Will the new AquaMate work on a Rainbow SE?

[floor-a-matic]

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I would like to use the new AquaMate with the Rainbow SE</span>


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<p><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Which modification should I do:</span>


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<li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Modify the electrified hose handle</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Replace the AquaMate cord with the one-piece cord (runs from AquaMate to Rainbow unit)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Use non-electrified hose & use two-piece cord (short cord from AquaMate to hose cord; & hose cord from wand cord to Rainbow)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Is there a wet pick-up approved electrified hose for the D4SE?</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Scrubbing the tile floors wih the squeegee brush (stiffer bristles than the FloorMate SpinScrub) may be tough; but the dirty water picked up by the Rainbow is dirtier than the dirty water picked up by a FloorMate.</span>


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[this post was last edited: 9/12/2013-22:05]

 

[chris]

I don't think there is anyway to modify the SE electric hose. Even if you replace the handle, the electrified hose is not double insulated like the current electrified hose so you would probably get electrocuted. Not even sure if the other two are possible because of different connections.

 

[floor-a-matic]

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">How good does this AquaMate do on deep pile carpets & hard surface floors such as tile?  Does it perform better than an ordinary carpet Steam Vac or FloorMate?</span>

 

[mark40511]

I have it

and I think it did a great job on my carpets and super easy to use. I think it extracts better than a regular carpet washer like bissel or hoover......since it has more suction/airflow, plus it's obviously more light weight to push/pull......but overall, I would say it's about the same results, other than my carpets being left dryer using the Rainbow aquamate 3

 

[mark40511]

forgot to mention I can't comment on tile.....I think the Rainjet is better suited for tile.

 

[floor-a-matic]

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Will the AquaMate III work on stairs too?  I prefer to have a rotating brush scrub the carpeted stairs better than having to put elbow grease to scrub the dirty areas of the carpet.</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">AquaMate III</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Or do I need to use the MiniJet or AquaMate I for stair carpets?</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">This is the cord I'm refering to so I can use the AquaMate III (AM-12) with the Rainbow SE</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">MiniJet</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">AquaMate I</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I really like using the Rainbow SE for steam cleaning carpets & washing floors better than the Hoover Steam Vac or FloorMate</span>

 

[chris]

It would be very hard to use the aquamate II on the stairs unless the stairs are really wide. I have the minijet and it is a wonderful accessory. That cord will not work because the circled connection with not fit the SE power nozzle receptacle. I can tell you got those pics from rainvac.com so why don't you give them a call and see if it is possible to use the aquamate II with the SE.

 

[floor-a-matic]

<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I didn't see the machine end connector; I thought it would work on the SE.</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Here are two other cords I've considered buying:</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">One-piece that runs from PN or AquaMate III to Rainbow unit</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Or I could buy:</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Hose cord</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Wand cord</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Or I was thinking about:</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Conversion electrified hose (Converts PN-2E for use with D [D2, D3, D4 & D4SE] Series)</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">Electrified hose handle parts</span>


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<span style="font-family: verdana,geneva;">I'm hoping any of the above modifications work well.</span>

[this post was last edited: 9/15/2013-00:48]

 

[rainbowjoel]

how about

just regular wet pick up hose and buy 8ft extension cord and strap it to wet pick up hose???? u need cut off some rubber at corners end of extension cord plug is to plug in the aquamate3. u save money instead buy handle wet pick up kit, tigger switch, tigger switch cover, tigger the one u press up to turn on power nozzle etc, the small wand. thats $36.00 for parts plus shipping.

http://www.goodvac.com/Aftermarket_extension_cord_R_p/r-prt-pn-ec.htm

 

[rainbowjoel]

One more part change plug the one is on handle. In order connect aquamate3 to handle.

 

[rainbowjoel]

it works

It works. Looks wierd anyways. Lol

 

[mark40511]

@ JOEL

LOL!!

Well, there ya go..........

It works.

I should have known if anyone would make that work, you would. LOL

 

[tase]

I kinda want to do this when my D3C arrives...

 

[rainbowjoel]

the cord

This I did to extension cord.you can change the cord on Aquamate but would be long enough to reach to handle?

 

[rainbowjoel]

@mark

Well u know me well. lol

 

[floor-a-matic]

Now I know the AquaMate 3 works with older Rainbow vacuums!

I just ordered an AquaMate 3; all I need to buy are the stainless steel PN wand & hose cord once the new AquaMate arrives[this post was last edited: 9/18/2013-18:24]

 

[mark40511]

You'll like it

I'm sure. I've used mine SEVERAL times

 

[floor-a-matic]

My AquaMate finally arrived today; but I'm waiting for the stainless steel power nozzle wand & hose cord to arrive. I can't wait to use my new AquaMate!

 

[floor-a-matic]

I tried it out today on white tile & it did great! The AquaMate 3 even removed black scuff marks that the mop or FloorMate couldn't get out; & those marks have been on the white tile for perhaps YEARS!

The tile looked greyish before I used the AquaMate; now its gleaming white[this post was last edited: 10/3/2013-11:44]