Could you post a video of how the hepa filter (& just the rainbow in general) is doing one year later? Your tutorials are great and very informative! Way more personal than those scripted vids. I love it 😁⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍
It likely needs replacing. I have a E2 Black and they dont last but a year. Whatever the dealer told you was a lie unless they told you a year. Unless you use it once a week and dont have pet hair then you might get 3-5.
As long as you are using the proper water level. Changing the water at proper intervals. And clean the separator regularly I recommend at least once a month. Do not store the rainbow on the water basin when not in use. Open it so it can breath. And wash your hand thoroughly before touching the Hepa as to keep body oils off of it. Your order form, warranty, and, crf, give proper care and maintenance. The separator is recommended in the manual to be cleaned every 6 months. Do it once a month.
No judgment, please LOL but I have actually on my rainbow E2 black model managed to carve the HEPA filter cartridge out of there but still have the outer plastic cartridge (to direct airflow) and the cleaning performance increased tremendously! As long as the user isn’t picking up massive amounts of cat litter dust or drywall dust, it’s still filters the air extremely well, with no loss of airflow whatsoever. Just bought the T-20 bit and I’m going to take the HEPA filter off my SRX model to see if the cleaning performance increases on that one as well. I noticed that the intake where the hose connects to the machine on the SRX model is much smaller than on the E2 black because as soon as I hook up the hose to the front of the machine, the SRX immediately increases in pitch because of concentrated airflow. Hoping this helps to keep the motor cooler as well when using the SRX for extended periods of time with the hose attached. I love my SRX model, however I usually use the powerhead for the SRX With the E2 black main unit because it has massive amounts more pick up power. 😎
Very interesting! I guess it makes sense . . . Less air restriction = greater air flow and pickup. Let us know how it goes with the SRX after the HEPA is removed 👍🏼
@@rainbowinsight1017 Didn’t go as planned. 🤣 Yes, smaller intake definitely is the reason for less pick up power. Also, the SRX on its highest speed without the filter is EAR PIERCING loud. 😳 I’ll just be using that one with the HEPA in. Lol
thanks for the video. I have an old rainbow that's been rebuilt and I love it. I bought the SRX a couple years ago and I didn't feel it worked as well. I also used the SRX to help an acquaintance and to my surprise the home had dry wall debris all over and it was thick. My Rainbow began to bubble up and over flow. It has not been the same since and seems to bubble up after when using it again at home. So I stopped using it and stuck with my old rebuild. The only rainbow distributer in my city is an angry Russian man who always wants to upgrade my parts and sell me each time I have used him in the past. So my question will replacing the hepa filter possibly solve the bubbling up problem? I am planning to open it up the weekend as I have had it in storage since this incident over a year ago? thanks for advising
Hi! Thanks for sharing your experience. I do not believe replacing the HEPA filter will solve the bubbling up problem, HOWEVER I would recommend you open the back of the machine and check the HEPA filter. Most likely it will need to be replaced. Drywall dust is one of the few things that tend to make it past the water filter and enter the machine and HEPA filter. I also highly recommend removing and carefully cleaning the water separator and water basin. Clean the air inlet on the machine (where the hose connects) as well as the gasket where the water basin is sealed against the machine when closed. Finally I recommend putting a small amount of water in the basin then sucking up water through your wand and hose. Using a small water bottle to slowly pour water into the end of the wand while the machine is running will help clean the inside of the wand and hose. You and even take a couple square of paper towel, soak them with water, then suck it through the want and hose to help clean them out. Finish with running small dry hand towels or dry paper towels through to help dry the hose and wand. (Do NOT perform this procedure with the power nozzle or any other powered attachments attached). You can and should also remove the bottom cover of the power nozzle and clean the inside. Remove all hair from the spinning brush and bristles. Check the opening for any obstructions. If you still have an issue with the bubbling over, maybe there is drywall dust/debris inside the motor and other interior parts. Your local rainbow tech can do a disassembly and cleaning of these parts as needed. I hope this helps 😊 Let us know how it goes and what you find. ps. www.rainvac.com seems to be a good source for factory approved replacement parts at a reasonable price. Much less expensive than my local rainbow dealer. 👍🏼
This is a great question. Will you open up your machine and void your warranty. It's OK I want to see the inside. Some of you have special questions. Do not open the machine. If you want to see the inside working go to your local distributor and ask. The service technician may let you see it.
