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Rainbow E series Canister Wet/Dry Vacuum

Rainbow E Series Vacuum (by 6 users)

posted by sepederson on Jun 01, 2007

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My vacuum blows air instead of sucking

I have the same problem.

5 Other Users Have The Same Problem

Comment by mpotter, posted on May 21, 2008

vacuum works with attachments except blows are out and has little suction when using the power nozzle. i have a e-series rainbow.

Comment by Guest, posted on Dec 16, 2007

ok, so what's the solution? my rainbow vacuum is blowing air instead of sucking too.

Comment by kvhpkh, posted on Nov 30, 2007

Yes, the motor seems to be spinning backwards - it is spinning counter-clockwise. Is there a solution? Thanks!

Comment by kvhpkh, posted on Nov 30, 2007

My Rainbow is doing the same thing - blowing out air instead of sucking. Any ideas on how to correct this problem?

Comment by niki s, posted on Nov 03, 2007

not sucking. it is pushing air out instead, and a little water

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posted on Jun 02, 2007

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the motor is actually spinning backwards? try to confirm this.

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Solution #2

posted on Aug 11, 2008

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Sounds like the hose is hooked up to the exhaust instead of the intake. Its tough to get it mixed up when using the power nozzle because the power cord adaptor is located above the intake port.

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Solution #3

posted on Jul 31, 2008

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Did you try to put the wet hose on the INTAKE instead of the exhaust?

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