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1993 Numatic Henry HVR200 In Green!
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Post# 235850   6/9/2013 at 15:04 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        

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Hi everyone, here is my 90's Henry that I got a few days back off eBay for £29, what a bargin! It is all original except for the cuff on the hose, it is the longer, newer style, it should have the shorter one. It is in excellect condition, the motor in this machine runs fantastically, it has a very quite 1000w max motor.

I gave this machine a good clean, it didn't need it at all but I always do it with every "new" vacuum I get...Old habbits die hard, I guess.

Here it is anyway.


Post# 235853 , Reply# 1   6/9/2013 at 15:07 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
Bold writing unlike the new white outline writing.

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Sorry about my reflection spoiling the photo!

Post# 235854 , Reply# 2   6/9/2013 at 15:08 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
Side

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Post# 235855 , Reply# 3   6/9/2013 at 15:10 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
back

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Notice, no stabilizer, which they added in about 1997 till present. You can just see but there is a slight bump right at the back on the bottom which is supposed to prevent the cleaner from tipping over, I don't think it is that effective.

Post# 235856 , Reply# 4   6/9/2013 at 15:11 (3,945 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)        

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TOO CUTE!

Post# 235857 , Reply# 5   6/9/2013 at 15:12 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
Indeed.

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He's not just a pretty face! :P

Post# 235858 , Reply# 6   6/9/2013 at 15:13 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
Other side.

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Post# 235859 , Reply# 7   6/9/2013 at 15:15 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
Top

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Showing the handle and Cord rewind, which unlike the new ones, doesn't have a white arrow or "Numatic International" logo ontop.

Post# 235860 , Reply# 8   6/9/2013 at 15:18 (3,945 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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That looks great! I'm sure he will serve you well for many years :)

Enjoy!

Joe


Post# 235861 , Reply# 9   6/9/2013 at 15:18 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
Ratings sticker.

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Made in the 11th week of 1993 in Beaminster, Dorset...The new ones are made in Chard, Somerset, I presume these older ones were made in a different factory (is that a blond question?) lol.



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Post# 235862 , Reply# 10   6/9/2013 at 15:19 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        

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Thanks Joe.

Post# 235863 , Reply# 11   6/9/2013 at 15:23 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
On/off switch and electric power head outlet.

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The on/off switch makes a very loud snap sound, I LOVE that! I hope to get a power head for it eventually, that would be nice and would really finsish it off, but they are as rare as rocking horse shit.

Post# 235865 , Reply# 12   6/9/2013 at 15:26 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
The older floor tool.

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I like this one alot better than the twin pedal ones you get with Henry's now, I feel it does a better job...for a cylinder. This floor tool is actually made in Germany.



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Post# 235866 , Reply# 13   6/9/2013 at 15:26 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
Other side of it.

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Post# 235867 , Reply# 14   6/9/2013 at 15:29 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
Inside.

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The filter was quite stained but after a 60 degree wash with some whites stain remover, it really came out like new. I am using Hepa flow synthetic bags.

Post# 235868 , Reply# 15   6/9/2013 at 15:30 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
If you would like to hear it in action.

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Here is a video I made of it earlier on today.

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Post# 235873 , Reply# 16   6/9/2013 at 16:20 (3,945 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)        
But Alex,

I thought you "couldn't be bothered with cylinders":)
All joking aside that is a very nice henry and a very good deal.
Scott


Post# 235877 , Reply# 17   6/9/2013 at 16:31 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
"I couldn't be bothered with cylinders"

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More like I can't be doing with them, they take up to much room and are not all that effective on carpet unless you have a power head, which, like I said, I would love to find one for this.
Uprights all the way for me BUT I have ALWAYS had a soft spot for Numatics! Especially Henrys.

Thanks, Scott.


Post# 235878 , Reply# 18   6/9/2013 at 16:37 (3,945 days old) by singingrainbow (Texas)        
turbo electric head

Found this on ebay, although it seems kinda expensive.
Scott


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Post# 235881 , Reply# 19   6/9/2013 at 16:43 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        

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I am not certain but, I think they use a different conector :/

Post# 235884 , Reply# 20   6/9/2013 at 16:51 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
Hope Ryan doesn't mind me using his photo, but.

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This is the Turbo Electric head for these Henrys with the standard power head outlet. I beleieve other companies made them as well which worked with these Henrys as the Numatic ones were quite expensive.

Post# 235885 , Reply# 21   6/9/2013 at 16:52 (3,945 days old) by hi-loswitch98 ()        
Yes they use a different connector

Good find Alex, I have hoped to find an electric turbo nozzle too, but no luck.

My 1999 Henry has the power socket.

Also, my 1999 Henry has the white outline writing, but looking on the thread with the 2001 Argos Catalogues, they have the Red outline writing.


