Mungler Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Ok, I'm smashing my house to pieces and it's constant dust and small bits of pea sied rubble and plaster everywhere. I need a 240v heavy duty no bag vacuum cleaner and probably something with a decent filter that doesn't clog / is easy to clean. I bought a 1200w hoover from Wickes (their own brand jobby) for thirty something quid and it looks the part, makes the right noise and is great for about 2 minutes use until the filter gets a sniff of dust when it then loses all suction. Any recommendations? We have a Henry hoover at work and I don't rate that either before anyone suggests one. The best hoover from my youth was something called an "aqua vac" it had about a 3000 w motor, made a noise like the world was ending but it could such a tennis ball through a hose pipe. But they don't seem to make them anymore. Cheers to the PW massive knowledge base. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I know you have said you don't rate them but none of my guys have ever killed a Henry Hoover yet - and I swear some of them are trying to. For the money when they are in "boost" mode there is nothing we have ever found that compares. We run five in total and all going strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petethegeek Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Have you checked out the local Army Surplus Store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 That could suck the moon out of orbit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Have you looked in machine mart ? I use one for coal fire/ shed/ garden/ sucks up leaves.nails.soot anything that fits up the hole.It managed to cope with cleaning up after total rewire of house. But it has a bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glb8686 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I use a karcher for work and it does the job better than any Henry vac out there. Will vac water too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malkiserow Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I use a Nilfisk for the tough stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Everything seems to come with a 1200 watt motor. The one I have at the moment has a 1200 watt motor and it's just not enough. Anyone use anything meaty and over 1200 watts? I've looked at the machine mart webby and they all look the same. I don't think you can beat a user recommendation over what the manufacturers say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zapp Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Doh, posted and then read your OP fully I find the Wickes hoover really good for this job. I just clean it out every 20 mins or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Try a brush and shovel you lazy so n so. I don't think it wipl make a difference what vacuum cleaner you buy! Even the Dyson claim of no loss of suction is a load of tosh. I used mine after a house remodel, and it clogged the filters. It's the fine dust that causes the problem! Bagged vacuum cleaners using paper bags would be the best bet! The paper lets very little dust through to the motor filter. Cloth bags, while cheaper as you wash and re use them! Bit like the old geronimo's let all the fine dust through and cause more work than they are worth! Sweep the worst up, leave windows open and buy an industrial blower. Set the blower up at either a window or a door aiming outward. Once the dust is disturbed, it will be drawn toward the fan and out of the window, door! Vacuum what is left and it should be a lot easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
proud dad Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Numatic NVDQ570-2 I use one with my wall chaser and it sucks all the dust up, so I can grind chases without making a mess. It's got twin motors as well. It uses bags, but I bought a reuseable bag for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Numatic NVDQ570-2 I use one with my wall chaser and it sucks all the dust up, so I can grind chases without making a mess. It's got twin motors as well. It uses bags, but I bought a reuseable bag for it. An asbestos removal client of mine has just recommended this. I think we have a winner. Cheers all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmytree Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Have you looked in machine mart ? I use one for coal fire/ shed/ garden/ sucks up leaves.nails.soot anything that fits up the hole.It managed to cope with cleaning up after total rewire of house. But it has a bag. I've got one, the bag pushes it round. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashman Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 If it flies, floats - or in this case - sucks; rent it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 An asbestos removal client of mine has just recommended this. I think we have a winner. Cheers all. Is that not just a big Henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon69 Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Is that not just a big Henry Big, expensive (£450), 2400w Henry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdubya Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 try this Overhands Blush Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mungler Posted February 27, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Is that not just a big Henry It's marketed as the hetro version of the Henry. Mine will be with me in 3 days and I'm genuinely excited Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffjjack Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 Henry hoover You dont rate them but my henry (£30 fleebay second hand) has seen me through two house renovations. The first house was back to brick job so little henry had to cope with allsorts.... I have used it and abused it and it keeps sucking like a good en! If it fits up the pipe is has it!!!! (finar finar) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fruity Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 I have a draper wdv1400 which I use doing my rental properties up also connect to power tools etc , brilliant all rounder if you can find a up to date equivalent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loriusgarrulus Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Seeley PC477 twin motors to give 2400w. 77 litre stainless drum and filters, no bag. They are around £400. We have one in OH,s workshop. I have a Numatic George in the house which is also excellent and comes with a filter with a zipped bag instead of paper ones as an optional extra. Edited February 27, 2015 by loriusgarrulus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Geordie Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 (edited) Is that not just a big Henry If it sucks berrer than a Henry! It has to be a Hetty :lol: Edited February 27, 2015 by Lord Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonLuke Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 It's marketed as the hetro version of the Henry. Mine will be with me in 3 days and I'm genuinely excited Haha Glad its not just me that gets excited by these things, I spent an hour and a half picking a chop saw last week Left with new saw and ended up with the stand to go with it, was like Xmas getting home and unpacking it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garygreengrass Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 The wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted February 27, 2015 Report Share Posted February 27, 2015 If it sucks berrer than a Henry! It has to be a Hetty :lol: I found one of those at work, currently hiding it in the shed pending a paint job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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