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Post# 228455   4/15/2013 at 02:50 (4,000 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Hi everyone,

I came across this on Ebay, and I was wondering what it is, it looks like a Henry HVR200-22, but for some reason it's called "Mr Henry".

I would appreciate any info on this.

Thanks,

- Joe


Post# 228457 , Reply# 1   4/15/2013 at 04:41 (3,999 days old) by Alexhoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
That isn't a HVR200-22

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The HVR200-22 with new swith bank has the numatic logo ontop of the cord winder which this does not and if it was the old style with push button and rocker switch it, the push button would stick up from the angle the picture was taken.

Just from looking at this photo I am willing to bet it was a store exclusive from 1999-2002


Post# 228460 , Reply# 2   4/15/2013 at 06:07 (3,999 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Ah right, thanks for the info Alex, They introduced the push button in 2001, so I'm guessing it's from about 2000.

- Joe


Post# 228466 , Reply# 3   4/15/2013 at 09:00 (3,999 days old) by Turbo500 (West Yorkshire, UK)        

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It's funny, I've just been discussing this model. It wasn't an exclusive, but it was a more "deluxe" model that came with a different brush and a packet of Tri-Clean powder (similar to Dyson Zorb and Sebo Duo-P).

Post# 228470 , Reply# 4   4/15/2013 at 09:10 (3,999 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Interesting, where did you find that out Chris?
I've never seen a Henry like this before. Speaking of which, I might try and get some Dyson Zorb powder, it would be interesting to see if it does much to the carpet with my DC04.


Post# 228475 , Reply# 5   4/15/2013 at 09:23 (3,999 days old) by Alexhoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
"They introduced the push button in 2001"

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I think it was 2003 they introduced the push button because from the 1980's up until the early 2000's they used the rocker switch and up until then the only think different about the early 2000's models is they had no power nozzel socket.

I would love to get my hands on a Henry from about 2000/2001 which has rocker switch, single speed and single stage motor.

I LOVE that type, it is my faveourite Henry.

 


Post# 228477 , Reply# 6   4/15/2013 at 09:31 (3,999 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Oh right, I was just going on what I've heard.
Why's that type your favorite Henry? What wrong with the one before that with the power socket and the red writing?

I thought you said you couldn't stand cylinder vacs lol :P

- Joe


Post# 228484 , Reply# 7   4/15/2013 at 12:30 (3,999 days old) by DaveTranter (Central England, U.K.)        
My 'Henry'

....is in beige (cream??) and brown, and was bought 'reconditioned' in 1992. He is living in an original 'Henry' box/carton (sadly not his own... The box dates fron the late '90s)

He is now living quietly in retirement... ;)

All best

Dave T


Post# 228488 , Reply# 8   4/15/2013 at 13:11 (3,999 days old) by Alexhoovers94 (Manchester UK)        

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I just love the sound of the motors and the way it looks from the back :P haha

I am not a cylinder fan never REALLY have been but I have always had a soft spot for Numatics, especially the Henry.


Post# 228499 , Reply# 9   4/15/2013 at 14:35 (3,999 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Wow Dave, I've always wanted a cream and beige Henry, if you are ever wanting to sell it please give me a shout. Here are my Henry's (pictured below).

Alex, I've always liked Numatic's too. Loads of the 2000/2001 Henry's come up on Ebay quite often, I can keep an eye out for you, if you like :)

- Joe
 
 


Post# 228500 , Reply# 10   4/15/2013 at 14:37 (3,999 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Oh and, if you are interested Dave, here's a video of one of my Henry's in action.

- Joe



target="_blank">www.youtube.com/watchQUESTIONMARK...


CLICK HERE TO GO TO Ultimatevacman's LINK


Post# 228528 , Reply# 11   4/15/2013 at 18:11 (3,999 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Halfords also used to sell Henry but with no Henry eyes on title name other than it being called "JVC 200/225." I recall it was slightly cheaper to buy back in 2005 when I saw them on sale to Henry at the time.

Post# 228577 , Reply# 12   4/16/2013 at 01:39 (3,999 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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JVC200/225? That's the original Numatic James from the 80's, it was gray with a metal bucket like the NV250. I have no idea what this could be, do you have any photo's?

Thanks,

Joe


Post# 228618 , Reply# 13   4/16/2013 at 10:55 (3,998 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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No. But it was exactly the same as Henry without the title name and the eyes. Halfords then began to describe it as a "work vac," perhaps to throw off would be Henry buyers.

Post# 228623 , Reply# 14   4/16/2013 at 11:37 (3,998 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

I have 2 of those style numatic Henry's Alex was talking about:) one is from 2000 and one is from 2002:)


Post# 228643 , Reply# 15   4/16/2013 at 14:10 (3,998 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
I Love that style Henry!

