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Will the new AquaMate work on a Rainbow SE? 		[Down to Last]

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Post# 250028   9/12/2013 at 19:46 (3,868 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

I would like to use the new AquaMate with the Rainbow SE

Which modification should I do:

  • Modify the electrified hose handle
  • Replace the AquaMate cord with the one-piece cord (runs from AquaMate to Rainbow unit)
  • Use non-electrified hose & use two-piece cord (short cord from AquaMate to hose cord; & hose cord from wand cord to Rainbow)
  • Is there a wet pick-up approved electrified hose for the D4SE?

Scrubbing the tile floors wih the squeegee brush (stiffer bristles than the FloorMate SpinScrub) may be tough; but the dirty water picked up by the Rainbow is dirtier than the dirty water picked up by a FloorMate.

 


This post was last edited 09/12/2013 at 22:05
Post# 250034 , Reply# 1   9/12/2013 at 20:25 (3,868 days old) by chris (WV)        

I don't think there is anyway to modify the SE electric hose. Even if you replace the handle, the electrified hose is not double insulated like the current electrified hose so you would probably get electrocuted. Not even sure if the other two are possible because of different connections.

Post# 250048 , Reply# 2   9/12/2013 at 22:08 (3,868 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

How good does this AquaMate do on deep pile carpets & hard surface floors such as tile?  Does it perform better than an ordinary carpet Steam Vac or FloorMate?
Post# 250080 , Reply# 3   9/13/2013 at 12:24 (3,867 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY)        
I have it

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and I think it did a great job on my carpets and super easy to use. I think it extracts better than a regular carpet washer like bissel or hoover......since it has more suction/airflow, plus it's obviously more light weight to push/pull......but overall, I would say it's about the same results, other than my carpets being left dryer using the Rainbow aquamate 3

Post# 250081 , Reply# 4   9/13/2013 at 12:25 (3,867 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY)        

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forgot to mention I can't comment on tile.....I think the Rainjet is better suited for tile.

Post# 250221 , Reply# 5   9/14/2013 at 17:06 (3,866 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

Will the AquaMate III work on stairs too?  I prefer to have a rotating brush scrub the carpeted stairs better than having to put elbow grease to scrub the dirty areas of the carpet.

 

AquaMate III

 

Or do I need to use the MiniJet or AquaMate I for stair carpets?

 

This is the cord I'm refering to so I can use the AquaMate III (AM-12) with the Rainbow SE

 

MiniJet

 

AquaMate I

I really like using the Rainbow SE for steam cleaning carpets & washing floors better than the Hoover Steam Vac or FloorMate
Post# 250230 , Reply# 6   9/14/2013 at 19:48 (3,866 days old) by chris (WV)        

It would be very hard to use the aquamate II on the stairs unless the stairs are really wide. I have the minijet and it is a wonderful accessory. That cord will not work because the circled connection with not fit the SE power nozzle receptacle. I can tell you got those pics from rainvac.com so why don't you give them a call and see if it is possible to use the aquamate II with the SE.


Post# 250238 , Reply# 7   9/14/2013 at 22:34 (3,866 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

I didn't see the machine end connector; I thought it would work on the SE.

 

Here are two other cords I've considered buying:

 

One-piece that runs from PN or AquaMate III to Rainbow unit

 

Or I could buy:

 

Hose cord

 

Wand cord

 

Or I was thinking about:

 

Conversion electrified hose (Converts PN-2E for use with D [D2, D3, D4 & D4SE] Series)

 

Electrified hose handle parts

 

I'm hoping any of the above modifications work well.
Post# 250244 , Reply# 8   9/15/2013 at 02:51 (3,865 days old) by rainbowjoel (Dexter NM)        
how about

just regular wet pick up hose and buy 8ft extension cord and strap it to wet pick up hose???? u need cut off some rubber at corners end of extension cord plug is to plug in the aquamate3. u save money instead buy handle wet pick up kit, tigger switch, tigger switch cover, tigger the one u press up to turn on power nozzle etc, the small wand. thats $36.00 for parts plus shipping.

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Post# 250245 , Reply# 9   9/15/2013 at 02:54 (3,865 days old) by rainbowjoel (Dexter NM)        

One more part change plug the one is on handle. In order connect aquamate3 to handle.

