The E Series single speed may be great for airflow and lift but the motors in some were not great. Thomas forgot to mention the height adjustment difference between the SE PE and the E series. But yeah, essentially the PN2 and 2E are the same beast. The PN12 introduced a couple of improvements to the E2 Black with the self docking wands, the locking switch (which was removed for...safety reasons...? on the SRX) and an overall better design of power nozzle, which was improved again in version 2. Instead of using a regular flat belt the nozzle went to a Poly-V in the second version. The SRX PN3 seems to be a mishmash of every power nozzle Rexair ever made, bringing back the relief vents from the R-series "chocolate bar" nozzles, the PN2(e)'s traditional shape with the centre drive brush and replaceable brush strips, and the PN12's use of a manifold hose and the Poly-V belt and self-docking ability. The whole package in the PN3 is overall a cheaper nozzle to make as well due to the brushroll (which I forgot to mention is like the Eureka power nozzle before even the chocolate bar nozzle on some D, D2 and D3 machines, has a steel (only stainless) brush roll and similar brush strips. Now, the Eureka nozzles on those machines were wooden brush rolls but could be replaced, I think, with the steel brushrolls later on. The other things that weren't mentioned were the RainbowMate mini power nozzles have also gone through some major changes to. The RM2 and 2E are more or less the same, just the top cover was different and the 2E had a button lock versus the friction fit of the 2, the RM12 has since had two versions as well. One that looked like a smaller version of the RM2 with a pigtail cord, one that was similar to the pigtail version but for the E2 Black's self docking hose system. The Version 2 shares parts with the version 1 but includes three extra improvements: LED lighting and the pivoting self-levelling action, as well as the top vents that would later be seen on the PN3 and revisions of the manifold assembly of the PN12. Of course, the vents aren't visible on the PN12 nozzle top but if you took it apart, there are vents. Looking at the Bissell the heater, being a resistive load, a large one at that, over a 17 or more possibly 16 AWG power cord will cause the motor to slow down. Not unlike running a large appliance say a dishwasher, washing machine or twin motor 30 Ampere MD central vacuum (like you explained in your central vacuum efficiency video) dimming the lights in your house. The motor itself probably consumes between 800-1000 VA in power while the heater is probably an additional 3-500 W, maxing out that cord and possibly that branch circuit, which is rated 1500 W resistive nominal. Now, since there is a thermostat somewhere inside that heater, it isn't running continuously, just cycling on and off so it probably can run safely on that circuit. I remember a friend using a Bissell like that in his car and he wasn't pulling much up with the hose. I told him that since my place was only a couple of blocks away we should get my Rainbow E2 Black and the MiniJet (I have all three wet cleaning attachments for my Rainbow) to pull out the remainder of the water. Well, the Rainbow was newer than the Bissell and the Rainbow still blew the Bissell out of the water. I think the larger 6 inch twin stage tangential bypass Switched Reluctance Rainbow motor versus the Bissell's 4" single stage peripheral bypass universal motor definitely shows why the Rainbow motor was superior.
You are absolutely correct with all these details. I didn't want to go over every little spec of details between machines, pretty much the main unit and power nozzles. You are right again too about the E2 1 Speed, the motor did have "2" revisions, the first revision was the one they had a lot of trouble out of then they worked the bugs out in revision 2 in the year of 2000.
Love your knowledge about Rainbow vacuums! I have a question for you: what’s the width of the 1993 SE power nozzle? And the one of the 1997 PN2? Thanx guys ✨
Actual cleaning width between the rectangular R nozzles is probably 13 inches (roughly 33 cm) and the PN2(e) is about 12 ~ 30 cm). Outer dimensions are probably about 14-15 inches (35-36 cm) for the R series and 13 (33 cm) for the PN2(E).
When I wash a carpet I do the shampoo part then slowly go over it all and dry it and pull out as much shampoo water as possible, so it’s almost dry then I do the rinse, and once again after the rinse I go over very slowly drying it, pulling more of the shampoo water out, until it’s almost dry then I do one more rinse and it’s usually quite clear by then, if you don’t remove as much as possible between each one the residue is still in the carpet and will start to foam up, hence trying to remove as much residue between each part, And it’s not the shampooing that gets the carpet clean, it’s the rinses afterwards, same as a washing machine, they rinse to get rid of the dirty water and after the rinse they spin to remove as much water and residue from the wash load, if it didn’t spin the residue would foam up again
Went from a hand me down d4c se pn2 to an e2 gold. Purchased my e2 black with every attachment brand new. Have considered the srx. But the e2 black just seems better. So I use it and my Kirby avalir regularly. Stems from my grandparents owning a d4c she and Kirby g5 and I was hooked. Was it the D2 That actually used a eureka power nozzle?
I'm so sorry for your loss Thomas, thank you both for this video! It is a wonderful video!
Thank you so much. My grandpa lived a full life so it was just his time I suppose, he was a good man to all of us.
Hard to believe meet number 28. Time goes fast having fun.
I always liked the Smartwash very easy to use and seems to clean quite well. The Bissell seems to clean well but puts to much water down.