Thanks for the video. Any idea of where to buy a new hepa filter? I bought my srx used for $500. The previous owner was a smoker and the air smells like smoke.
Yes! Go to rainvac.com. I don’t know how they get all Rexair/Rainbow factory parts, but they’re located right next to Rexair and have always provided exactly what I need, including a new HEPA for a used SRX I purchased. 👍🏼
My SRX uses a T15 - not sure why I couldn’t get T20 to work so if anyone is having difficulties, try the T15. - my rainbow dealer claimed there was no need for a filter and said technically there is a HEPA filter but it was only there because air purifiers have to have one but said it didn’t do anything - I’ve only had my rainbow going on 4 months and I could see light dusting//discoloration so I know it’s being used.
That would make it easier for the customer to replace on their own and then you don’t need to pay the company to replace it for you. Same with car companies making it impossible to change the headlights without a tool that they created. Money, money and more money.
Unfortunately it is not recommended that you wash the hepa filter. It is best to replace it completely if necessary. These filters are known to last many many years when the machine is used properly (always have water in the basin before turning the machine on). Should you decide to replace the filter, RainVac.com is a great source, outside of your local rainbow vendor, for replacement filters and parts.
Issachar Nistrian I found mine on a local classifieds site. I also seem them come up on eBay regularly. A used one should be $2200+\- right now (May 2020). New, they’re around $3,200.
Issachar Nistrian you could always search craigslist. Maybe even place an add for “ISO Rainbow SRX” and someone looking to sell theirs could contact you before listing it for sale.
Just to be safe make sure you get a bill of sale cause a lot that are being sold they are making payments on them thru a credit finance company.... why would you pay 2200 when you could have a demo and get it for like a few hundred more and it be NEW.... or better yet do the ready set 2 go program and get all your money back just like me.... I got mine for FREE!
Sorry but water does not filter hardly anything except heavier dirt grit and larger particles. Dust isn’t water soluble so it can’t be trapped along with allergens etc. so the machines sucks it up and it stays suspended in the millions of air bubbles swirling in the water only to come out of the water and through the motor. This is why they had to start using help filters back in the nineties on the E series models. Not to mention these have some of the eskers suction at the hose and lowest air flow ratings at the lower nozzle. 100 dollar Hoover have more power at the hose and the nozzle for both suction and airflow. If you want true deep cleaning, carpet gripping/lifting dirt inhaling, down to the pad power get a Kirby. It offers great filtration and best cleaning of any. If you truly need best in class filtration and a totally sealed system that truly nothing can escape, then look into a Miele canister vacuum. Slightly less power than a Kirby but superior over any rainbow, and superior above all in filtration. And
@@tln91tn of you want your carpets to be cleaned with a machine whose performance is mediocre at best that’s cool. Rainbows weigh as much as Kirby’s with all that water. A bag pops on and off and contains all the dirt. Where as a rainbow has to be dumped outside and allowed to dry so it can then be scooped up and put in the trash. Anyone who flushes the contents from a rainbows is just wreaking havoc on their homes drain lines. If you like a canister and want something that will clean circles around a rainbow and offer superior filtration of any other I’d say look into a Miele C3 canister. Has the suction of three rainbows, is amazingly quieter, has a much better power head. And will get dirt from where a rainbow starts and ends, and probably the pot of gold To!
