Vacuum cleaner

[stevebuk]

ok guys
so my vacuum cleaner has gone poof today, which ones do you recommend, would prefer something quiet with good suction if possible, and i dont mean cheryl cole.. although hmmm.. :lol:

 

[Baldhead]

Henry's are favoured by many because they are quiet and have good suction.

BH

 

[martinka]

I don't have a Henry but I have seen, and heard, them in action and if mine goes poof I shall be having one. The vac I am using I got from Lidl, but I think someone said they are also sold as Karcher. It's good, and I like that it switches on and off with the saw, but it's not as quiet as I would like.

Martin.

 

[nadnerb]

Hi Steve
I use an ash vac, its quiet, good suction, like Cheryl could probably suck a golf ball thru a hosepipe!!! and easy to clean the filters. If you go for one get the 2 chamber one.
By the way Thanks a lot for the e mail
Regards
Brendan

 

[stevebuk]

Hi Steve
I use an ash vac, its quiet, good suction, like Cheryl could probably suck a golf ball thru a hosepipe!!! and easy to clean the filters. If you go for one get the 2 chamber one.
By the way Thanks a lot for the e mail
Regards
Brendan

cant say i've heard of them Brendan, will search for it. No problem with the email, hope you make good use of it, here's what i was doing..

I have just typed in Ash vac and it brings up vacuums that hoover up ash, are these the right one's??

 

[boysie39]

Hi Steve I was a Henry believer too .Clair has now commandeered it , I found it was excellent for the saw , Chippygeoff recommends it so there . :lol: :lol:

Reindeer look fab. Cheers .

 

[Chippygeoff]

The Henry is probably the best vacuum on the market today, under £100, probably the quietest and certainly the most powerful. If Eugene says they are good then they are very good. I have just ordered my third one and this one is for housework use as I have 2 in the workshop.

 

[ChrisR]

Steve.

As always, I would recommend a dust extractor with an induction motor if it is for use with your scroll saw, brush motors as in vac cleaners even the commercial ones are not rated for the long run hours, related to scroll sawing.
Have a look on Axminster Tool site they have a good selection of dust extractors with induction motors.

Any one looking for spares to repair a Henry or other vacs, plus many other domestic appliance spares, have a look on (eSpares web site).
I have used them and found their service to be very good.

Take care.

Chris R.

 

[stevebuk]

thanks guys, i'll look around..

 

[Waka]

Which Henry are we talking about guys, there is quite a range?

 

[nathandavies]

I thought that henry's were being made in a different factory now, the last time I saw one, the wheels had broken off in the shop! and some other things didn't seem so good on them, but they had hettys there (from the old factory) so got one of them, for some reason it never went missing from site. I've just bought a fein hoover with a socket on it so you plug your tool in and the vacuum comes on when you start using the tool. different levels of suction, so you can pick your noise level. I've been very pleased with it so far, using it whilst sanding mdf hooked up to the sander.

nathan

 

[martinka]

Which Henry are we talking about guys, there is quite a range?

Don't the different Henry's just have different accessories? So if you are only going to use it with your scroll saw, just buy the cheapest.
Here's a webpage that details the differences. http://henryhoover.com/Henry_Family.html

Martin.

 

[Graham Orm]

I can vouch for this Steve http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140909678816? ... 1439.l2649

Had one a couple of weeks, excellent tool. Added to this. stop-press-aldi-vacuum-dump-cyclone-thingy-17-video-t74877.html

Great combo.

 

[Waka]

Which Henry are we talking about guys, there is quite a range?

Don't the different Henry's just have different accessories? So if you are only going to use it with your scroll saw, just buy the cheapest.
Here's a webpage that details the differences. http://henryhoover.com/Henry_Family.html

Martin.

Thanks Martin, I can feel one coming on.

 

[mac1012]

I suppose it depends how you like to set up your saw I guess here is some pics of mine

30mm or so hose pipe works on the principle of high pressure low volume which is suitable for power tools , scroll saws etc

100mm hose is low pressure high volume and is used for machines like bandsaws , table saws

I have the record dust extractor 2nd model up about 150 with 36mm hose and adaptor which makes it high pressure low volume , I find this works really well on the hegner and just plugs into the dust port on front and I re route the white pipe into it the record gives me enough sucktion to be able to take the dust away from above and below the table with no escape practically

if you are going to use a commercial vac which works on the high pressure low volume principle you will have to make sure it has enough juice to take the dust away from two areas or you may need to have two one above and below the table

I like the connectors on the record as they are flexi and I got several and cut to fit different tools in my workshop

 

[ChrisR]

Mark.

Quick tip, when you need replacement carbon brushes for your Record vac, if it is model (RSDE1), then espares do an exact match complete with holders, their part number ES660116.
These brushes are listed on their web site for Hennery vac’s.

http://www.espares.co.uk =D>

As I said above these are an exact match, unlike if you purchase spares from Record, which you will have to modify. :roll:

Take care.

Chris R

 

[dan1808]

i have a karcher very good hoover picks water up and liquids (homer)

 

[martinka]

I've just been reading an American DIY magazine and they have a Craftsman shop vac in there with a 6HP motor and 20 gallon capacity, for 130 dollars (£80). Compare that to a Henry. Might not be as quiet though.

 

[stevebuk]

gone for this one guys, looks a bit more robust, but only time will tell, £79.99


Canister Ash Collector,For Universal Applications. 1600 Watt Vacuum Cleaner Is A Low Noise, General Purpose, Bagless Machine And Is Ideal Because Of Its Small Size, Light Weight And Short Hose For Specific Tasks Where Larger And Heavier Machines May Not Be Convenient. Suitable For Cleaning Up Cold (Not Hot) Ash, Builder's Dust & Debris, Dust And Fluff Etc. A Great Help In Cleaning Up For DIY/Home Improvement Enthusiasts . Supplied With Reinforced Hose Assembly, Aluminium Extension Tube And Cloth Filter. Designed To Be Used On Open Fires, Wood Stoves, Fire Places, BBQs, Fire Pits And Chimineas And Can Be Plugged Directly Into The Mains Power Supply. Please Note: This Device Must Only Be Used Once Ash Has Thoroughly Cooled. Specification: Capacity - 21L, Voltage - 220V-240V, Frequency - 50/60Hz & Power max - 1600W. Package Size in cm: 36 x 36 x 41

 

[boysie39]

That looks to be a very robust machine Steve ,Hope it works well for you .

good luck .