but all that was to change. I battered out with the Destructions or is that Instructions and baffled ...
...darling of 23 metres" says I, "that means plug it in and it'll do the whole house without having to unplug it". "9 lites capacity as well. We only need to empty it once in a blue moon". "The hose is two and a half meters long, emmm thats good isn't it". "Oh and don't forget all the fancy brushes and extensions you get, they'll be great". Thinking I was getting into the good books she says " If thats that bloody great you can hoover." and that I did. ...

chickenbroncitis 27.10.2002 · Read full review
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...price~ I got our Numatic Henry from Comet, but he's also available from Argos, Index, Currys, Costco, Tesco Extra, Makro and ScrewfixDirect. I got mine from Makro for £69 incl. 17.5% VAT. This is a brilliant price for such a machine that gives perfect results everytime. It also includes 5 bags in the box which saves a further £5. I have seen Henry in Comet for £93 ~Overall~ Henry is a simple little beast. He does the job that needs doing, nothing ...

mi_ke 12.07.2004 · Read full review
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My dad bought me my Henry when I moved into my first house about 15 years ago. In that time, Henry has seen some really heavy-duty action. I think he cost around £50 but he has proven to be worth his weight in gold. In the beginning, Henry was accustomed to light duties. Just me and my boyfriend, who were out working all day and out drinking all night, he hardly gained any experience. Our house was not centrally heated so there was very little dry ...
...once a week! It wasn't until we moved into a bigger house with luxurious central heating (yes, central heating is luxurious when you're used to getting dressed with icicles hanging from your nose) and started adding new members to our family he really came into his own. I have always felt justified in referring to Henry as a living thing. I think it's to do with the fact that when you buy him he comes with stickers for eyes and mouth. You can stick ...

angela.muscat 26.10.2001 · Read full review
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...I'd never considered a Numatic Henry before, for the price (I paid £94 @ Comet) he seemed a little basic. There are no flashing lights to tell you the bag needs changing, no variable power controls and the motor is only rated at 1100w. I decided I'd give him a go, if not totally happy I could return him for another brand. I made my purchase and took Henry back home with me. The first thing I noticed when I unpacked him was the feeling of quality. ...
...many brands of vacuum over the years from Dyson to Vax, Electrolux to Hoover and Goblin Aqua Vacs, none has pleased me more than 'Henry'. If your looking for a new hoover and want quality and performance over fashion and gimmicks forget the rest - Numatic Henry's are the BEST! ...

morgjgriff 06.01.2003 (04.08.2003) · Read full review
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...hoover, that is. The Numatic Henry Vacuum Cleaner -------------------------------- For those who are unaware of the 'Henry' hoover, it's the kind of hoover you always see the cleaners pushing around at work. They're small, but have a 1100 watt motor, and quite a large capacity too. It's ideal for our small house, where space is at a minimum. However, don't underestimate it's ability to clean large houses too - why do you think they are used in ...
...for around £90 - but the price varies), durable, small, light and pretty powerful. It comes with all the usual accessories - although I tend not to get to use them, so I can't really comment on how good they are! There is a carry handle on the top, so you can pick him up and carry him around the house easily. Unwinding the cord to use is easy, as you just pull on the cord, and it unravels from inside the top of the hoover. Tidying away the cord ...

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