Question for those who own a Henry vac.

[Minnie_the_Minx]

no1 choice for tradesman - FACT.
extrememly powerful suction - FACT
sturdy as fuck - FACT
cheap - FACT
simple design with no weird tubes sticking out everywhere - FACT

average my arse.

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[tarannau]

I wonder if Millwall follows similar criteria for assessing other personal choices. He may, for example, be wearing an exceptionally sturdy pair of simple Asda jeans at the moment, slung low in appropriate tradesman fashion.

 

[Firky]

shits on dyson.

I have a dyson, it's nigh on ten years old and has hoovered everything up from rubble and plater to sand out of the car boot. It's a bit battered and has a few cracks from where it has been fallen downstairs or been knocked over. Great hoover.

 

[weltweit]

I own a Henry and it sucks .... !

It sucks enough for all the crap that is on the carpets.

I use mine without a bag which is fine.

Yay Henry sucks!!

 

[tarannau]

I'm not a huge lover of Dysons - at least going on my mum's trusty but heavy Dyson upright - but it's lasted for years and is pretty handy at all types of spills and surfaces. Too fussy for my tastes, but it's not a bad model

The Henry is a simple cylinder design, which given its size generates a fair of suck. It's like a big engined, low tech American Cadillac amongst more svelte and technologically advanced models. It also lacks some functions some may take for granted, like an easy/automatic way of winding up the power cable and an effective way of suctioning up pet hair without going endlessly back and forth. It also has a footprint which meant it never fitted neatly in any cupboard of any house I've lived in.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I'm not a huge lover of Dysons - at least going on my mum's trusty but heavy Dyson upright - but it's lasted for years and is pretty handy at all types of spills and surfaces. Too fussy for my tastes, but it's not a bad model

The Henry is a simple cylinder design, which given its size generates a fair of suck. It's like a big engined, low tech American Cadillac amongst more svelte and technologically advanced models. It also lacks some functions some may take for granted, like an easy/automatic way of winding up the power cable and an effective way of suctioning up pet hair without going endlessly back and forth. It also has a footprint which meant it never fitted neatly in any cupboard of any house I've lived in.

and storage for tools

 

[Firky]

What vacuum cleaner turns you on, tara?

 

[weltweit]

The Henry is a simple cylinder design, which given its size generates a fair of suck. It's like a big engined, low tech American Cadillac amongst more svelte and technologically advanced models. It also lacks some functions some may take for granted, like an easy/automatic way of winding up the power cable and an effective way of suctioning up pet hair without going endlessly back and forth. It also has a footprint which meant it never fitted neatly in any cupboard of any house I've lived in.

My Henry rewinds the power cable, you just have to press a button.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

My Henry rewinds the power cable, you just have to press a button.

Doesn't have tool storage though

 

[Firky]

Maybe I should just start a new thread enquiring should I get a hoover or a cleaner. That'll go down well.

 

[tarannau]

None really. We've got a fairly decent Morphy Richards thing, small enough to fit in the coat cupboard in the hall. It's at least equal in suck power to Henry, but far more prone to blockages and losing suction. It'll do given our small flat, but it wouldn't survive being traipsed around building sites or meet the tradesman test.

Miele would probably be my next choice, although it's hardly pressing. Powerful, small and good on pet hair, plus there are some very quiet models. Realistically those are big considerations for us.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

None really. We've got a fairly decent Morphy Richards thing, small enough to fit in the coat cupboard in the hall. It's at least equal in suck power to Henry, but far more prone to blockages and losing suction. It'll do given our small flat, but it wouldn't survive being traipsed around building sites or meet the tradesman test.

Miele would probably be my next choice, although it's hardly pressing. Powerful, small and good on pet hair, plus there are some very quiet models. Realistically those are big considerations for us.

Mieles purr like pussycats compared to the growl of the Henry

 

[weltweit]

Doesn't have tool storage though

Mine does not have any tools atm .. just the carpet sweep / brush thingy ...

 

[Firky]

Well although my place is only one bedroomed it is quite large (the hallway is nearly 30' X 3.5') for a council property. I prefer uprights, especially now that bending for any length of time is still uncomfortable. I don't mind spending a bit more on a hoover if it is going to last me as long as the Dyson... Miele do a 2200W one.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Miele-Bagge...7YH4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1356106296&sr=8-4

 

[Firky]

Then there's this Sebo:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sebo-X4EXTR...1_19?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1356106338&sr=1-19

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Well although my place is only one bedroomed it is quite large (the hallway is nearly 30' X 3.5') for a council property. I prefer uprights, especially now that bending for any length of time is still uncomfortable. I don't mind spending a bit more on a hoover if it is going to last me as long as the Dyson... Miele do a 2200W one.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Miele-Bagge...7YH4/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1356106296&sr=8-4

That's exactly the same as mine. Not sure what model my one is though. Will have to check

Mine's the S5211 (2200W)

 

[Firky]

That's exactly the same as mine. Not sure what model my one is though. Will have to check

I am now looking at those Sebo ones, people are saying they're better than Miele. FFS

 

[tarannau]

Top ranked upright on Which is the Miele S7210, although it's an old review and the thing sounds as heavy as a Dyson. That Sebo does alright at a glance, but apparently not so good on floorboards and is also heavy.

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I am now looking at those Sebo ones, people are saying they're better than Miele. FFS

Gets a lot of good reviews. Would read the bad reviews to see if they're anything that would bother you

Excellent thing about my Miele is cord length as well. If I use the Henry, I have to unplug and replug in in another room. Miele long lead means I don't have to unplug.

 

[Firky]

I only have a little box room with floor boards because I forgot to order carpets for it

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I only have a little box room with floor boards because I forgot to order carpets for it

Miele has a load of power settings so you can turn down to low for floorboards. I have to turn down to low in loo otherwise it lifts the lino up

It can also be stored upright so takes up less room. Hose also detaches so you can hang it up on the back of a door somewhere so it's not trailing

 

[tarannau]

Pah, no need to worry about the cleanliness of the dumping area box room. Anyway, enough of this fascinating vacuum based discussion, it's time to make myself feel better and go down the pub.

 

[Firky]

My Friday night is hoovers

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

My Friday night is hoovers

and you've drawn me into it

 

[Firky]

I imagine my NYE will probably be similar affair

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

I imagine my NYE will probably be similar affair

Go and keep your lonely neighbour company or hoover his house

 

[tarannau]

To be honest, give how ropey I feel, I may well be back talking about hoovers - or other assorted domestic nonsense - depressingly quickly. Few drinks, hand out Xmas bits and sauces. Home.

 

[Firky]

Go and keep your lonely neighbour company or hoover his house

Turns out he's going to his daughter's for Christmas

 

[Minnie_the_Minx]

Turns out he's going to his daughter's for Christmas

Aren't you going to your parents?

 

[Firky]

Brothers'