Recommended me a car vacuum

[JOEPRO]

Not a cordless one. But a mains powered vacuum cleaner to be used for car interior vacuuming please. I already have a George wet vac for my own auto detailing needs so maybe a henry with car kit?

Cordless are really disposable tec IMO so a decent mains one should provide 10+ years of service.

Wondering what the forums thoughts / experience is please. Kranzle would be good but very large and expensive so for me as a DIY er (I have 11x MB cars 10 of which are classics and I detail)

 

[brightspark]

henry hoover every time i have about 4 ideal for work as well hoovering up krap

 

[MattF]

Numatic every time for me, nowadays.

 

[winchman]

WE also use a Henry

 

[gaz1]

dyson for me but i still have the dc01 and the dco3 upright models the long tool always comes in handy and i use alternative heads as well

 

[Gragson]

I think a Numatic is a good choice, but the detailing of a car probably needs a kit which is a bit more specific.

The standard bits with a Henry are not ideal for confined car work, interested so had a quick look on Amazon - mixed reviews, interested so will be watching, example = https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08RS99BT2/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AR5NTANTFUHVI&psc=1

 

[mart]

@JOEPRO
I bought a GUILD brand vacuum 1500 watts. 30 litre capacity drum. Can be used with an internal paper dust bag, OR just use the internal filter which is designed to be cleanable.

I got is for vacuuming inside the garage. It vacs dry or wet. Comes with special filter for water.
It also has an outlet socket for blowing. Has castor wheels but very light to carry.

I paid £60 from Argos about 3 yr ago.

Guild power tools 03333201989
Vac support 03303800661

 

[JOEPRO]

Thanks all - I picked up a Henry good used like new from FB for £50 there now

 

[keithski122]

Got this one if you want it!

 

[brightspark]

hoover constelation . repaired many of them at work they used to exhaust from underneath making them hover

 

[dobbslc]

Got this one if you want it!
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Mum used to switch one of these on to send me to sleep when I was little.

 

[Smallfry]

Got this one if you want it!
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Mum had a couple of these. Brilliant things. I threw that last one out to buy a Karcher. BIG mistake.

Henry or Edward for me, I have joined two five metre hoses together for car use, to make it easier and not dragging them around. Buy bags from Costco.

 

[CompoSimmonite]

Got this one if you want it!
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That is a classic from early hovercraft days

 

[brightspark]

That is a classic from early hovercraft days

they did them in 2 colors blue and pink

 

[JOEPRO]

Got this one if you want it!
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Thank you very much for the kind offer! I got a Henry sorted last night and my garage walls are swelling very badly already so I'm OK thanks.

If any other member is interested work away

 

[JOEPRO]

Well the Henry really sucks.

I mean that is probably the strongest sucking vacuum I have used really great. Just using the 45 degree nozzle this is an example of 5 mins work with it


It is strong enough to pull out small fine needle leaves etc itself where before I would have needed needle nose pliers to pluck them one by one.

Good long power cord on it too and self storing / retracting.

The one I picked up good used like new is a Henry Xtra -



Cool to see these are still made in England too and they are the last large scale hoover production still in UK also.

Great buy, strongly recommend for cars etc

The genuine Henry car kit from Argos is a bit pants to be honest so I'll maybe try scamazon or similar for a good accessory kit with car brushes for it.

 

[Gragson]

If you find a good detailing kit to suit let us know

 

[Ruffian]

Got a Henry, hetty, and James now.
All 3 have been freebies and light repairs.

I use 2 strapped together on a bit of 40mm waste pipe to vacuum the house gutters (5m up)
Saves getting up and down the ladders etc.

Have been great and they do suck up well.
Just 2 points.

1. The normal carpet head is a bit cack,
2. Don't suck up absorbant granules that have been used for unleaded or similar, as the vapors then go past the motor and ignite. Turns the motor into a jet engine.

Still works after though

 

[ostosix]

I use a trend wet and dry vac.
To get the dirt out properly if its bad with mud or foodstuff from kids, i blast with the blow gun airline as you hoovering up. Job ends up spotless

 

[MetalMonkey]

I would have also suggested numatic and have long been a big fan of their products.
However, after my recent experience with their customer service and lack of any response from their quality assurance manager even when chased by their own internal team - I'd be somewhat wary of making any recommendations, sadly.