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Thread Number: 31426
/ Tag: Brand New Vacuum Cleaners
When's the next rainbow going to arrive? |
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| Post# 347467 3/13/2016 at 19:02 (2,964 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan ) | ||
I was wondering if any of the rainbow dealers or experts may know when the next rainbow is arriving? It seems like the current model has been around for some time now.
I'm thinking about going down to my local distributor this week and buying one. My luck, as soon as the 3 day cooling down period is over, the next generation with come out. | ||
| Post# 347533 , Reply# 1 3/14/2016 at 13:53 (2,963 days old) by RainbowD4C (Saint Joseph, Michigan ) | ||
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| Post# 347535 , Reply# 3 3/14/2016 at 14:05 (2,963 days old) by electroluxxxx (……) | ||
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Btw there might be a way that I can get you a good deal on a new rainbow from the store I work for, please email me or shoot me a call or text. Email is magvac1004@yahoo.com Phone is 607-242-9708 | ||
| Post# 347559 , Reply# 6 3/14/2016 at 17:28 (2,963 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan ) | ||
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| Post# 347573 , Reply# 7 3/14/2016 at 19:07 (2,963 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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Compared to The old ones it is a regular jet!! Seriously, the new Rainbow is plenty powerful enough! | ||
| Post# 347585 , Reply# 9 3/14/2016 at 20:41 (2,963 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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Well.... The new ones have almost twice the power the old ones did, they never were as strong as a Compact or Filter Queen. | ||
| Post# 347636 , Reply# 11 3/15/2016 at 15:52 (2,962 days old) by kenkart () | ||
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The E2 since being introduced is the strongest Rainbow ever made, the older models did ok, but were really weak, I sold D-3s in the 80s. | ||
| Post# 347641 , Reply# 12 3/15/2016 at 16:26 (2,962 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan) | ||
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When the new Rainbow arrives, can one of you please post a picture? | ||
| Post# 347644 , Reply# 13 3/15/2016 at 17:19 (2,962 days old) by electroluxxxx (……) | ||
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I will absolutely do that!!! our World Meeting is in June in Thailand we will know more about new products then! | ||
| Post# 347650 , Reply# 14 3/15/2016 at 18:38 (2,962 days old) by electromatik (Taylorsville, North Carolina, U.S.A.) | ||
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I can't see a new Rainbow coming out soon. They just came out with a bunch of new features on the last one. I'd probably buy a Rainbow just to get the shampoo system... | ||
| Post# 347786 , Reply# 15 3/17/2016 at 07:36 (2,960 days old) by mark40511 (Lexington, KY) | ||
Interesting
I wasn't aware of any of these problems with Rainbow. I have a gold 2 speed brand new from 2006 with the foam insulation, and the suction is perfectly fine. I do know what you mean about it not being as strong as other vacuums, but it's still has plenty of airflow for cleaning. I'm sure they will find a way to make it stronger in the future. I think, as of now, they have to limit it or else water will get sucked through the separator (at least that's what I read a long time ago) And the smell, I LOVE the smell.
Regarding a new model. After they introduced this latest model, I too was wondering what else they could do? They have pretty much addressed things people didn't like about it... You should try using another water filtration vacuum like Sirena or Hyla for a week or two. When you go back to using your rainbow, you'll feel like you're going back to a regular vacuum for quick run through's in terms of cleaning up/storage. My Sirena just isn't as easy to put together,clean, put away as my rainbow. It takes me twice as long with the Sirena. I quit using it and stored it away. I now use my Rainbow. | ||
| Post# 347795 , Reply# 16 3/17/2016 at 10:01 (2,960 days old) by dysonman1 (the county) | ||
I see nothing wrong with 90 inches of water lift and constant airflow. That's what my 75th Anniversary Edition Rainbow (2011) has, which is plenty. Rexair takes a long time to retire a model, consider the D4, (as well as the D4SE and D4PE) were basically the same vacuum cleaner - and Rexair made that machine from 1986 (their 50th anniversary) through 1998. I doubt there's a new Rainbow coming any time soon. Rexair just doesn't work that way.
