Hey everyone, what does everyone think of the pro aqua? A friend of mine got a demonstration of it and said they would have bought it if they could have afforded it. Is it as good as the rainbow or sirena? I know water filtration is good, but here's one issue I think I may have with it. If you vacuum up hair or other substances, I would think that even after dumping the water, you're still going to have debree in the pan that you will need to clean out. Where as with bagged vacuums, you just remove the bag and toss it. So, it sounds like the water based vacuums still require a bit of extra work to maintain them compared to bagged models.
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electroluxxxx
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an honest opinion
of pro aqua is that although a well made german machine they are COMPLETELY water filtered. there are types of dirt that will not be "wetable" as to where other types of dirt are. I have switched pro aqua users to rainbow NUMEROUS times and they were extremely happy with their new rainbow. I am not a fan of the hoses, noise level, and sometimes sales tactics. The machine itself will not outlast a rainbow and for those who are allergy affected the rainbow is asthma and allergy certified ( which is not something I can call pro aqua). As far as affordability goes, I have sold rainbows to single mothers with 3 children and the woman worked at walmart as a cashier. Rainbow has MANY affordable easy budget plans that can and will work with a person on a budget. Rainbow also offers an 8 year warranty on the motor unit which I also can't say for Pro Aqua. As far as clean out goes, any machine that uses water will need to be dumped at some point and there will be a small amount of dirt in the basin (unless you have a lot of silt on the bottom of the basin) both machines are rather easy to clean out and as a rainbow dealer we tell our new customers that if they are in a rush and don't want to empty the basin to leave the machine turned on low speed in the corner. as long as the water is moving it will get stagnant and it will continuously clean the air leaving the room smelling fresh.
hope all is well and that this answers your question
of pro aqua is that although a well made german machine they are COMPLETELY water filtered. there are types of dirt that will not be "wetable" as to where other types of dirt are. I have switched pro aqua users to rainbow NUMEROUS times and they were extremely happy with their new rainbow. I am not a fan of the hoses, noise level, and sometimes sales tactics. The machine itself will not outlast a rainbow and for those who are allergy affected the rainbow is asthma and allergy certified ( which is not something I can call pro aqua). As far as affordability goes, I have sold rainbows to single mothers with 3 children and the woman worked at walmart as a cashier. Rainbow has MANY affordable easy budget plans that can and will work with a person on a budget. Rainbow also offers an 8 year warranty on the motor unit which I also can't say for Pro Aqua. As far as clean out goes, any machine that uses water will need to be dumped at some point and there will be a small amount of dirt in the basin (unless you have a lot of silt on the bottom of the basin) both machines are rather easy to clean out and as a rainbow dealer we tell our new customers that if they are in a rush and don't want to empty the basin to leave the machine turned on low speed in the corner. as long as the water is moving it will get stagnant and it will continuously clean the air leaving the room smelling fresh.
hope all is well and that this answers your question
ralph123
Well-known member
If I were looking for an expensive water filtration vacuum, I would buy either a Sirena (for lower price and availability in Vac Stores, Amazon.com, bedbathandbeyond.com) or Rainbow (higher price but digital motor).
I would certainly look at Riccar/Simplicity premium canisters, Sebo canisters, and Miele canisters among others prior to choosing a water based filtration vac.
I would certainly look at Riccar/Simplicity premium canisters, Sebo canisters, and Miele canisters among others prior to choosing a water based filtration vac.
miskini
Well-known member
Garbage
I had one a few years ago and the suction was so weak on it. When you turned it past the clean setting it just got louder and didn't get any stronger. I sold it after a couple weeks. . I think Ctvacman reviewed one on his YouTube channel. His results, I believe were similar to mine.
I had one a few years ago and the suction was so weak on it. When you turned it past the clean setting it just got louder and didn't get any stronger. I sold it after a couple weeks. . I think Ctvacman reviewed one on his YouTube channel. His results, I believe were similar to mine.
man114
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Get a Rainbow instead
electroluxxxx pretty much sums it up.
Long track record, USA made, parts availability, do it however you have to do it, even if it's a rebuilt.
Treat it well it will last for ages. The new powerhead on the newest Rainbows works incredibly well.
electroluxxxx pretty much sums it up.
Long track record, USA made, parts availability, do it however you have to do it, even if it's a rebuilt.
Treat it well it will last for ages. The new powerhead on the newest Rainbows works incredibly well.
mark40511
Well-known member
It gets rave reviews
from some people - but I have seen 2 youtube channels reviewing them and they said the suction was weak..
I personally have a Sirena and a Rainbow. Rainbow has made it so that dirt doesn't stick hardly at all underneath that rubber area but the Sirena is a PAIN to clean because the area that is exposed to water underneath the area that the separator is gets hair, lint, and everything.....My rainbow doesn't.
If I were going to get a water filter vacuum, it would be Rainbow hands down....but Sirena is still decent if you can't afford Rainbow...But having used the Sirena for a while, I don't feel the build quality is anything like Rainbow - but it still does a good job....I'm assuming the Pro Aqua is about the same.
from some people - but I have seen 2 youtube channels reviewing them and they said the suction was weak..
I personally have a Sirena and a Rainbow. Rainbow has made it so that dirt doesn't stick hardly at all underneath that rubber area but the Sirena is a PAIN to clean because the area that is exposed to water underneath the area that the separator is gets hair, lint, and everything.....My rainbow doesn't.