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I know Henry's are practically the same but that is my favourite mostly because of the motor noise, I love that high pitch whistle the motor makes when it is slowing down, it sort of goes mmmmmm(turn off) mmm-errrrrrr-uuurrrrr-eeeeeee VERY difficult to describe but I hope I haven't baffled you :P


Post# 228647 , Reply# 16   4/16/2013 at 14:29 (3,998 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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I think every Henry sounds like that though :P lol

I believe that model has the 1100W motor in it.


Post# 228648 , Reply# 17   4/16/2013 at 14:31 (3,998 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
Oh god, no!

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It is such a unique sound, the new Henry's sort of do it but not like those ones and the old motors in the old henrys just have a classic wind down.


Post# 228651 , Reply# 18   4/16/2013 at 14:44 (3,998 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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I was saying that most Henry sound like "mmmmmm(turn off) mmm-errrrrrr-uuurrrrr-eeeeeee" lol, I didn't mean it literally :P

Does it sound like the old 800W motor's in the HVC200's and the NV200's?


Post# 228677 , Reply# 19   4/16/2013 at 16:23 (3,998 days old) by irish-vac-king ()        

i got a new henry

Post# 229509 , Reply# 20   4/22/2013 at 08:00 (3,992 days old) by ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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I just found this too, any idea's what this one is?

Thanks,

- Joe


Post# 229528 , Reply# 21   4/22/2013 at 11:06 (3,992 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Ooh I want a sir Henry!!
Maybe it came with a turbo brush, different accesories and better filter or something...


Post# 229530 , Reply# 22   4/22/2013 at 11:07 (3,992 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Yeah maybe. It sounds very official, Sir Henry lol

Post# 230673 , Reply# 23   4/30/2013 at 13:55 (3,984 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()        
I would love to get my hands on a Henry from about 2000/2001

Here is my 1999 Henry HVR-200 Vacuum, rescued it from being taken to the tip, but after a nice clean up it is still a perfectly good vacuum, have now been owning it for well over 2 years :D

Cleans well & like AlexHoovers94 these are my fav Henry's. Classic whiney noise & quiet, followed by that whine at the end too, pure bliss. Love the single speed though, no too high or too low settings like the new Henry's.

It's the same as the 2000/2001/2002 Henry's, the only difference being that this one has the Electric Turbo Nozzle switch. Love it, 1100w motor, but powerful enough for me.

AlexHoovers94, keep your chin up, loads on eBay every now & again, & i'll look on the car boot for you aswell. ;D


Post# 230685 , Reply# 24   4/30/2013 at 14:22 (3,984 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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That's a very nice Henry you have there! I'm glad you saved it from going to the tip :D

I currently have 2 Henry's, both HVC200's from around 1981. They only have an 800W motor, but they are so powerful!


Post# 230700 , Reply# 25   4/30/2013 at 15:51 (3,984 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()        
Thanks UVM

It was being used from 1999 - 2011 to suck up chip fat - disgusting state it was in when I got it though - big lumps of the stuff inside! Good thing though I had exact filters & extension pipes from that time, manage to make it look almost new!

Prefer it to the new henry's, this ones quiet & your able to talk over the noise. Also works great with a turbo nozzle.

It's just sitting in my room at the minute, & also another thing I like about older Henry's is the hoses, they seem to be longer than present day Henry's!


Post# 230771 , Reply# 26   5/1/2013 at 02:21 (3,984 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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Oh, I can imagine how bad that would be! Did it still run fine when you got it?

Yes, I prefer the older Henry's too. I wish I had the original hose/wands for my one :(

Joe


Post# 230801 , Reply# 27   5/1/2013 at 11:31 (3,983 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Eew chip fat disgusting:)

Post# 230822 , Reply# 28   5/1/2013 at 13:00 (3,983 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()        
Oh yes it worked fine...

Like new actually, except for the fact that when I first used it all I could smell was Chip Fat coming out of the exhaust...

Soon sorted that out after giving the hose a good scrubbing though, works great & seems more powerful than my mum's HVR200-22


Post# 230832 , Reply# 29   5/1/2013 at 14:11 (3,983 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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I'm not surprised! I'm glad it's all in order now :)

Post# 230839 , Reply# 30   5/1/2013 at 15:11 (3,983 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()        
Yes it is

Even though I like it, i'm using nan's old vacuums at the minute, which are a Panasonic MCE3002 & an Electrolux Contour Flexihead 1100w

Both are good vacs, even though I prefer the Electrolux as it feels durable compared to the Panasonic, saying that though the Panasonic is made in P.R.C. but dosen't feel as strong as some of it's prodecesors.