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| Post# 347803 , Reply# 17 3/17/2016 at 10:26 (2,960 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan) | ||
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90 inches sounds very good for a portable vacuum. A good central vac can be as little as 115 inches. | ||
| Post# 347806 , Reply# 18 3/17/2016 at 11:39 (2,960 days old) by Kirbysthebest (Midwest) | ||
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Tom Do you know what the current model's CFM is? I know the D2 had something like 60 CFM, and did quit a good job cleaning just the same.
86.3 in. water lift 90 CFM High, 18 CFM low.
I am sure the newer Rainbows have more.
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| Post# 347823 , Reply# 19 3/17/2016 at 17:07 (2,960 days old) by Miskini (Northville, Michigan ) | ||
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| Post# 348048 , Reply# 21 3/20/2016 at 08:19 (2,957 days old) by Electroluxxxx (……) | ||
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From experience with the 14.5' hose there seems to be no noticeable difference in airflow or suction, with the 30' hose the air flow is a little less but still enough to do the job. | ||
Post# 348583 , Reply# 22 3/26/2016 at 01:01 (2,952 days old) by Durango159  (State College, PA) |
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RVarley
I've used many many canister vacuums. The Rainbow is not the strongest of them but it certainly is not the weakest. I owned the newest Rainbow E2 Type 12 and it is significantly improved over previous versions.
Carpet grooming performance is beautiful. That said I did have issues with the HEPA filter on mine. It would get clogged and DRASTICALLY cut down power. The distributor I worked for that I bought it from too didn't even really understand the issue of the HEPA clogging so he installed a new one for me on the machine, on the house. It very well could be an issue with hard water in the house. I had terrible issues of scaling on the basin and separator. A hot water Vinegar soak was the best way I found at removing the scale. Dawn nor other dish detergents did anything for it. About every 2 weeks I had to soak my separator, the nut and basin to the rim in hot water with about 8 ounces of white vinegar. I would also recommend checking your HEPA. I hope this helps you because in my experience of vacuums, this Rainbow really did impress me. Comparatively there are TONS of machines over the years I've tried and refuse to work with due to not meeting my fussy cleaning performance desires!! | ||
| Post# 348596 , Reply# 24 3/26/2016 at 05:14 (2,951 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH) | ||
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Post# 348628 , Reply# 25 3/26/2016 at 14:36 (2,951 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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PR-21
You are correct!
What you stated is actually something that amazes me. I used to sell these machines and my distributor never informed myself or anyone else that I'm aware of to this fact!! It was only a few weeks that a collector on a Facebook site mentioned that he got a new brush roll for his new style Rainbow power nozzle. Goodvac.com is the website that lists the various options. Would have been nice of my former Rainbow distributor to inform us of more info regarding the machines and options available!!! I do not regret leaving the crooked jerks. | ||
| Post# 348635 , Reply# 26 3/26/2016 at 16:56 (2,951 days old) by Rvarley (illinois) | ||
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Good to know about the brush rolls. Are those side brushes (the ones like a street sweeper) also replacable? | ||
| Post# 348658 , Reply# 27 3/26/2016 at 20:49 (2,951 days old) by pr-21 (Middletown, OH) | ||
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Post# 348659 , Reply# 28 3/26/2016 at 20:57 (2,951 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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Yes the side brushes are available as well. $3.70 from Goodvac website. I posted a link below to the power nozzle parts page on their site.
I tried the Aquamate carpet shampooing on one demo. It did a reasonable job but was multiple steps with the operation and not as efficient as my Hoover Steamvac Widepath. I would agree to that. I would hope that after a good vacuuming the Aquamate wouldn't find much if any doghair. So I'm surprised that is an issue you're having with it!! In my experience a thorough pre-vacuuming is one of the most important steps of the carpet shampooing process. Sometimes I use 2 vacuums. You are lucky with not having a hard water issue. It's definitely an experience with the Rainbow that definitely lets a user know how hard or soft the house water is. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Durango159's LINK | ||
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Post# 348660 , Reply# 29 3/26/2016 at 21:01 (2,951 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA) |
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