Recent content by timborow

Model 30 Your model 30 looks great. They are beautiful machines from an era we will never see again. I have a model 30 that belonged to my great aunt. After she passed away at the age of 99, I found it sitting in the original box in a closet. It’s in great shape, but something is up with the...

Stiffeners Would this model Royal ever had a brush roll with stiffeners? Could I use a brush with stiffeners?

Ben Thanks for the information on this vacuum. I oiled it. I also took the brushroll out and cleaned it and lunricated the ends. The bristles are soft, but it does seem to work better now that it’s been cleaned. You’re right it does have square metal ends. There is also not an adjustment on...

I found this gem today hiding in the back of a closet. I got it for $3. I could hardly believe it. It runs like new, but needs a new brush roll. I’m thinking it’s from the early 1990s. Are brushrolls still available? Would this one need to be oiled?

Thank you for the responses. I took the separator off and scrubbed it. After looking at it closer, I noticed that there was a hard black substance that had formed on the separator. I took a small screwdriver and scraped it off. The machine now works great now with no vibrating noise. I have...

Any other suggestion Does anyone have anymore suggestions about what could be causing this noise? Does the separator need replacing?

I got my rainbow out to use tonight, switched it on and it started this strange sound. I have included a video. I have noticed the suction isn’t as strong as it used to be. What could be the problem? http://https//youtu.be/Cr-YGgBad24

The gasket still seems soft and pliable. How often should it be replaced?

Mike Thanks for that offer. I am interested in replacing the water basin. Please let me know what the cost would be. You can contact me by email Tim [email protected]

I have recently acquired a Rainbow D4C-SE. It was in decent shape when I found it. I carried it to th vacuum shop to have it serviced anyway. After several weeks of use, I have noticed that the suction is much weaker than on my Electrolux E from 1954. I have no experience with Rainbows until...

Thank You Matt80, Kirbyvertibles is checking. I’ll let you know if there is something he doesn’t have. Thanks again! Tim

I’m looking for a set of attachments for my Rainbow. If anyone has an extra set they are looking to part with, please let me know. Tim

D4C hose Will these hoses and pn fit a Rainbow D4C? Tim

My Silver King I got it for $13 at a Thrift Store. It only has the vinyl hose and upholstery tool. The handle on the top is missing. I am assuming it broke off at some point. It runs very strong and quiet. It needs a good spa treatment, but will make a good garage vac. I am assuming that...

Thanks Is there anything special I need to know about how to use it to pick up water? Does it work like a Shop Vac?