If I were going to get a water filter vacuum, it would be Rainbow hands down....but Sirena is still decent if you can't afford Rainbow...But having used the Sirena for a while, I don't feel the build quality is anything like Rainbow - but it still does a good job....I'm assuming the Pro Aqua is about the same.
dysonman1
Well-known member
The Pro Aqua has about 60 inches of water lift - like a 1955 Rexair. The power nozzle is the Miele power nozzle (the good, heavy one). The hose is long and not very flexible. There's no HEPA filter. The entire underside of the Pro Aqua's motor unit gets wet (due to the open top water bucket), which leaves lint and wet cat hair stuck to it. The machine is HEAVY. The pump for the shampoo feature is built into the motor unit's top, making it top heavy when the machine is empty. Finally, it's very expensive (especially compared to the Sirena). At least the Sirena has a HEPA filter and a very good power nozzle.
Miskini
I did review it. I had the newest one with the power nozzle made in Switzerland not by wessel werk who makes Mieles. It also no longer has the shampoo pump in the main housing. These changes have been around since 2013 I believe which was when mine was produced. I did like the quality of the tools but that's it. Like was said above turning it past clean just made it louder. Carrying the water basin was a pain compared to my rainbow as well, it just felt awkward. My vote goes to rainbow, of all the water filter vacs I just keep coming back to it. Now that everything on them is direct connect its that much easier and enjoyable to use.
I did review it. I had the newest one with the power nozzle made in Switzerland not by wessel werk who makes Mieles. It also no longer has the shampoo pump in the main housing. These changes have been around since 2013 I believe which was when mine was produced. I did like the quality of the tools but that's it. Like was said above turning it past clean just made it louder. Carrying the water basin was a pain compared to my rainbow as well, it just felt awkward. My vote goes to rainbow, of all the water filter vacs I just keep coming back to it. Now that everything on them is direct connect its that much easier and enjoyable to use.
other canisters
I actually already have a canister from Miele, Sebo, Riccar and Aerus. Was looking to maybe add a water filtration model to my collection. I wonder how much a new, current model rainbow goes for now.
I actually already have a canister from Miele, Sebo, Riccar and Aerus. Was looking to maybe add a water filtration model to my collection. I wonder how much a new, current model rainbow goes for now.
electroluxxxx
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The new rainbow with power head goes for 3000 with vac trade in 2500, prices vary by state and county. My distributor in Syracuse is one of the oldest distributors in New York and that is what he has them priced at, the distributor near Rochester ny has them at around 3100 before old vac trade in. For how long they last and how well they work I honestly being a dealer and owner think they are worth the price paid.
mark40511
Well-known member
55 inches of water lift?
I'm trying to imagine what that must be like....Why on earth would they create a super expensive modern water filtration vacuum with such lousy water lift? I heard a lot of people say Pro Aqua was awesome and had a lot of power. I even saw a video on Youtube where the Pro Aqua pulled the water out of a Hyla NST with both machines being at full power......Then I saw other vids of people who bought pro aqua that said the suction was weak...so I was confused.
I can say for sure that Sirena has airflow/suction at least equal to my Gold 2 speed rainbow. I do wish Sirena had a better separator and I say this for one reason - when I look at the metal area where the separator goes with separator being off you can see dirt on the fans after the first week. There is more dirt on my Sirena fans after a month than there is on my Rainbow fans after over 8 years....Then again, could this possibly be from following the sirena instructions that say "when vacuuming fill the basin to the min fill line" which even Tom said he didn't think was enough water, so he fills it between the max/min lines when vacuuming, which I started doing but only after months of filling it to the min line. Maybe that's why? Not sure why they instruct you to fill to the min line when vacuuming.
I still like it and am certainly not bashing Sirena at all....these are just a couple of things I've noticed since using it for quite a while now. It still does what it's supposed to...and works ultimately as good as the rainbow - but Rainbow is so much easier to put away/store...it takes me a good 5 more min's with the Sirena.
I'm trying to imagine what that must be like....Why on earth would they create a super expensive modern water filtration vacuum with such lousy water lift? I heard a lot of people say Pro Aqua was awesome and had a lot of power. I even saw a video on Youtube where the Pro Aqua pulled the water out of a Hyla NST with both machines being at full power......Then I saw other vids of people who bought pro aqua that said the suction was weak...so I was confused.
I can say for sure that Sirena has airflow/suction at least equal to my Gold 2 speed rainbow. I do wish Sirena had a better separator and I say this for one reason - when I look at the metal area where the separator goes with separator being off you can see dirt on the fans after the first week. There is more dirt on my Sirena fans after a month than there is on my Rainbow fans after over 8 years....Then again, could this possibly be from following the sirena instructions that say "when vacuuming fill the basin to the min fill line" which even Tom said he didn't think was enough water, so he fills it between the max/min lines when vacuuming, which I started doing but only after months of filling it to the min line. Maybe that's why? Not sure why they instruct you to fill to the min line when vacuuming.
I still like it and am certainly not bashing Sirena at all....these are just a couple of things I've noticed since using it for quite a while now. It still does what it's supposed to...and works ultimately as good as the rainbow - but Rainbow is so much easier to put away/store...it takes me a good 5 more min's with the Sirena.