The E Series single speed may be great for airflow and lift but the motors in some were not great. Thomas forgot to mention the height adjustment difference between the SE PE and the E series. But yeah, essentially the PN2 and 2E are the same beast. The PN12 introduced a couple of improvements to the E2 Black with the self docking wands, the locking switch (which was removed for...safety reasons...? on the SRX) and an overall better design of power nozzle, which was improved again in version 2. Instead of using a regular flat belt the nozzle went to a Poly-V in the second version. The SRX PN3 seems to be a mishmash of every power nozzle Rexair ever made, bringing back the relief vents from the R-series "chocolate bar" nozzles, the PN2(e)'s traditional shape with the centre drive brush and replaceable brush strips, and the PN12's use of a manifold hose and the Poly-V belt and self-docking ability. The whole package in the PN3 is overall a cheaper nozzle to make as well due to the brushroll (which I forgot to mention is like the Eureka power nozzle before even the chocolate bar nozzle on some D, D2 and D3 machines, has a steel (only stainless) brush roll and similar brush strips. Now, the Eureka nozzles on those machines were wooden brush rolls but could be replaced, I think, with the steel brushrolls later on.
The other things that weren't mentioned were the RainbowMate mini power nozzles have also gone through some major changes to. The RM2 and 2E are more or less the same, just the top cover was different and the 2E had a button lock versus the friction fit of the 2, the RM12 has since had two versions as well. One that looked like a smaller version of the RM2 with a pigtail cord, one that was similar to the pigtail version but for the E2 Black's self docking hose system. The Version 2 shares parts with the version 1 but includes three extra improvements: LED lighting and the pivoting self-levelling action, as well as the top vents that would later be seen on the PN3 and revisions of the manifold assembly of the PN12. Of course, the vents aren't visible on the PN12 nozzle top but if you took it apart, there are vents.
Looking at the Bissell the heater, being a resistive load, a large one at that, over a 17 or more possibly 16 AWG power cord will cause the motor to slow down. Not unlike running a large appliance say a dishwasher, washing machine or twin motor 30 Ampere MD central vacuum (like you explained in your central vacuum efficiency video) dimming the lights in your house. The motor itself probably consumes between 800-1000 VA in power while the heater is probably an additional 3-500 W, maxing out that cord and possibly that branch circuit, which is rated 1500 W resistive nominal. Now, since there is a thermostat somewhere inside that heater, it isn't running continuously, just cycling on and off so it probably can run safely on that circuit.
I remember a friend using a Bissell like that in his car and he wasn't pulling much up with the hose. I told him that since my place was only a couple of blocks away we should get my Rainbow E2 Black and the MiniJet (I have all three wet cleaning attachments for my Rainbow) to pull out the remainder of the water. Well, the Rainbow was newer than the Bissell and the Rainbow still blew the Bissell out of the water. I think the larger 6 inch twin stage tangential bypass Switched Reluctance Rainbow motor versus the Bissell's 4" single stage peripheral bypass universal motor definitely shows why the Rainbow motor was superior.
You are absolutely correct with all these details. I didn't want to go over every little spec of details between machines, pretty much the main unit and power nozzles. You are right again too about the E2 1 Speed, the motor did have "2" revisions, the first revision was the one they had a lot of trouble out of then they worked the bugs out in revision 2 in the year of 2000.
Looks like we robbed a Rainbow vacuum shop somewhere.
Ha!
Love the mini meet and have Thomas test the green eureka the boss capture and yes the Bissell pro heat is normal it’s low pitch when the heater is on
Great video Bill I’ve yet to try a rainbow out 👍👍
I wish you luck finding one down under. 😁
Try to find a Rainbow E2 Black as they are the best from Rexair so far. I would say a D4 but the parts are becoming scarce for them.
@@WJCTechyman will do , I know rainbow are in Australia as they advertise demos here
Love your knowledge about Rainbow vacuums! I have a question for you: what’s the width of the 1993 SE power nozzle? And the one of the 1997 PN2? Thanx guys ✨
Actual cleaning width between the rectangular R nozzles is probably 13 inches (roughly 33 cm) and the PN2(e) is about 12 ~ 30 cm). Outer dimensions are probably about 14-15 inches (35-36 cm) for the R series and 13 (33 cm) for the PN2(E).
Thank you, I learned a lot working for Rainbow for the very short peiod of time I did.
When I wash a carpet I do the shampoo part then slowly go over it all and dry it and pull out as much shampoo water as possible, so it’s almost dry then I do the rinse, and once again after the rinse I go over very slowly drying it, pulling more of the shampoo water out, until it’s almost dry then I do one more rinse and it’s usually quite clear by then, if you don’t remove as much as possible between each one the residue is still in the carpet and will start to foam up, hence trying to remove as much residue between each part, And it’s not the shampooing that gets the carpet clean, it’s the rinses afterwards, same as a washing machine, they rinse to get rid of the dirty water and after the rinse they spin to remove as much water and residue from the wash load, if it didn’t spin the residue would foam up again
water heater should barley bog down that motor there could be a short in the heater so you might want to replace the heater core
I'm going to check the power usage soon.
Went from a hand me down d4c se pn2 to an e2 gold. Purchased my e2 black with every attachment brand new. Have considered the srx. But the e2 black just seems better. So I use it and my Kirby avalir regularly. Stems from my grandparents owning a d4c she and Kirby g5 and I was hooked. Was it the D2 That actually used a eureka power nozzle?
Rainbow E2 Black and SRX Vacuum