Picked up two air movers fans for interior drying after extraction

[gmblack3a]

I saw an older thread where Grouse had recommended the Air King blower.

I think he actually picked up a few of the Air King plus models The plus models really must move alot of air as the info states:

Maximum air velocity! Air King is still pushing air 50 feet from the unit!

Anyway I picked up two of the Stanley pivoting blowers from walmart for $40 each. They do carry them in the store. I believe they are the same unit as the standard Air King blower. Tested one of them out in the garage at speed 3 and from 20ft I could still feel the air blowing.

Features & Specifications
The Stanley Blower Fan is perfect for any work area. With a rugged carry handle and ten-foot cord, the unit can easily be moved. Includes two 120 volt grounded outlets.
Stanley Pivoting Blower Fan with Grounded Outlets

High velocity motor for maximum air stream
Three powerful speeds
Two 120 volt accessory outlets
Rugged, easy-to-carry handle
Ten-foot cord with grounded plug
Fully assembled
Model 655702
Shipping Weight (in pounds): 10.09
Product in Inches (L x W x H): 12.12 x 9.2 x 11.2

[orngez]

i have the stanley one...use it all the time and has never let me down...

[gmblack3a]

Originally Posted by orngez

i have the stanley one...use it all the time and has never let me down...

Thanks Orngez! That is good news.

[a.k.a. Patrick]

I ordered the Stanley from Costco online several days ago! Same price as Wallymart....

[Jmiller07]

Are they really that worth it? How much do they reduce the drying time by?

[toyotaguy]

the faster you get the carpet dry the better....so its worth the 40 bucks IMO

[gmblack3a]

Originally Posted by toyotaguy

the faster you get the carpet dry the better....so its worth the 40 bucks IMO

The faster you dry the carpet, the less chance of the soil at the base of the carpet "wicking" back up to the top surface. From what I read you are never going to get 100% of the dirt out. The remaining dirt will be at the base of the carpet. Carpet dries from the top down. So with normal slow air drying, the top of the carpet dries first. Then it pulls the water and dirt from the base of the carpet up to the surface. So the faster you dry to the carpet the less chance is that this will happen.

[Jmiller07]

Definitely seems like a good idea, I might pick one up at first then a second later on. Thanks for the info.

[a.k.a. Patrick]

No to mention when its hot out, you can use it in the garage to circulate the air.....

[gmblack3a]

Originally Posted by a.k.a. Patrick

No to mention when its hot out, you can use it in the garage to circulate the air.....

I hear you Patrick!

[jtford95]

I love my fans. A good investment.