J L MOR because not all dust is wettable. (ie. drywall dust & ash) It can actually ‘bounce’ off the water and pass straight through to the HEPA filter. Also, nothing is perfect. There will be other dust particles that happen to make their way past the water, which then get caught by the HEPA filter. Everyone’s usage is different, so every experience will be different. My mother in-law’s Rainbow was the first model with a HEPA filter and it still has the original filter still installed, 25+ years later. I’ve checked it a couple times and it still appears new. I on the other hand have the same model and with my particular usage, including projects around the house, have replaced it every 5-6 years. Well worth the price for healthier air.
In order for it to be a air purifier it has to have a hepa filter... and never never use your rainbow to pick up dry wall dust cause it will damage it!
So you dont really need a HEPA but stupid consumers need it. A vacuum filters so little air that a HEPA is only no very useful. Within minutes of vacuuming your air is dirty agian unless you have air sealed your house. Most vacs dont need any extra filtration then something similar to the Sebo S type filter or the Miele flat white filter. (not the HEPA) Also to get the Asthma and Allergy sticker you HAVE to have a HEPA filter. The water really does capture almost all the dust.. if it didnt it wouldnt last more then a few vacuumings. Just make sure that you fill the basin to the water line.
@@tekjunkie28 speaking of water line. The continuous to be a concern I have no line unless your speaking of the middle rim around the canister. My angry Russian rainbow distributer says to fill to top of tit. And that feels too full?
I am so glad I am not the only one having issues getting this back on
Could you post a video of how the hepa filter (& just the rainbow in general) is doing one year later? Your tutorials are great and very informative! Way more personal than those scripted vids. I love it 😁⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐👍
It likely needs replacing. I have a E2 Black and they dont last but a year. Whatever the dealer told you was a lie unless they told you a year. Unless you use it once a week and dont have pet hair then you might get 3-5.
As long as you are using the proper water level. Changing the water at proper intervals. And clean the separator regularly I recommend at least once a month. Do not store the rainbow on the water basin when not in use. Open it so it can breath.
And wash your hand thoroughly before touching the Hepa as to keep body oils off of it. Your order form, warranty, and, crf, give proper care and maintenance. The separator is recommended in the manual to be cleaned every 6 months. Do it once a month.
Thank you! All really good advice for maximizing the life and efficiency of your machine.
No judgment, please LOL but I have actually on my rainbow E2 black model managed to carve the HEPA filter cartridge out of there but still have the outer plastic cartridge (to direct airflow) and the cleaning performance increased tremendously! As long as the user isn’t picking up massive amounts of cat litter dust or drywall dust, it’s still filters the air extremely well, with no loss of airflow whatsoever. Just bought the T-20 bit and I’m going to take the HEPA filter off my SRX model to see if the cleaning performance increases on that one as well. I noticed that the intake where the hose connects to the machine on the SRX model is much smaller than on the E2 black because as soon as I hook up the hose to the front of the machine, the SRX immediately increases in pitch because of concentrated airflow. Hoping this helps to keep the motor cooler as well when using the SRX for extended periods of time with the hose attached. I love my SRX model, however I usually use the powerhead for the SRX With the E2 black main unit because it has massive amounts more pick up power. 😎
Very interesting! I guess it makes sense . . . Less air restriction = greater air flow and pickup. Let us know how it goes with the SRX after the HEPA is removed 👍🏼
@@rainbowinsight1017
Didn’t go as planned. 🤣
Yes, smaller intake definitely is the reason for less pick up power. Also, the SRX on its highest speed without the filter is EAR PIERCING loud. 😳
I’ll just be using that one with the HEPA in. Lol