Post# 250393 , Reply# 10   9/16/2013 at 14:30 (3,864 days old) by rainbowjoel (Dexter NM)        
it works

 It works. Looks wierd anyways. Lol

Post# 250399 , Reply# 11   9/16/2013 at 15:16 (3,864 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY)        
@ JOEL

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LOL!!

Well, there ya go..........

It works.

I should have known if anyone would make that work, you would. LOL

Post# 250406 , Reply# 12   9/16/2013 at 17:27 (3,864 days old) by TASE (Colorado)        

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I kinda want to do this when my D3C arrives...

Post# 250421 , Reply# 13   9/16/2013 at 20:55 (3,864 days old) by rainbowjoel (Dexter NM)        
the cord

 This I did to extension cord.you can change the cord on Aquamate but would be long enough to reach to handle?

Post# 250431 , Reply# 14   9/16/2013 at 22:58 (3,864 days old) by rainbowjoel (Dexter NM)        
@Mark

 Well u know me well. lol

Post# 250531 , Reply# 15   9/18/2013 at 15:41 (3,862 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

Now I know the AquaMate 3 works with older Rainbow vacuums!

I just ordered an AquaMate 3; all I need to buy are the stainless steel PN wand & hose cord once the new AquaMate arrives



This post was last edited 09/18/2013 at 18:24
Post# 250621 , Reply# 16   9/19/2013 at 07:20 (3,861 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY)        
You'll like it

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I'm sure. I've used mine SEVERAL times

Post# 251756 , Reply# 17   10/1/2013 at 00:13 (3,850 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

My AquaMate finally arrived today; but I'm waiting for the stainless steel power nozzle wand & hose cord to arrive. I can't wait to use my new AquaMate!

Post# 251939 , Reply# 18   10/3/2013 at 11:08 (3,847 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

I tried it out today on white tile & it did great! The AquaMate 3 even removed black scuff marks that the mop or FloorMate couldn't get out; & those marks have been on the white tile for perhaps YEARS!

The tile looked greyish before I used the AquaMate; now its gleaming white



This post was last edited 10/03/2013 at 11:44
Post# 251951 , Reply# 19   10/3/2013 at 16:00 (3,847 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)        
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Looks good, but is that a blue Electrolux cord I see on your Rainbow's hose? You frankensteined your Rainbow! LOL

Just a little tip for anyone that wants to use normal carpet extraction shampoo in the Rainbow, ie. Rug Doctor, Bissell, Hoover etc. I have found that even when diluted properly per the instructions on the bottle, for some reason the Rainbow will make it foam like crazy when the water bowl is being used for the recovery tank. To solve this problem, I dilute the carpet extraction shampoo as directed on the bottle, BUT I add 1/2 cup of white vinegar to the recovery tank before starting to clean the carpets. Doing this cuts down on the foaming action & lets you fill the tank to capacity before needing to empty.

Rob

Post# 251962 , Reply# 20   10/3/2013 at 18:32 (3,847 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

I put Rug Doctor Anti-Foam in the Rainbow water basin when shampooing carpets & washing bare floors
Post# 251972 , Reply# 21   10/3/2013 at 21:38 (3,847 days old) by kirbylux77 (London, Ontario, Canada)        

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Erik, the Rug Doctor Anti-Foam does work too, but they just recently discontinued it. So, vinegar is the next best thing to work. And it was Rug Doctor that suggested it when I called & asked what to use.

Rob

Post# 251982 , Reply# 22   10/4/2013 at 01:20 (3,847 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY)        
Hmmm

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I've had trouble with the Rainbow Green D&A foaming even though it's specifically made for rainbow. I may try to add that AND a little vinegar to see if it stops it from foaming.......

@ Floor-a-matic

You're using the Aquamate for bare floors only or carpets too?

Glad it's working for you

Post# 252025 , Reply# 23   10/4/2013 at 14:12 (3,846 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

I will try the AquaMate on the "old-school" olive green shag later; but I'm using the chrome PN wand while I wait for the stainless wand to arrive

Post# 252302 , Reply# 24   10/7/2013 at 21:49 (3,843 days old) by rainbowjoel (Dexter NM)        

It looks so cool!

Post# 339112 , Reply# 25   12/12/2015 at 16:33 (3,047 days old) by floor-a-matic (somewhere)        

I am using the AquaMate on both bare floors & caprets


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