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Thread Number: 28447
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
Wet dirt can't fly??? |
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| Post# 317766 3/8/2015 at 06:36 (3,336 days old) by SeamusUk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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Hey Guys This will shortly be coming to me from another collector. It's obviously a pretty rare sight over here. It may stay or it may end up getting moved on, either way I've wanted to try one for ages :-) Seamus | ||
| Post# 317768 , Reply# 1 3/8/2015 at 08:22 (3,336 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Ugly things aren't they :-) | ||
| Post# 317770 , Reply# 2 3/8/2015 at 08:32 (3,336 days old) by SeamusUk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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ugly? I prefer interesting lol... For what it's costing me I have no complaints :) Seamus | ||
| Post# 317771 , Reply# 3 3/8/2015 at 08:42 (3,336 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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I'm sure they do a good job though :-) | ||
| Post# 317814 , Reply# 4 3/8/2015 at 21:28 (3,335 days old) by Electroluxxxx (……) | ||
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You will love it!!! Just make sure it has a clean filter, clean the separator and away you go! You will not believe how well the rainbow cleans. I absolutely love mine and if I were to trade it in it would be for an upgrade. :-) | ||
| Post# 317856 , Reply# 5 3/9/2015 at 14:23 (3,335 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
That machine proves Dyson is a liar. He did not invent the first bagless vacuum cleaner that doesn't lose suction. Even though he thinks he did. 8 million Rainbows had been sold before the first Dyson ever hit the market.
Your Rainbow is an awesome vacuum. You know how much I love mine - it's my profile picture on Vacuumland. By adding a few drops ("few" means three) of liquid fabric softener to the water in the basin, you'll not only wash the air as the Rainbow runs - it will smell fresh and clean like wash day. Congratulations on a wonderful vacuum cleaner. | ||
| Post# 317857 , Reply# 6 3/9/2015 at 14:29 (3,335 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Do you see a resemblance or is it just me? Exterminate :-)
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| Post# 317903 , Reply# 7 3/10/2015 at 06:37 (3,334 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
My all time FAVORITE vacuum as some of you probably know | ||
| Post# 317925 , Reply# 11 3/10/2015 at 12:26 (3,334 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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I did read somewhere that water isn't the best filter and particles can escape it. | ||
| Post# 317932 , Reply# 13 3/10/2015 at 14:15 (3,334 days old) by ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado) | ||
We had a cat for years, unfortunately we lost him due to kidney failure, poor cat, we really loved him, but we still have out dog, he's younger than the cat was, and added another dog too. I've never noticed anything getting by the water on mine honestly. And my evidence that it does still capture cat and dog dander is that my dad is allergic to cats and dogs among many other things (I inherited some of his severe and constant allergy problems, and got them a bit worse, thankfully I don't believe pets cause any of mine) and he's mentioned that when I use a Rainbow or other water vac that his allergies stop bothering him soon after I start vacuuming and for a while after, he says its the only time he noticed that his allergy symptoms go away or are reduced by a lot.
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| Post# 317944 , Reply# 14 3/10/2015 at 17:37 (3,333 days old) by parwaz786 ( ) | ||
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"Wet dirt can't fly" Sounds exactly like what Nancy Sullivan said in the infomercial on the H2O vacuum | ||
| Post# 317953 , Reply# 15 3/10/2015 at 21:45 (3,333 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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No, Really> It's "Wet Dust Can't Fly" Wet Dust Can’t Fly®The Rainbow uses Mother Nature’s most powerful element, water, to trap dirt and odors, returning only naturally clean, water-washed air to your home environment.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO Kirbysthebest's LINK | ||
Post# 317964 , Reply# 17 3/11/2015 at 07:26 (3,333 days old) by countryguy  (Astorville, ON, Canada) |
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I have a model D and I used to have the newest black model. While I don't mind the maintenance of emptying the water bin, etc. when I am doing a full cleaning, it is a royal pain in the you know what when you just want to do a quick vacuum of the kitchen floor, etc. especially if your house is on a septic system where you don't want to empty the container down the drain and you don't want to dump it outside in the middle of winter when it is -30 C. I think a secondary vac is required for these quick pick up jobs.
Gary | ||
| Post# 317966 , Reply# 18 3/11/2015 at 07:44 (3,333 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Question. If wet dirt can't fly why do they have a HEPA filter? | ||
| Post# 317968 , Reply# 19 3/11/2015 at 07:59 (3,333 days old) by kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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If wet dirt can't fly why do they have a HEPA filter? From a previous post: Non-wettable dust like talcum, fireplace ash, plaster dust will slip through the bath and quickly escape. This is why Rainbow added an afterfilter on their machines to catch the dust that got away. | ||
| Post# 317969 , Reply# 20 3/11/2015 at 08:08 (3,333 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Probably microscopic particles will slip through too. Nice machine but seems too much faffing about for me. I prefer a Riccar Brilliance or even a Kirby myself. Will filter just as well and clean a bit better. | ||
| Post# 317970 , Reply# 21 3/11/2015 at 08:28 (3,333 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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Probably the reason other water filter machines say "Wet Dirt Can't Fly" is because Rainbow has "Wet Dust Can't Fly" trademarked, but if one is speaking of a Rainbow then it's "Wet Dust Can't Fly". | ||
| Post# 317973 , Reply# 22 3/11/2015 at 08:40 (3,333 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Harley how does the Rainbow compare in performance to a Riccar or Kirby? I like the latest powerhead with the edge cleaning brushes. | ||
| Post# 317979 , Reply# 23 3/11/2015 at 10:02 (3,333 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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One would have to compare the performance of a Rainbow to another canister vacuum, not an upright. Kirby isn't convenient to use with attachments, and you certainly can't wash your kitchen floor with a Riccar. The Rainbow will shampoo the carpet (and not just rub bubbles into it like 'dry foam' methods). The Rainbow will unclog drains and pick up spills. The Rainbow has a motorized mini power brush for stairs and pet hair. The Rainbow's high quality attachments are easy and dare I say, fun to use. Sure, taking fifteen seconds to fill the water pan before use might be a chore to some. Emptying the basin may take a moment (I've always emptied it into the commode and never had a clog, ever) but all the dirt is out of your house - not in your closet. Best of all, the Rainbow doesn't stink like last month's dirt - and you have no expense for consumables. Rainbow's HEPA neutralizer is washable.