thanks for the video. I have an old rainbow that's been rebuilt and I love it. I bought the SRX a couple years ago and I didn't feel it worked as well. I also used the SRX to help an acquaintance and to my surprise the home had dry wall debris all over and it was thick. My Rainbow began to bubble up and over flow. It has not been the same since and seems to bubble up after when using it again at home. So I stopped using it and stuck with my old rebuild. The only rainbow distributer in my city is an angry Russian man who always wants to upgrade my parts and sell me each time I have used him in the past. So my question will replacing the hepa filter possibly solve the bubbling up problem? I am planning to open it up the weekend as I have had it in storage since this incident over a year ago? thanks for advising
Hi! Thanks for sharing your experience. I do not believe replacing the HEPA filter will solve the bubbling up problem, HOWEVER I would recommend you open the back of the machine and check the HEPA filter. Most likely it will need to be replaced. Drywall dust is one of the few things that tend to make it past the water filter and enter the machine and HEPA filter. I also highly recommend removing and carefully cleaning the water separator and water basin. Clean the air inlet on the machine (where the hose connects) as well as the gasket where the water basin is sealed against the machine when closed. Finally I recommend putting a small amount of water in the basin then sucking up water through your wand and hose. Using a small water bottle to slowly pour water into the end of the wand while the machine is running will help clean the inside of the wand and hose. You and even take a couple square of paper towel, soak them with water, then suck it through the want and hose to help clean them out. Finish with running small dry hand towels or dry paper towels through to help dry the hose and wand. (Do NOT perform this procedure with the power nozzle or any other powered attachments attached).
You can and should also remove the bottom cover of the power nozzle and clean the inside. Remove all hair from the spinning brush and bristles. Check the opening for any obstructions.
If you still have an issue with the bubbling over, maybe there is drywall dust/debris inside the motor and other interior parts. Your local rainbow tech can do a disassembly and cleaning of these parts as needed.
I hope this helps 😊 Let us know how it goes and what you find.
ps. www.rainvac.com seems to be a good source for factory approved replacement parts at a reasonable price. Much less expensive than my local rainbow dealer. 👍🏼
Yes my only guy in Portland wants $300 to clean out inner machine?
Good video! Thanks a lot!
Can you make a video to see a complete disassembly so that we can see the controller board, board cooling and engine?
This is a great question. Will you open up your machine and void your warranty. It's OK I want to see the inside. Some of you have special questions.
Do not open the machine.
If you want to see the inside working go to your local distributor and ask. The service technician may let you see it.
Thanks for the video. Any idea of where to buy a new hepa filter? I bought my srx used for $500. The previous owner was a smoker and the air smells like smoke.
Yes! Go to rainvac.com. I don’t know how they get all Rexair/Rainbow factory parts, but they’re located right next to Rexair and have always provided exactly what I need, including a new HEPA for a used SRX I purchased. 👍🏼
My SRX uses a T15 - not sure why I couldn’t get T20 to work so if anyone is having difficulties, try the T15.
- my rainbow dealer claimed there was no need for a filter and said technically there is a HEPA filter but it was only there because air purifiers have to have one but said it didn’t do anything - I’ve only had my rainbow going on 4 months and I could see light dusting//discoloration so I know it’s being used.
Where can I buy the filter?
RainVac.com sells just about everything.
www.rainvac.com/rainbow-vacuum-parts/srx/main-housing/hepa-filter-srx
Why can't they just use regular Phillip's screws lol
That would make it easier for the customer to replace on their own and then you don’t need to pay the company to replace it for you.
Same with car companies making it impossible to change the headlights without a tool that they created. Money, money and more money.
Can you wash the hepa filter
Unfortunately it is not recommended that you wash the hepa filter. It is best to replace it completely if necessary. These filters are known to last many many years when the machine is used properly (always have water in the basin before turning the machine on). Should you decide to replace the filter, RainVac.com is a great source, outside of your local rainbow vendor, for replacement filters and parts.
Yes you can wash them.
If you don’t mind me asking, where did you buy it used? And for how much? I’m looking for a used SRX.
Issachar Nistrian I found mine on a local classifieds site. I also seem them come up on eBay regularly. A used one should be $2200+\- right now (May 2020). New, they’re around $3,200.