The issue with the Panasonic though, is the rotating brush. This model has no beater bar stop function so the brush which beats the carpet really well & makes the machine vibrate, keeps spinning & this makes a complete racket on Hard Floors & when using the tools. Another thing is the crevice tool, it's got 2 big holes in it which reduces suction dramatically, that's why I would only recommend the Panasonic if you're buying it just for floors.

The Electrolux is great though, 23 years old & still runs quieter than the Panasonic, brush works great & dosen't make the machine vibrate or damages hard floors. Tools are great but it's missing the combination upholstery / dusting brush.


Post# 230896 , Reply# 31   5/2/2013 at 01:50 (3,983 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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It sounds like you have a good collection! I'm not so keen on the newer Panasonic's either, but I do like a good Lux!

Post# 230920 , Reply# 32   5/2/2013 at 10:28 (3,982 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()        

I love old Lux's, nan used to have tons of them, Contours, Bosses, Mondos, all that she'd bought out of the catalogue. I am trying to get an Electrolux Boss Z2274 in WArrington, but hopefully the price will not get jerked up too much.

Post# 230925 , Reply# 33   5/2/2013 at 11:16 (3,982 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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My nan used to have a Lux Contour too! Good luck on getting the Boss Z2274 :)

Joe


Post# 231084 , Reply# 34   5/3/2013 at 16:49 (3,981 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()        
Hi Joe

Didn't get the Boss, never mind, it went for £5.50 in the end but it was too far away, Warrington which where we used to visit but don't now. Oh well, maybe we'll have with finding one on the carboot, quite a funny story last time I was doing one, 2 weeks ago, someone had an 80's Electrolux 512 (I think) with hose / attachments for £3, still working! Should have bought it there & then, but didn't & saw it go after that.

What's weird is though is that mainly Electroluxes turn up on car boots though, still working obviously, but probably because they've bought a new vac & that.

Have seen the Powerline that ALexHoovers94 has put on ebay.


Post# 231129 , Reply# 35   5/4/2013 at 02:39 (3,981 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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I'm sure you will find another one :)

A 512 working with attachments for only £3?! Wow!

Yes, I see a lot of 90's Henry's at carboot sales, but most of them never seem to have they're attachments.


Post# 231142 , Reply# 36   5/4/2013 at 03:27 (3,980 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()        

Yes & when they do have attachments they charge a fortune for the vac!

You do get different types of vac on our carboot though, mostly Electrolux, Numatic, Morphy Richards, & Goblin


Post# 231150 , Reply# 37   5/4/2013 at 04:08 (3,980 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

I see dysons, morphy Richards, old hoovers, and some samsungs, goblins, etc... Sometimes see a few kirbys too!

Post# 231161 , Reply# 38   5/4/2013 at 07:44 (3,980 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()        
That's lucky to see Kirby!

I did once see a Hoover Aquamaster selling everything included aswell as a Goblin Trionic with everthing included too!

Post# 231460 , Reply# 39   5/6/2013 at 11:33 (3,978 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Hi-Lo - the reason the crevice tool has a hole in it is simply air flow relief - in normal use it prevents the Panasonic from falling over as much. If you source an older Panasonic upright with the brush roll on/off function you'd probably be happier. Though the Panasonic may well make a racket on hard floors, at least it lacks beaters so damage is kept to a minimum.

Post# 231464 , Reply# 40   5/6/2013 at 12:19 (3,978 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()        
I thought the Panasonic Bar had beaters

But nothing gets up log bits from carpet/hard floors better than it though.

Post# 231526 , Reply# 41   5/6/2013 at 19:29 (3,978 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Meant to add - a lack of metal beater bars - it may have plastic beaters but I don't think they're as damaging on the Panasonic as they are soft swift like bits designed to do hard floors. Certainly my own Panasonic doesn't have any beaters on its wooden brush roll.

Post# 231623 , Reply# 42   5/7/2013 at 10:27 (3,977 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()        
I want one of those new Panasonics!

They look really cool & sohpistiated

Post# 231629 , Reply# 43   5/7/2013 at 11:24 (3,977 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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They're just average to be honest.

Post# 231635 , Reply# 44   5/7/2013 at 11:46 (3,977 days old) by rutger (England)        

I only ever seem to see real cheapo stuff at car-boot sales & a lot of Dysons. I've never seen a Numatic. My dream is to find a mint Numatic David for a fiver (yep I can dream !)

Cheers
Dave


Post# 231637 , Reply# 45   5/7/2013 at 11:52 (3,977 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

I see reconditioned Henry's, there was a recon HVR200A in OG box and a recon 2000henry HVR200 but never any that are like £8 or anything

Post# 231684 , Reply# 46   5/7/2013 at 16:57 (3,977 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()        

I did see a Recon Numatic NV200, wanted £45 for it though.


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