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Just


Joined: Nov 28, 2007
Points: 172

Tell me about the Rainbow
Original Message   Jan 15, 2009 5:28 pm
My Niece has just taken a job selling Rainbow vacuums door-to-door.  She is currently on a crew and observing, but wants to do a demo for me this Saturday.  She knows that she is coming into a "Kirby Home" and wants to experience a difficult customer.

I have already warned her that in this economy I pitty her trying to sell a niche vacuum with a price tag of $2,800; and with my aging washing machine about to need replaced even if I were interested,  there is no way on God's green earth I will buy from her.

She is fine with that, but wants me to help her out, so I turn to my experts for help.  I saw a Rainbow demo--OK--30 years ago.  What are the new machines like?  I know my Kirby has changed since then, I have a paper bag now.  Do they, Rainbow,  still push the clean air over cleaning abilities?  I just want to know what to expect with the new machine.  I am supposed to be difficult, which I will be, but want to be somewhat prepared.  Her trainer will be with her, and he is going to help her overcome my objections so she can learn to sell.

MOLE--  I need your help

Carmine--Come on man, I don't want to have to give this girl gas money.

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mark40511


Joined: Oct 4, 2007
Points: 37

Re: Tell me about the Rainbow
Reply #24   Mar 19, 2009 8:51 pm
Venson

Thanks. The Rainbow E2 has EXCELLENT suction/airflow but when I use the E PN I'm not so sure it's that great. It looks pretty but I can tell when vacuuming with the Kenmore PN  I hear the airflow/suction from the PN much better than the Rainbow PN. It seems I've read where someone stated they didn't like the Rainbow PN because it choked off airflow (as he put it) and I'm wondering this myself. Perhaps this is why Rainbow PN's don't work that great for bear floor as opposed to other PN"s. I'm betting that if I use a better PN on the Rainbow that it would be much better but not sure which will fit it and how much I should be paying for one.
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Venson


Joined: Jul 23, 2007
Points: 1900

Re: Tell me about the Rainbow
Reply #25   Mar 20, 2009 1:28 am
mark40511 wrote:
Venson

Thanks. The Rainbow E2 has EXCELLENT suction/airflow but when I use the E PN I'm not so sure it's that great. It looks pretty but I can tell when vacuuming with the Kenmore PN  I hear the airflow/suction from the PN much better than the Rainbow PN. It seems I've read where someone stated they didn't like the Rainbow PN because it choked off airflow (as he put it) and I'm wondering this myself. Perhaps this is why Rainbow PN's don't work that great for bear floor as opposed to other PN"s. I'm betting that if I use a better PN on the Rainbow that it would be much better but not sure which will fit it and how much I should be paying for one.

Hi Mark,

One of the problems with the Rainbow PN -- I think -- is the brush strip configuration. There's just one nearly straight strip of bristles on each side of the brushroll and actual brush area is less than what you see on brushrolls with brush strips using chevron or auger patterns. There are exceptions in the PNs that used brush strips and beaters bars but I think the more action you have going on per each revolution of a brushroll is a good thing.

Best,

Venson
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