Rainbow E2 Motor Tear down and Clean
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- Опубліковано 15 вер 2024
- This is another video showing what to do and how to do it when trying to disassemble and clean the inside of a Rainbow E2 Motor...Even how to clean the fan blades.....and how to change a HEPA FILTER on the back....
Thanks so much for this great video. Very helpful and informative - I cannot believe how dirty and nasty that unit was!
Thanks a lot man for your sharing, appreciate you..
i couldnt get the motor taken apart on my moms rainbow, but i cleaned it up and i think its just a loose wire somewhere that needs fixed
I know this is old, but is the 2nd blade sandwiched between the housing and the cover piece? I reassembled and it works fine, just the middle blade doesn’t spin
Guy,get some production help with lighting and camera.Would recommend stable overhead camera shot ceiling mount/wall or tripod just stop the disorienting movement.Lighting to help the camera see,good led 4ft bank.
Thanks for sharing your video. I've a similar model and have a couple of questions, if you don't mind:
1. Is the motor a DC or AC motor?
2. What is the voltage and amperage rating of the motor?
3. Are there any carbon brushes?
I did this and accidentally tore the motor gasket off the housing. Can I glue it back on? It looks like it was originally glued on by the manufacturer. I’ve ask this on another one of your videos. I’m just trying to hope that you’ll see it. Thanks
I notice your rubber seal is stick to the motor base. When I look out mine, they come apart. (17.30++ onward)
Should I be worried? I put them back together after washing and I notice there is some rubber left on the based.
Is the number 2 disk not firmly affixed to the others when the nut is tightened? Mine is still loose for some reason.
No they are suppose to float freely....I know it seems weird but trust me... I learned the hard way...LOL
@@gagainer great. I had it right then. I did just about pull my last hairs out when I got it all back together and it wouldn't come on. I finally figured out that it must be sitting on the bowl before it could actually turn on. Those darn safety features.
Do you have a video on replacing both the bearing? I suspect mine is worn out.
I don’t I’m sorry
Help. Followed your steps to clean. Ive got it back together and now it won't turn on. Ive taken apart and checked all my connections. Any ideas?? Please help!!
Check safety switch make sure it’s seated properly other than that it’s usually a wire connection
@@gagainer thanks a bunch. In the middle of doing that when you commented. Great info. Keep it up.
This is probably a long shot because this is an old video but I took everything apart and put it all back together and it's not powering on. I took it apart again and found a piece had come loose. I can't post a picture but I will describe as best as I can. When you break the motor down to just the piston shaft, the top motor housing has a copper piece poking through the middle. A very thin circular wavy metal disk sits in that spot (I'm assuming). That's the part that came out. How does it sit in there? Does the copper touch the motor with the disk sitting under the copper piece on top of the plastic? This is my only guess as to why it won't turn on. All of the connections are in the right spot (pretty foolproof there) and it's sitting on the bowl when I try to power it on.
Maegan Russell I don’t have one here to look at but that’s cooling fan for the motor and if I am correct that’s suppose to permanently be mounted to that shaft i am almost certain that wasn’t removable at least it wasn’t on the models I had ..... let me verify w my vac guy
@@gagainer Maybe I can take a video and send you the link so you can see what I'm talking about. I can't figure out anything else that could explain why it's not turning on.
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I think motor shaft is to tight. However my wrench damaged the threaded end for the rotor. Having trouble loosing it.
Also what black sealant is used on the lower rubber motor housing?
Okay I put everything back together and it works but I'm I just noticed that there wasnt a washer beneath the last blade against the motor. Should I be worried? I purchased it new.
Rachel Railey you are good
A mangueira do rainbow será possível trocar por maior?
I had the rubber mounting on lower part of motor on wrong. It sounds normal again. So does it have to have a sealant on it?
Jamie White no if it’s an e2 or e1 no
Jamie White no it’s designed to be seated in the new models
My rainbow was made in 1990 , I just bought it second hand , can not loosen the nut on the fan blade to clean it . You can see it has been tightened to much . What can I do to loosen the nut ? Thank you .
Leta Terrell there really isn’t a good solution to those d machines other than disassemble the entire motor housing and using force to break the nut off I have personally damaged a machine trying to do it I would recommend taking it to a vac repair shop preferable a rainbow dealer to have them do it this is the reason these separators need to cleaned specifically on those older machines
I attempted to clean the fan blades but they know rub together making weird noise. I also had troubles taking bolts off. Any suggestions on fan blades.
Jamie White two things either the two washers are not lining or seated prop or the main but on the motor shaft is too tight
Thank you!
I have noticed my rainbow is louder. Making more of a whining sound. What could be causing that?
Jamie White my guess is dirty or corroded motor the more dirt that builds up the louder the machine gets how long has it been since it was cleaned ? Also I use a rubber sealant I get from Lowe’s
I got similar model, I tear it down to the motor.
When I put everything back together, I cannot power on the motor. I am not sure what I did wrong, do you have any idea? I check all the connection and redo everything twice.
Anyway to troubleshoot?
Magus Tan I would say check the safety switch it’s a little plastic tab that fell out it is depressed when water basin is on machine it won’t allow the machine to run if the basin isn’t attached I believe I made mention of that other than that it’s got to be in connections before putting it all back together depress that switch and turn on power to make sure it’s running prior to reassemble
@@gagainer thanks. Yes I found that out after rewatching it. Cheers
@@gagainer I just tore down my E2 black today to clean it out. I was perplexed when a small black plastic piece fell out of the safety switch area. It fell out so quickly I was not able to see where it was supposed to go back. Ended up just tossing it in there and now it doesn't power back on. Ill have to tear down again, which will be a lot easier the next go round. Didnt catch on this video where that small piece is supposed to go 😫
How do you wash the foam? And does it loose the shape when you wash them?
Hey Alexis good question... i wash it in hot soapy water in the sink.. kinda keep squishing it around in the detergent and water and then drain sink and repeat with hot water... once all soap is out let it air dry for 24 hours and no it is dense foam so it won't loose shape
Thanks a Lot G Gainer !!!
The Rainbow dealer said to use a 3M Automotive Black Super Weatherstrip & Gasket Adhesive.
Greg Royal I have never used weather stripping you can order the gaskets fairly cheap so I always go that route and yes a flexible gasket adhesive
How often should I clean the fan blades? What should I expect to pay to get this done?
lbowen9708 no it’s not something that needs to be done often I do it to make sure the unit is clean when I sell a tech at a vac store should do this if you request it
What happens if thr motor sucks up water and stops working?
Richard Rule depends on how long it’s been sometimes you can turn it back on and let it dry itself out but if the motor is locked up you will have to disassemble my recommendation is take it to a vac repair center
@@gagainer honestly as i was driving it into the repair shop it tumbled around in my trunk and when we got there and plugged it in, it started. I guess the russian method works from time to time
Thanks so much
Bom
I will never understand it… People spend upwards of $2300 on the things and yet do not take care of them…
need to start using a wet vac. lol