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Thread Number: 12311
Rainbow E Series, what am I missing? |
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| Post# 131777 4/10/2011 at 19:28 (4,758 days old) by troopersam (Perris) | ||
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I just picked up this E Series Rainbow today, in pretty good shape. It's missing a few things, though, and I'm not quite sure what. Chime in if you know, and add if you know good sources to get the missing items. Thanks! 
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| Post# 131780 , Reply# 2 4/10/2011 at 19:49 (4,758 days old) by troopersam (Perris) | ||
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This is the original E series, so single speed. I'm certain I'm missing the metal wands for use with the non electric hose. | ||
| Post# 131784 , Reply# 3 4/10/2011 at 20:20 (4,758 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
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You're missing the metal wands that go with the NON electric hose.
Since you got this used, I would take the HEPA filter out and take a look inside the machine. If you see dirt inside, it may need to actually be cleaned inside. That's the ONLY reason I wouldn't want to get a water filter vac used (unless it has already been refurbished and already cleaned) I don't think folks change the water enough on these and it can cause the inside to get dirty. That looks like the OLD Aquamate as well. The new ones for the E series are MUCH better. I guess it will work with the E series. ONLINE: The BEST place I have found to get any Rainbow supplies is Goodvac dot com. They have everything and are the cheapest I have found | ||
| Post# 131802 , Reply# 5 4/10/2011 at 21:09 (4,758 days old) by Trebor () | ||
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Rainbowmate The smaller electric power nozzle is not there, but it is an extra, like the Aquamate | ||
| Post# 131845 , Reply# 7 4/10/2011 at 22:27 (4,758 days old) by troopersam (Perris) | ||
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Oh, and I think I want to save for the new wet electric hose and the Aquamate 3...that thing looks great! | ||
| Post# 131851 , Reply# 9 4/10/2011 at 23:14 (4,758 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
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I'm sure if anyone buys a Rainbow that happens to be really dirty inside, it can be taken somewhere to be taken apart and sanitized on the inside. I know the distributor here charges 65 dollars for that, but I have never had it done. Mine doesn't need it.
Good vac is great. They have every part for Rainbow that exists I think. I bought the 14 foot non-electric hose and it's GREAT if you live in a house with vaulted ceilings. I can stand on an eight foot ladder and clean on top of cabinets, ceiling fans. It comes in very handy to get those REALLY high places that I can't get with the standard size non-electric hose. After having owned it for several years, I think the most important things are: 1) Change water before it gets too dirty and don't fill the basin with water over the dome in the middle 2) Keep and eye on the separator and clean it with a toothbrush if it needs it 3) Don't turn the machine OFF and let it sit with water in the basin. For example: If you're in the middle of vacuuming and you stop for an hour or so to do something and you're going to finish later. Take it off the basin with water in it. 4) If you vacuum up liquids with the non-electric hose, be sure to fill the sink with some CLEAN water and suck clean water through the hose to wash it (careful to not let the water get past the top of the dome in the basin), then put the hose on the exhaust to dry it. Seems like a lot, but it's all simple really. | ||
| Post# 131852 , Reply# 10 4/10/2011 at 23:19 (4,758 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
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Oh I forgot to mention. I want the new Aquamate too. But I already have a Hoover Deep cleaner....And I think (correct me if I'm wrong) but you can't use HOT water in the new Aquamate, only cool water.........I don't really like the idea of cleaning carpets with cool water. But the thing I do like about the new aquamate is that I suspect the extraction would be MUCH better than a regular deep cleaner since Rainbow has great suction.