Post# 235899 , Reply# 22   6/9/2013 at 17:26 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        

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They used the bold writing from 1981 till about 1996/97 and then they used the coloured outline writing, needless to say these uesd a slightly different motor than the earlier 90's models but still had the power head socket and in about 1999 they changed it to the white ouline writing and that used a single speed, single fan, higher pitch (James) type motor with no power nozzel socket, those motors were 1100 watts and in 2004 - present they used the 1200 watt twinflo motors.

Alex.


Post# 235900 , Reply# 23   6/9/2013 at 17:29 (3,945 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

I saw tgat exact power head in birmingham gumtree for 20 pounds and didnt know they were rare! Damn. I could have got it 4 u


Post# 235902 , Reply# 24   6/9/2013 at 17:36 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        

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TAYYABB!!!!

Haha, don't worry, they may be rare but there will always be another, I will get one...Eventually.




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Post# 235904 , Reply# 25   6/9/2013 at 17:39 (3,945 days old) by parwaz786 ( )        

Cool, fingers crossed!


Post# 235907 , Reply# 26   6/9/2013 at 17:55 (3,945 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        

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Ta

Post# 235926 , Reply# 27   6/10/2013 at 01:19 (3,944 days old) by spiraclean (UK)        

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The Turbo Electric head shown in the eBay listing won't work with this particular cleaner unfortunately. It's actually intended for use with later Numatics that have the 24 volt power take off system, identifiable by a "figure 8" style socket on the front of the motor unit.

Models with the red socket on the back use a 240 volt power head, something Numatic no longer offers. However, it would be easy to source a suitable head elsewhere. I'm thinking perhaps a Filter Queen power nozzle could be rigged with an adaptor to fit the Henry 32mm tubes, and rewired with the appropriate length of cable and a plug to fit this machine.

A Vorwerk power nozzle could probably be made to work as well. If you search eBay Germany there are adaptors available which convert Vorwerk fittings to accommodate standard round tubes. After a little creative (but safe, please) wiring, you'd have a great power head that would match your green Henry quite nicely. Vorwerk bits and pieces are as common as dirt in Germany, and therefore tend to be rather cheap even with postage.


Post# 235929 , Reply# 28   6/10/2013 at 02:43 (3,944 days old) by Ultimatevacman ( Leeds, West Yorkshire, UK)        

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My Henry also has that switch, very satisfying, isn't it? Haha

Joe


Post# 235930 , Reply# 29   6/10/2013 at 03:13 (3,944 days old) by vintagerepairer (England)        
Location

In my link you can read all about Numatic. It says the Chard factory was acquired in 1990. It does not say when production at Beaminster ended. I imagine that it was a gradual process as the two sites are not that far from each other.

I think the green Henry in this discussion must be one of the first to have the square opening for the mains lead to leave the cleaner. Prior to this, the hole was rectangular, running top-to-bottom down the hood of the motor. The moulded 13amp plug on this cleaner was also a very new style for 1993.


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Post# 235946 , Reply# 30   6/10/2013 at 08:39 (3,944 days old) by rutger (England)        

The power heads utilising the power take off on the earlier Henry's are very effective (I have one for one of mine). They're better than the air-driven ones you can get now (which are themselves good).
The only thing I would say is find them slightly clumsy to use, so I tend to treat it a something to use every so often rather than all the time.
Cheers
Dave


Post# 235947 , Reply# 31   6/10/2013 at 08:40 (3,944 days old) by rutger (England)        

I meant to add, nice little Henry by the way !
Dave


Post# 235971 , Reply# 32   6/10/2013 at 12:13 (3,944 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        

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Joe - It is, yeah, I like those sharp, crisp, snaps when you switch it between on and off.

Benny - Thanks for the info, I forgot that Numatic had the history section on their website.

Rutger - Sorry, I hope this doesn't offend you or anyone else but every time I glance at your username, I keep thinking it says rug muncher, lol! Thanks though! :D

Alex.


Post# 235973 , Reply# 33   6/10/2013 at 12:17 (3,944 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Great machine Alex!

Post# 235974 , Reply# 34   6/10/2013 at 12:24 (3,944 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        

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Thanks, George.

Post# 236003 , Reply# 35   6/10/2013 at 13:52 (3,944 days old) by rutger (England)        

Rug muncher, that's quality, ha ha i'd never thought of that! :-)

Post# 236034 , Reply# 36   6/10/2013 at 16:37 (3,944 days old) by jord123 (new malden surrey london)        

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My brother has a yellow one the same he uses for work

Post# 236050 , Reply# 37   6/10/2013 at 17:59 (3,944 days old) by ryry_87 (Earth)        

I know i've posted pics of my Henry a million times but I love it, 23 years old and still working as well as it did the day I got it new.

You can't beat old Henrys for reliability and ease of use, I don't find the standard floor tool that bad on carpets to be honest but the original Turbo Electric head is fantastic.



