Quantum Wet/Dry Vac (Rainbow copy)

[floor-a-matic]

How good are the Quantum vacuums vs Rainbow or Sirena?

[this post was last edited: 10/16/2016-20:57]

http://www.quantumvac.com

 

[nicktechtalk]

Well..

If you go to their website and scroll down to the "features" category, you will see that they have a Eureka marked as a Bissell, and a Bissell marked as a Shark. Other than that I know nothing about the vacuum but just how poorly they are trying to advertise it.

 

[durango159]

I find it interesting that there is no filter whatsoever on the unit according to their site.


 


I wonder what it does with materials that may not absorb into the water well such as plaster dust, baby powders and a few other materials?


 


 


Also they really do need to fix the photos at the bottom of the page.  Their website designer or someone else screwed up.  There isn't even a Shark photographed but they mention a Shark LiftAway below the features table.

 

[mark40511]

I've never heard of this until just now

so I keyword searched and found someone already posted about it. It looks like the water pan is shaped like the older style rainbows.

There is even ANOTHER one too called the Robot Airflow NS

I can't believe all the water filtration vacuums on the market now. And when you watch the advert, they act like they all invented them, other than the fact they will subtly mention other vacuums like this sell for $3,000.

They are a little different in that the water pan's contain silver ions that prevent germs (so they say) and the hose is 9 feet and I think the basin has LED shining into the basin like Rainbow (at least from what I've read)

I have to admit - it looks cool

 

[cuffs054]

As I remembered you can't download the 'whole' owners manual. There is mention of the seperator, how to clean, etc. It would be interesting to see if there is any mention of a 'air cleaner or exhaust purifier' (technically not a filter).

 

[mark40511]

I looked

at the ONLINE manual. It's pretty straight forward, but when you get to the page about separator cleaning, it says this:

THE (turbine) SEPARATOR.
For accurate Separator performance it is recommended to
perform a simple inspection and cleaning (if necessary) after
5-7 uses. It’s a quick and easy procedure. Refer to the
OWNER’S MANUAL found on-line at: QuantumVac.com

But that is the ONLINE manual! It's telling you to refer to something you're already referring to.

http://https//www.quantumvac.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/quantum_vac_owners_manual_rev_1.pdf

 

[n0oxy]

infomercial

If you look at the infomercial that is on their page, it's a bit melodramatic and misleading. They say that this vacuum uses new technology. Rainbow vacuums have been doing the same thing for around 80 years, I wouldn't say that's new. Also, when they get to the part about filters, they have someone coughing in the background and talk about how other vacuums release bacteria back in to the air that will make you sick. Granted, some vacuums do this, but many don't. If you have a good sealed system such as a Miele, or the Electrolux Ultra one, or a central vacuum, this should not be a problem. I think they assume they are advertising to those who don't know much about vacuums, and that's probably true, I'd be curious to know what others think of the infomercial. I'm not impressed when companies exaggerate their claims. I didn't watch the entire video, so there may have been other things as well. A better approach would have been to describe what it does and then focus on how expensive the rainbow is and that their product is a much better price.

 

[mark40511]

actually

there are two infomericals on YouTube - I almost passed out when, on one of them, the actually SHOWED the Rainbow and did mention it @ 9:43.

What amazes me about this price of 498 - they have a quick disconnect (unlike Sirena) and a lighted basin. And I did notice on the manual they say to not vacuum anything non-wettable. I almost like the looks of it a little better than my Sirena. Of course, Rainbow is the best.

http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=4QyiS1fPNHM&t=1515s

 

[kirbylux77]

Looks like Qusntum isn't the only name this is being sold under. Just found another identical version called the H2O Windforce:



Rob

 

[kirbylux77]

And just when we thought we had seen it all, here is the Vagua Vac in all it's glory:



No thanks, I wouldn't bother picking up the phone for this overpriced water filtration stick vac, totally gimmicky & looks much better than I bet it works in real life.

Rob

 

[mark40511]

I wonder they are are all owned by the same company?

Because here is ANOTHER ONE! And it's even the same people that are in the Quantum commercial. LOL

Oh, and that stick vac water filtration vacuum - NO THANKS!

http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSh1TUQWW4A&t=62s

 

[kirbylux77]

Much agreed on the Vagua Vac, Mark!

And it looks like the maker of the Robot & Quantum Vac were also responsible for OceanBlue....Here's it's predecessor, VacMan:



Rob

 

[cuffs054]

But wait there's more!

This vid actually shows the seperator and how it comes off to be cleaned. Still no mention of any filters.

http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=2B58IEL6_aE

 

[cuffs054]

And this one says that after 180 hours of use a "service" light will come on and you should take it to the dealer for "maintaince".

http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=c0YKdW6ZE2U

 

[cuffs054]

And this one shows the demonstrators getting a little too friendly with the hose.

http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=FehWcAdwrSA

 

[cuffs054]

Even better! Here's the one I have. It looks like the same box and all, but I only paid $39.00 for mine. I guess they must appreciate in value...

 

[mark40511]

180 hours of use

take it to dealer for maintenance - That's the craziest thing I've ever heard. They do NOT have filters. Other than the computer on board, the PN, and the wands/quick disconnect, this looks just like a Rainbow from 80s/90s. In the manual they say not to vacuum anything non-wettable.

I still like the looks of it quite honestly. I wonder what their reasoning is for wanting to have it brought in to be maintained after 180 hours? MONEY?

 

[kirbyvertibles]

I have the early model on robot airflow ns. I really like it but that's because it's basically a glorified Rainbow D4SE with a wessel werk power nozzle and I love the d4

 

[cuffs054]

Mark, I wonder if there is 'something' inside that needs to be cleaned at 180 hrs? I wonder if 'no filter to clean' means the customer is not supposed to do anything? It is a good looking machine and seems to be a good price.