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I at least made the D3 look better. I took its helmet off and cleaned all the fine dirt out, so now it's clean and clear at least.

I phixed it I took the plug apart, and I discovered that the previous repairman was a slob. The wires were not held on very well at all, the hot was about to come off. I retwisted the copper and wound it around the screws and tightened them down good. I also put a bunch of liquid tape in there...

Oh yeah, I know what you mean about that. I refuse to tear into any Rainbow older than the E2 one speed. Those are pretty easy. But the older ones are ridiculous! I tore up my old chrome dome because I wasn't paying attention and forgot how it went.

Very awesome machine. I'd really love to have a two speed Rainbow - but they're just so expensive! Here is my Rainbow collection.

Tonight, I treated my 1999 Rainbow E2 to a LONG AWAITED (5 years maybe?) spa treatment. I went to the local Rainbow dealer today and obtained a new separator and nut, and now it runs perfectly. I took the entire case apart, put all the removable plastic pieces into the tub with hot, soapy water...

Bump Does anyone know why the plug could be getting so hot?

Thanks for the offer, But I'm in a finacial hole right now. I can't even afford supper tonight, much less shipping a Rainbow halfway across the country.

I took the machine to a Rainbow dealership today, and they said that the lower bearing is bad and that they do not repair D3's anymore. So...

I'm hoping some Rainbow people will be able to help me on this one. I really like using my Rainbow D3 that I got at the VCCC convention, and after a good cleaning, and a new hose, it turned out pretty well. The only problem is that it sounds like it could blow up when in use. The motor shakes so...

Speaking of the plug I test drove this vacuum in my bedroom today, power nozzled the carpet, and dusted everything, and when I was done, I pulled the plug, and it was extremely HOT! I used my infrared thermometer, and it said the prongs were 120 degrees. Ah - I DON'T think this is normal. Any...

I'd like to find One of those Golden Eurekas one day. I really like the gold on them.

On the right is the 1959 Cadet Compact and on the left is the 1959 Master One Piece.

And I know nothing about it. I've been told that Fantoms are extremely rare, and that if I ever found one, I should grab it. If somebody would clue me in a little on these things, I'd appreciate it. It will probably be for sale in Tulsa next year, as I have no interest in bagless vacuums.

Unfortunately, The Wards bag disintegrated on the way home, so I had to replace it with the bojack bag from the parts Eureka.

It was good to finally meet you too, Andy. It's always good putting a face with a name.

Thanks, John. I enjoyed seeing you too.

I lucked out at the Convention this year big time. In total, I got six machines, consisting of a Deep in the Box Eureka Roto-Matic 910, complete, a Compact C4, complete, a Hoover 913 commercial, a Rainbow D3 with powerhead, a 1998 Eureka Sanitaire, and a 1970 Wards Eureka with Cordaway. The 1970...

Here are some pictures I took. We just finished the cleaning competition. Every vacuum I brought was used except my Rainbow D3. My D4 was used against my Hyla.

This past Saturday, I went to a recycling center that I've never been to before. One of the first things I found was a complete Lux G in a dumpster! Only problem was that it was missing a wheel. I put a new wheel on it and gave it the spa treatment and now it's good as new! VCCC people - it will...

Thanks, Tom I'm looking forward to seeing those pictures.