Rainbow Insight 101 Thank you!
Rainbow Insight 101 besides eBay, where else do you recommend?
Issachar Nistrian you could always search craigslist. Maybe even place an add for “ISO Rainbow SRX” and someone looking to sell theirs could contact you before listing it for sale.
Just to be safe make sure you get a bill of sale cause a lot that are being sold they are making payments on them thru a credit finance company.... why would you pay 2200 when you could have a demo and get it for like a few hundred more and it be NEW.... or better yet do the ready set 2 go program and get all your money back just like me.... I got mine for FREE!
Sorry but water does not filter hardly anything except heavier dirt grit and larger particles. Dust isn’t water soluble so it can’t be trapped along with allergens etc. so the machines sucks it up and it stays suspended in the millions of air bubbles swirling in the water only to come out of the water and through the motor. This is why they had to start using help filters back in the nineties on the E series models. Not to mention these have some of the eskers suction at the hose and lowest air flow ratings at the lower nozzle. 100 dollar Hoover have more power at the hose and the nozzle for both suction and airflow. If you want true deep cleaning, carpet gripping/lifting dirt inhaling, down to the pad power get a Kirby. It offers great filtration and best cleaning of any. If you truly need best in class filtration and a totally sealed system that truly nothing can escape, then look into a Miele canister vacuum. Slightly less power than a Kirby but superior over any rainbow, and superior above all in filtration. And
I'm sorry but a Kirby I'd bulky and heavy and removing the nasty bag I'd messy I'd choose my rainbow a million times over and I've sold Kirby's before
@@tln91tn of you want your carpets to be cleaned with a machine whose performance is mediocre at best that’s cool. Rainbows weigh as much as Kirby’s with all that water. A bag pops on and off and contains all the dirt. Where as a rainbow has to be dumped outside and allowed to dry so it can then be scooped up and put in the trash. Anyone who flushes the contents from a rainbows is just wreaking havoc on their homes drain lines. If you like a canister and want something that will clean circles around a rainbow and offer superior filtration of any other I’d say look into a Miele C3 canister. Has the suction of three rainbows, is amazingly quieter, has a much better power head. And will get dirt from where a rainbow starts and ends, and probably the pot of gold
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Okay ... If wet dust does not fly .....Why do you need a HEPA FILTER ???
J L MOR because not all dust is wettable. (ie. drywall dust & ash) It can actually ‘bounce’ off the water and pass straight through to the HEPA filter. Also, nothing is perfect. There will be other dust particles that happen to make their way past the water, which then get caught by the HEPA filter. Everyone’s usage is different, so every experience will be different. My mother in-law’s Rainbow was the first model with a HEPA filter and it still has the original filter still installed, 25+ years later. I’ve checked it a couple times and it still appears new. I on the other hand have the same model and with my particular usage, including projects around the house, have replaced it every 5-6 years. Well worth the price for healthier air.
In order for it to be a air purifier it has to have a hepa filter... and never never use your rainbow to pick up dry wall dust cause it will damage it!
So you dont really need a HEPA but stupid consumers need it. A vacuum filters so little air that a HEPA is only no very useful. Within minutes of vacuuming your air is dirty agian unless you have air sealed your house. Most vacs dont need any extra filtration then something similar to the Sebo S type filter or the Miele flat white filter. (not the HEPA) Also to get the Asthma and Allergy sticker you HAVE to have a HEPA filter. The water really does capture almost all the dust.. if it didnt it wouldnt last more then a few vacuumings. Just make sure that you fill the basin to the water line.
@@donnawells1362 yes this is happened to me after I bought a brand new SRX. can it be fixed after this? Mine bubbles up shortly after I begin...
@@tekjunkie28 speaking of water line. The continuous to be a concern I have no line unless your speaking of the middle rim around the canister. My angry Russian rainbow distributer says to fill to top of tit. And that feels too full?