Review of the Rainbow washing machine

Vol Tek offers compact units for owners of small bathrooms. The Rainbow washing machine is a semi-automatic activator-type technique that has attracted the attention of consumers with its budget-friendly nature and a host of other advantages.

 

Principle of operation

• Unlike large slot machines, Rainbow does not have a drum. The movement of the water flow is created by a bladed disk mounted at the bottom of the container (or on the side wall). The water supply is carried out through a separate hose, which does not need to be installed in the water supply network - it can simply be attached to the faucet in the bathroom.
• The unit does not have a water heating function - the temperature can be adjusted using the mixer on the tap. The washing mode (there are 4 in total) is selected according to the type of laundry being loaded. Reverse rotation prevents items from getting wrinkled.
• Mini washing machines Rainbows work without spinning, so the water after washing remains in the activator and can be used for the next load of laundry. The unit is equipped with automatic protection against overflow and overload, and there is also a blocking sensor.
• Each machine comes with instructions for use. It describes washing modes, rules for using equipment, and safety measures during operation. By placing the purchased unit under warranty service at a service center, you don’t have to worry about the quality of repairs in the event of a machine failure.
• Characteristics: Manufacturers offer 2 models of top-loading washing machines - for 2 and 5 kg of laundry. Their operating principle is the same, the control type is mechanical, water drainage is automatic. Both modifications are available in 2 colors – white and blue.

Comparative parameters

Characteristics	Rainbow SM 2	Rainbow SM 5
Maximum load of laundry, kg	2	5
Machine weight, kg	7	10
Dimensions, cm	35x42x62	42x49x73
Power consumption, W	175	335
Average price in the distribution network, thousand rubles.	3,50	4,00

 

The light weight of the unit and its small size, as well as the absence of the need to install separate wiring and make an insert into the communication system, allow people living in rented apartments to use the machine. Mini washing machines are mobile, so they can be take with you to the dacha (especially Rainbow SM 2).

Advantages

In addition to the already mentioned advantages, Rainbow washing machines have other advantages:

• activator washing is more efficient and faster than drum washing;
• slight wear and tear on items after washing;
• significant savings in time and energy consumption for heating water;
• You can pour any type of washing powder into the unit (not only for automatic machines).

Minuses

Miniature equipment also has negative aspects that you should pay attention to before purchasing:

• activator machines are considered noisy;
• the unit needs a special stand, otherwise it is inconvenient to drain;
• due to the plastic material, you cannot use water with a temperature above 50 degrees;
• laundry must be wrung out manually;
• Things get into the drain hole at the bottom of the device.

Reviews

: “We are a student family, and we live in a rented apartment. Therefore, the small “Rainbow SM 2” washing machine turned out to be a real help. First of all, I was attracted by the cost of the machine - it’s quite a budget option. It’s also good that you don’t need to make any connections (after all, it’s someone else’s apartment). True, you can put no more than 2 kg of laundry on one bookmark, but this is quite enough for us.”

: “With my pension I can’t buy an expensive machine gun. But “Rainbow SM 5” turned out to be quite affordable. You don't need any special skills to use it. This machine basically reminds me of my old activator “Riga”. But the quality of washing is much better. The program has a gentle mode, so I wash even knitted items without fear.”

: “I recently separated from my wife, and I’m not used to washing by hand (my wife took the machine with her). Then by chance on the Internet I came across an online store offering inexpensive Rainbow mini washing machines. I immediately ordered it in blue (to match the color of the bath). The order was delivered quickly and they also helped me figure out the functionality. I liked the fact that I don’t have to fill the unit completely with laundry. I put socks and a pair of swimming trunks into the machine and after 15 minutes I got perfectly clean clothes.”

: “Our apartment is still Soviet-built, so the bathroom is small. When the need arose to change the washing machine, we went to several stores in search of a unit that was suitable in size.Rainbow SM 5 suited us perfectly - it fit perfectly next to the shower stall, which we recently installed instead of an old bathtub. Vertical loading of laundry also turned out to be convenient. There is no need to connect the machine to the system - you insert the drain hose into the sewer tee instead of the washbasin (we removed it), and we simply put the filler hose on the tap through which water is supplied from the boiler.”

: “When I gave birth to a baby, my mother-in-law gave us a small Rainbow washing machine. It turned out to be so compact, light and outwardly attractive. I can even move it from place to place myself when I do a deep cleaning in the bathroom. But that’s not the only reason I like the washing machine. The laundry after washing is not chewed, as is usually the case with activators, it is washed perfectly, and knitted items do not stretch.”

Conclusion

Despite the above disadvantages, Rainbow washing machines are a good choice. With proper operation, operational reliability is guaranteed for 5-10 years (it can function 2 times longer). The disadvantages mentioned above are relative. But the quality of washing is more gentle and effective compared to expensive drum machines.