Post# 236051 , Reply# 38   6/10/2013 at 17:59 (3,944 days old) by ryry_87 (Earth)        

standard floortool..

Post# 236052 , Reply# 39   6/10/2013 at 18:00 (3,944 days old) by ryry_87 (Earth)        

I love my Henry!

Post# 236054 , Reply# 40   6/10/2013 at 18:05 (3,944 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        

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That is GORGEOUS, Ryan, thanks for posting, does it still have the "light up" switch?

That cleaner head is very nice! I like that floor tool, I think it isn't to bad, mine is made in Germany, is yours?


Post# 236055 , Reply# 41   6/10/2013 at 18:08 (3,944 days old) by ryry_87 (Earth)        

yep it still has the light up switch lol the floor tool is a lot older than my Henry, its from my early NV200 but I think it looks good with Henry too



Post# 236063 , Reply# 42   6/10/2013 at 20:24 (3,943 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
Ryan...

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If you got that Henry when you were three and have had it all this time...Then how on earth does it look like that?! It is mint!

Post# 236139 , Reply# 43   6/11/2013 at 11:43 (3,943 days old) by ryry_87 (Earth)        

it's been lavished all of it's life and been very pampered, unlike most Henrys. It's not to say it hasn't been used, i've just made sure it's always been very well looked after lol

Post# 236141 , Reply# 44   6/11/2013 at 12:55 (3,943 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        

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I am envious of you then...If I had a Henry since I was three, I am pretty sure all I would have to show for it now would be the plug! Haha, well done you for keeping it so nice!

Post# 237598 , Reply# 45   6/24/2013 at 12:53 (3,930 days old) by edgar (Belgium)        
hetty

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hetty

Post# 237621 , Reply# 46   6/24/2013 at 14:33 (3,930 days old) by rutger (England)        

Edgar, how did you do the Edgar lettering? It looks great.

Cheers - Dave


Post# 237709 , Reply# 47   6/25/2013 at 13:20 (3,929 days old) by edgar (Belgium)        
dave

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I got it for my birthday. They did it at Numatic, on request of my partner.

Post# 237714 , Reply# 48   6/25/2013 at 13:38 (3,929 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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can i ask was it difficult to get numatic to do that for you

Post# 237717 , Reply# 49   6/25/2013 at 13:42 (3,929 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        
here's my Numatic machines by the way

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Henry, Hetty, David, George, Harry, Basil, Harry

Post# 237726 , Reply# 50   6/25/2013 at 14:00 (3,929 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Mike- you have 2 Harry's????

Post# 237733 , Reply# 51   6/25/2013 at 14:18 (3,929 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        
yes haha

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one of them arrived today actually, i had to buy a new one as my old one got scratched

Post# 237739 , Reply# 52   6/25/2013 at 14:27 (3,929 days old) by dysondestijl (east midlands, UK)        

Wow mike I thought you hated numatics a while ago?

Post# 237740 , Reply# 53   6/25/2013 at 14:34 (3,929 days old) by thekirbylover (Warrington, cheshire )        

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yes I did they're not my favorite brand but i dont mind them

Post# 237744 , Reply# 54   6/25/2013 at 15:20 (3,929 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        
"They are not my faveourite brand"

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Is that why you only have one or two?.....

Post# 237758 , Reply# 55   6/25/2013 at 16:35 (3,929 days old) by ryry_87 (Earth)        

Did someone want an original TurboElectric head? theres one in with this lot..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Numatic-spares...


Post# 237770 , Reply# 56   6/25/2013 at 17:49 (3,929 days old) by AlexHoovers94 (Manchester UK)        

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Thanks Ryan!! But I don't fancy paying £35 for a load of other "crap" when I just want the turbo nozzel :P.
Someone else might justify it though.


Post# 237923 , Reply# 57   6/27/2013 at 04:15 (3,927 days old) by edgar (Belgium)        
it was hard

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It took 15 mails to get them to do it. They also told my partner it was a once in a lifetime, but thats in the Netherlands so you can always try. I had never seen a Basil and a David.
We only have henry, harry, hetty, james, george, Edward and charles.


Post# 237952 , Reply# 58   6/27/2013 at 12:00 (3,927 days old) by rutger (England)        

Thekirbylover that's a great collection & picture of your Numatics. You also have a Numatic David !

That vacuum is the holy grail for me (i've probably more chance of locating the holy grail to be honest than finding one of those !!)

Cheers
Dave


Post# 237955 , Reply# 59   6/27/2013 at 13:03 (3,927 days old) by vintagerepairer (England)        
Edgar

I was amazed to hear you'd been granted this wish by Numatic and I'm not surprised it took a lot of hard work. I raised the question myself at least twice over the years and Numatic would not hear of it. Congratulations on your cleaner.


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