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| Post# 131860 , Reply# 11 4/11/2011 at 00:03 (4,758 days old) by goadie12 () | ||
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If u don't mind me asking how much did u pay for that vacuum because I have been looking for one but haven't had very much locating one thanks. | ||
| Post# 131861 , Reply# 12 4/11/2011 at 00:31 (4,758 days old) by troopersam (Perris) | ||
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You know, that one tip, draw some clean water after a wet clean up, it almost sounds like you wouldn't have to say it, like it should be intuitive...but I didn't. :) | ||
| Post# 131862 , Reply# 13 4/11/2011 at 00:32 (4,758 days old) by troopersam (Perris) | ||
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Oh, he advertised it on craigslist for $325, let me have it for $150. | ||
| Post# 131870 , Reply# 16 4/11/2011 at 05:38 (4,757 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
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This is NOT my Rainbow, but this is a PIC of an abused Rainbow. I suspect the vacuum guys get a lot of these in and see the crud inside and that's why they don't like the machines. Mine is around five years old and doesn't look like this at all on the inside. Funny though, in that pic, it looks like the WRONG hepa filter for that model Rainbow. When I take off my hepa, there's not a big square hole like in the picture, but a small round hole that the round area of the hepa goes in. I think the ONE speed E series had the big square hepa
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| Post# 131871 , Reply# 17 4/11/2011 at 05:46 (4,757 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
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| Post# 131896 , Reply# 19 4/11/2011 at 10:48 (4,757 days old) by troopersam (Perris) | ||
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@mark40511: That picture is bad, mine is worse. At least the dust stops at the opening...mine is ALL around the cavity where the filter fits. I didn't take a picture because those sorts of pics rarely come out right, but it's pretty bad. | ||
| Post# 131933 , Reply# 20 4/11/2011 at 15:49 (4,757 days old) by troopersam (Perris) | ||
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Okay, I've started my teardown, and have begun a video how-to. It's a work in progress, and stops where I've currently stopped. :) CLICK HERE TO GO TO troopersam's LINK | ||
| Post# 131944 , Reply# 21 4/11/2011 at 18:03 (4,757 days old) by troopersam (Perris) | ||
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Okay, I deleted the first video in favor of one with more illustrated steps. CLICK HERE TO GO TO troopersam's LINK | ||
| Post# 132009 , Reply# 22 4/11/2011 at 21:55 (4,757 days old) by luxg () | ||
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You have done an excellent job of explaining how to do this. Thanks for sharing it with us. | ||
| Post# 132025 , Reply# 23 4/11/2011 at 23:36 (4,757 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
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| Post# 132039 , Reply# 25 4/12/2011 at 04:43 (4,756 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
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Carbon dust? Oh yes, that's not brushless is it? I keep forgetting the one speed isn't the brushless motor.....
Yea.....The person probably never cleaned the separator. Interestingly enough, the separator on that Rainbow looks different than on mine. Mine is all one piece and a tan color and there was never a brush that came with mine to clean it. At least you know there isn't any motor damage from dirt. I didn't see the round motor cooling filter in the video and you didn't mention it. I'm sure that would need to be changed. It looks like a BIG round car air filter. | ||
| Post# 132062 , Reply# 27 4/12/2011 at 11:02 (4,756 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
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| Post# 132119 , Reply# 29 4/12/2011 at 21:20 (4,756 days old) by Brandon_W_T () | ||
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Whoops sorry for confusing yalls. The rainbow in the back seat of the SUV is the one I Had. Thats how I got it. It looked gaud awful, but cleaned up to look very nice, just a rotting smell! :S | ||
| Post# 132130 , Reply# 30 4/12/2011 at 22:23 (4,756 days old) by troopersam (Perris) | ||
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I'm sure the stink would come out of it after a teardown like mine, Brandon! :D | ||
| Post# 132134 , Reply# 31 4/12/2011 at 22:58 (4,756 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
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| Post# 132138 , Reply# 32 4/12/2011 at 23:29 (4,756 days old) by troopersam (Perris) | ||
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Already bought a set on eBay, should be here soon. | ||
| Post# 132147 , Reply# 33 4/13/2011 at 03:02 (4,756 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
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| Post# 132163 , Reply# 34 4/13/2011 at 11:14 (4,755 days old) by troopersam (Perris) | ||
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Truth to tell, I hadn't even considered the PN yet. Once I get the main up and running, I'll take a look at it, but I used it the other day, and it worked nice with a clean brushroll. | ||
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