Numatic International - PRH180 Henry Vacuum Cleaner

Henry with hepa bags little to no dust with that set up.

I like my Henry cordless. It's light and easy to move it about. I hate hoovering with a normal henry. It's too big and ignorant.

The only reason your Henry is “crappy” is because it’s a straight suction. I assume you don’t have the aero brush head? If not, invest in that and it transform the Henry into a really good vacuum for carpets suddenly. Not Sebo level with an ET1 powerhead but still very good and effective for what is a very small investment (around £30)

The Henry is going to be more durable and reliable, although Miele aren’t bad in that front, they have become more fragile recently. Spare parts and bags are more expensive. In the UK, a Henry like this can be had from £100, which makes the argument for it far easier. Miele tend to be far more complicated to repair than a Henry or Sebo which are both derived from the commercial sector.

Not compared to anything Numatic or Sebo which are by their design, serviceable. I can only speak from experience but the S7 upright Miele did a few years ago was the most complicated vacuum I have ever worked on, including modern dysons. Horribly complex.

Because it’s a simplistic design dating back to the early 80s; the motor being above the bags means there is no loss in suction even as it fills, the plastic tub at the bottom has nothing mechanical or electrical, and the top unit housing the cable rewind. Everything is designed to be tough, durable and repairable. Most Henry’s ever made (over 15 million) are still in use today. Absolutely no benefit if a Henry looking like a Miele which while it might be more aesthetic, is compromised in comparison. There may be an argument that Henry is top-heavy, but given the many other benefits over this design vs the Miele, it’s not a big deal at all.

I’ve never had a Henry fall while using it. The coasters are much bigger on Henry than a Miele. Miele canisters can dig into the carpet. I’m still struggling with the original comment suggesting that this design is in any way ugly. It has a smiling fucking face 😂there are far uglier appliances out there

Henry refurbished on ebay £93 Had mine for years

Henry, the one we have from 2020 still works great with no issues.

This has probably been asked in this subreddit before but I couldn't find it, so sorry if superfluous (please direct me!). Apologies for question but I'm finding it very difficult to get honest info on this subject, particularly where people are trying convince me that low wattage and great suction are possible. I don't believe that. Criteria: \- available in UK \- able to be used with bags - almost certainly a "canister" vac \- at least 1200 W, ideally plus 1500 W. i.e. good suction - no crappy 620 W Henrys please (already have one) \- corded \- able to be used either as a domestic thing or for a shop vac (for sawdust) NB am not a professional but do have a router which I'm using relatively often! AND \- sub- £100! \- ideally able to fit filter with a (generic) anti-sawdust pre-filter bag \- able to last (maintaining good suction) for years, if cared for suitably Best thing I'm gravitating towards currently: [this ](https://www.wickes.co.uk/Wickes-Wet+Dry-Vacuum-Cleaner-With-Blower---1250W/p/215735). NB couldn't give a toss about "wet" cleaning, but apparently stoopid politics has prevented the development/selling of powerful dry-onlys.

Thanks for that. What I'm looking for is, as I said before, something to meet the "shop vac" requirement... an essential aspect of which is powerful suction. My current Henry is only 620 W, quite a bit less than 800 W. You seem to have extensive knowledge of the market and the current state of the tech, so ... what make and model might you recommend around the £100 mark? Say, around 800 W, with the better impeller designs, etc., thus holding the prospect of good suction for longer? I just looked on ebay for a Sebo with "ET1 power head": nothing came up but these seem way beyond what I'm willing to pay. I'm also unlikely to buy an item like a vacuum cleaner secondhand: it's got to have a decent warranty. Also ... again, you say "Carpet cleaning is much more to do with agitation than raw power". Actually my current Henry \*\*is\*\* OK for carpet cleaning (not that I have any carpets in my house).

I’ve never used a better vacuum cleaner than the office Henry. It’s hands down better than any Dyson garbage.

Don’t buy a Dyson. Heap of shit. Get yourself a Miele or a Henry with bags. Or a Shark if you want something cordless for quick jobs. 

We had many failed hoovers before a henry, which we've now had for... fifteen years?! They're amazing

I just have a bone deep hatred for Henry hoovers thanks to the one at work. Pulling by its nose tube means it’s awkward to move and gets caught on EVERYTHING, then tips over. It’s also impossible to push it forwards, and can only be pulled back. It’s also got very weak suction, even on the “high” setting