My Rainbow has been running on air wash mode since October, in my bedroom, continuously. I use distilled water in it and have to refill it daily as it adds moisture and humidity to the dry heated air in my home. When I want to vacuum, I attach the hose, switch to high speed, and clean. The fifteen foot electric hose means I never move the cleaner once it's in a room. The hose is long enough to allow me to clean everything on as well as above the floor. They are certainly not for everyone, and I do have several 'bagged' type cleaners as well as the wonderful Hoover Air Cordless for quick cleaning jobs. | ||
| Post# 317980 , Reply# 24 3/11/2015 at 10:09 (3,333 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Ok how would it compare to a Riccar Immaculate? Was just wondering if it could come close to a Kirby for dust pick up on carpet? It does sound good as you describe it. I couldn't afford a new one and i've not seen any used Rainbows on ebay in Europe. | ||
| Post# 317992 , Reply# 25 3/11/2015 at 12:05 (3,333 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Actually after Toms description if I can find a used one on eBay in Europe I might go for it! The only thing that concerns me is if something goes wrong with the electrics it will likely be very expensive to fix. This post was last edited 03/11/2015 at 12:27 | ||
| Post# 317996 , Reply# 26 3/11/2015 at 12:59 (3,333 days old) by gsheen (Cape Town South Africa) | ||
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| Post# 317997 , Reply# 27 3/11/2015 at 13:45 (3,333 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
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A Rainbow is an extraordinarily well made machine, including the motor. The newest Rainbow doesn't use carbon brushes, which is why mine runs 24/7 in my bedroom to wash the air. Rexair (the manufacturer of the Rainbow) makes their own motor, it has an 8 year warranty. If you put the machine away with the water pan NOT latched onto the machine (I put it under the kitchen sink), you'll be fine.
My Rainbow never gets put away, always running extremely quietly on air wash speed. Rexair makes a germicide to go into the water, with alcohol and triethylene glycol as its main ingredients. With a capful in the water basin, the air returning to the room will be not only dust free, but bacteria free as well. This is my 1939 Rainbow, along with my brand new one. Both have 100% suction, 100% of the time. | ||
| Post# 317999 , Reply# 28 3/11/2015 at 13:56 (3,333 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Good to know. No carbon dust either. Are the electrics in the hose wand and floorhead reliable too? This is a potential failure on most cylinders/cannisters I find. Anyway I'll keep looking on eBay to see if one becomes available. Thanks Tom. | ||
| Post# 318001 , Reply# 30 3/11/2015 at 15:12 (3,333 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Doesn't look like they sell many in Europe as none for sale on EBay. Lots in the US though. | ||
| Post# 318004 , Reply# 31 3/11/2015 at 16:01 (3,333 days old) by kirbymodel2c (Nottingham, England) | ||
If.... | ||
| Post# 318008 , Reply# 32 3/11/2015 at 16:25 (3,333 days old) by marcusprit () | ||
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Thanks James there's a lot of your cleaners I'd like to try! :-) | ||
| Post# 318009 , Reply# 33 3/11/2015 at 16:25 (3,333 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado) | ||
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| Post# 318023 , Reply# 35 3/11/2015 at 18:27 (3,332 days old) by Bikerray (Middle Earth) | ||
As for dumping the water after use, I use a large funnel that has a micro mesh screen in it. I just put it in the garbage disposal then pour the water into the funnel and it strains out the grit and fiber and the water just goes down the drain. Take the micro mesh screen out and dump the filtered stuff in the garbage, rinse every thing out and I'm done.
As for other water base machines, I tried an H2O vac, it worked ok but was a pain in the tail to clean out and get all the lint and gunk out of all the baffles in the water chamber. You could never clean it like you can a Rainbow water basin. I love my E series and just got a power nozzle for it. I usually use my canisters for above floor cleaning then use my Kirby for the carpet. A lot of the more expensive vacuums Kirby, Electrolux, Rainbow or Rexair with proper care will last a lifetime. My Kirby C (1936) will still make the carpet vibrate, and my Rexair series A (1937) still does a great job cleaning. I am wondering though if the plastic body of my Rainbow E will still be like it is now in 50 years. | ||
| Post# 318024 , Reply# 36 3/11/2015 at 18:37 (3,332 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
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Guys
This is my hepa filter after five years. I wanted to cut into it to see what it looked like. A lot of the pieces of filter were still snow white. I think this hepa still had a lot of life in it but since it had been so long I changed it. The water/separator keeps the hepa cleaner longer than any other machine I've ever seen with a hepa filter. I've seen hepa filters look worse than this after 3 months. Trust me, the Rainbow works GREAT. I'm glad I'm not on septic though. I've always dumped down the toilet..
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