Quantum Wet/Dry Vac (Rainbow copy)

[quantumvac]

Essential Oils

We actually highly recommend essential oils like the ones Mark40511 listed: Eucalyptus, Lemon, Mint, Lavender, etc. Just nothing that can foam, and we don't recommend anything with synthetic materials, as it kind of defeats the purpose of purifying the air!

Kirbyvertibles, we're happy to be of service, and can't wait to hear what you think about the Quantum. We actually have a video idea that we feed to our customers called the #QuantumChallenge. We challenge you to take your old/other vacuum(s) and clean a space in your home, then take the Quantum to the same space and see the difference.

Obviously, the biggest differences would be between traditional vacuums vs water vacs, but we'll be happy to see how we stand against all those other water vacuums you have!

 

[cuffs054]

Mark, I know I've seen the 180hr service statement also.

 

[cuffs054]

Found it. But it's on the "Robot" video.



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

 

[mark40511]

That challenge

won't work because the last vacuum always wins. You could clean high and low with a Quantum or rainbow or Sirena or Dyson or whatever - then you could grab another cheap vacuum and it will still find dirt - making someone think the cheapest vacuum is the best - when in fact, no vacuum can get all the dirt, so each vacuum following that vacuum will find more dirt. I'm a water filtration vacuum freak. Had I not already bought a Sirena, I think the Quantum vac looks more appealing to me for some reason than Sirena.

 

[quantumvac]

The Challenge

I can understand where you're coming from in that the last vac always wins, but the point we try to make is how much dirt you're pulling, and where it's coming from. Due to the high power that water filtration machines bring, they don't just pull dirt from the carpet itself, but from the padding below and the floorboard beneath that. You may still grab some dirt with the last vacuum, but you can clearly see the difference in how much dirt is picked up!

 

[rainbowguy2016]

I was wondering why they had a wessel werk with the other machines but not with the Quantum vacuum?

 

[mark40511]

OK, this video

@ 9:12 it says after about 180 hrs of use, you should take it to dealer for maintenance. So this is where that came from.

 

[oldskoolguy]

To be honest...

I'm actually shocked that of all brands rainbow has to be copied! They sell their machines door to door, so it's a surprise to see it copied! Sanitaire has been copied, bissell has been copied, oreck (somewhat) has been copied, sebo and Windsor have been copied, and plenty of other brands! But to see that some of Hoover's better machines (like the guardsman/convertible/decade) have never been copied is somehow not surprising, by as for royal's all metal uprights and Kirby's vacuum not being copied, that's not surprising. I guess people copy other brands because it's innovative, or they just want to provide an alternative ( I guess) in the case of sanitaire. It's almost like some companies can't come up with anything original anymore (but that is up for debate, really)

 

[n0oxy]

copying rainbow

The rainbow is a good machine, but it's expensive, there's no getting around it. So, it would make sense to try and duplicate it at a cheaper price, the Sirena has definitely done this. It works just as well as a Rainbow at a third of the price, there are some differences of course, but nothing that really changes the cleaning performance.
Mike

 

[kirbyvertibles]

I got the Quantum yesterday. I will make a new post here in a little bit. Stay tuned. P.s as far as I can tell the power nozzle is a wessel werk with a different style hood.

 

[mericatz]

Found this thread searching for this type of vacuum. Years ago someone came to our door and demonstrated a Rainbow. I loved it but the price! Recently I came across the Sirena and now the others thanks to this thread. I went and saw the Sirena at a vacuum shop. The guy didn't know much about and gave a poor presentation of it. Amazon showed both positive and negative reviews. Never seen the Quantum. For the people here who have or tried both seem to favor the Rainbow. Are there reasons why? Intersted in knowing people's opinions about these type of vacs. Thanks!

 

[crazykirbydude]

I can see this ending up like the Keeler thread...

 

[lord_vacuum]

Rainbow HEPA Filter

Hello Mathew with quantumvac

I am a Rainbow owner and mine is equipped with the HEPA filter. I worked for Rainbow in 2009 and have had this machine since, using it often. A few years ago I tore down the motor housing after reading comments of how dirt gets caked inside the machine because the rainbow does not apparently filter the dirt and dust as the company claims. To my surprise, there was very little if any dust in the unit and the filter was still relatively white on both sides. I did run some water through it as my boss told me they were washable filters and could be air dried for 24-48hrs. The water was clear. I could not figure out how to re assemble the machine so I had to take it in to the Rainbow store and they put it back together and threw a new filter on for me. So essentially if this machine did not trap the dust and dirt as your president claims the HEPA filter should have been dirty, especially after years of cleaning with it. I suspect the only reason people need their rainbows cleaned out is if they vacuum with it to long. The water does evaporate over time and/or can get to thick with fur or dirt, hindering its ability to function as intended. Just wanted to clarify the misconception. I still prefer vacuuming with my Kirby to get the deep down dirt benethe the carpet, not just what is on top. Even with a full bag, the Kirby still generates 127cfm and 150cfm with a new bag. Vaclab on YouTube demonstrated a Kirby Avalir 2 pulling up all flour he poured beneath carpet on concrete. The Rainbow pulled up hardly any and he clocked the Rainbow’s power nozzle CFM at an embarrassing 8 CFM...I’m assuming the Quantum will produce similar performance in that area. However, if the Quantum can pull out all the flour from beneath carpet on concrete than I’d consider it. It would take a lot to sell me on a Quantum over my current set up. I will use the rainbow 2-4 times a week and the Kirby 2-3 times a month and purify the air with the rainbow nearly every day, especially in my bedroom before bed time.