Blower for drying - Page 2

Kean · 11-03-09, 06:35

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Originally Posted by Durddy

I've been debating using my shop vac. It just seems like even with a decent filter that it might spit out some particles from the tank unless it was spotless first. Have you been using it for a while?

....sorry, I should have clarified. The blower is detachable from the main housing/tub. The vacuum motor is housed in a divorced, self contained unit. It's this model:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...7066000P?mv=rr

16 gallon, 6.5 HP wet/dry vac & 265 mph blower. When you use the nozzle pictured (mounted on the tub behind the blower) it's really quite powerful.

jb1 · 11-03-09, 06:55

I use a Weed Eater Barracuda. I like it because I remove the middle tube that way I can hold the blower in one hand and a MF towel in the other. I've modified a couple of other electric leaf blowers and this one has the most cfm and no mods necessary.

95oRANGEcRUSH · 11-03-09, 08:12

I got an electric one from Lowe's that was about $35.

ALAN81 · 11-04-09, 05:54

I have the Weed Eater also great blower but very loud.

CocheseUGA · 11-04-09, 05:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Durddy

I've been debating using my shop vac. It just seems like even with a decent filter that it might spit out some particles from the tank unless it was spotless first. Have you been using it for a while?

Well, if your shop vac is like mine, the only reason the tub is there is to catch anything you suck up. I'd just take the top off, and use it like that with a filter.

01svtL · 11-04-09, 06:04

Thanks guys. I bought a black and decker that has 240mph speed the other night, and it did ok but not what I wanted. Plus I felt like I just left a metal concert when I was done. Sooo loud! It's an electric too. I'm not sure if i'm keeping it or not yet

Kean · 11-04-09, 07:35

^^^^ ....I have a bulk pack of foam inserts (hearing protection) that I use.

BigAl3 · 11-04-09, 11:02

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Originally Posted by 01svtL

Thanks guys. I bought a black and decker that has 240mph speed the other night, and it did ok but not what I wanted. Plus I felt like I just left a metal concert when I was done. Sooo loud! It's an electric too. I'm not sure if i'm keeping it or not yet

same here (the one pictured below). i wasn't overly impressed with it as well, and like you mentioned it was loud. i returned it the next day and have been happy just using my 150mph craftsman electric blower (there wasn't that much of a dicernible difference to the 200+ blower IME) which does the job (not to mention light, good size power, and you can hold it in one hand with a waffle weave or microfiber towel in the other) and it costs less as well...

01svtL · 11-04-09, 11:23

Yea i think thats the one i got, remember how much it weighs?

mose · 11-04-09, 11:35

I have a three speed electric that I tempt the fates with every weekend! The house we just bought has some driveway issues and the water puddles up pretty significantly. So once I am done washing I have to drag my extension cord through the puddles to dry the car. It's gonne get me one of these days.

gav'spurplez · 11-04-09, 02:44

not sure on the specs i can check HP when i get home,
but i use a toro ( electric ) it cost be about 40-45 bucks 5 years ago !

jb1 · 11-04-09, 04:54

Guess I forgot to add that I also wear the over-the-ear type hearing protection when I use my electric leaf blower.