Master Blaster with swivel wheels...sorta

Bunky

Bunky

Detailing Gnosis
I always had a concern about using the Master Blaster where there was water on the ground since it does run off something called electricity. The Master Blaster also lacks some mobility since it does not have swivel wheels.

The primary goal was to keep the MB and the electrical connections away from water.

Parts needed:
1. Metro Master Blaster
2. Meguiar's Detailing Cart (or anything similar, already had)
3. Husky 12 Gauge 25 ft extension cord (or equivalent)

With this, I can generally drag the cart around by hose if properly tightened without much exposure of tipping over. I do remove the larger soft side container on top shelf so it easier to move.

Tucked away in the garage



The MB is stored on the cart when not in use. The hose has been removed and stored on a wall. It is too stiff to keep on the cart.

Just after a wash



Closer view



AC Cord connection tied to cart post



The extension cord is wrapped around the handle of the cart when not in use.

 
Great idea Al. I did the same thing with a detailing cart I have in the garage. Master Blaster fits perfectly in the bottom and all my QD's and towels etc on top. I just wheel it around the car when I am working. Makes drying so much easier without having to hold the Master Blaster.
 
Nice way to keep those machines looking nice and not all scuffed up from rolling around on the drive. One thing you may want to consider. I have a cart I use for working on metal that I roll out of the garage to keep metal dust off of everything in the garage. But you could use the same concept for your cart.

What I did was to permanently mount a power strip to the cart and plug the extension cord into it so I can have more than one tool plugged in a one time. Saves bending over every time you want to use a different tool. If you happen to be needing a rotary and a DA when working on a car as I sometimes do then you can have both plugged in and waiting on the top shelf and simply move the cart around the car as you work. Easy way to keep the tools and products at hand and keep them off the ground.
 
It would be nice. The master blaster would need a 20A strip (not cheap). I may add an outlet box with a switched outlet (if they make a 20A version) to do the same thing.
 
Bunky said:
It would be nice. The master blaster would need a 20A strip (not cheap). I may add an outlet box with a switched outlet (if they make a 20A version) to do the same thing.
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Sure you could do that. Just use a 4 gang box and a male pigtail as the supply line to plug into an extension cord, it would get you around the 20 amp strip by using 20 amp outlets. Plug it in and the box is hot. :bigups
 
I bought a master blaster last week and test it out on a friday....
And i thought the blaster itself is super heavy and long for storing....
And not to mention it almost burned up my extension cord lol
 
fenderpicks said:
I bought a master blaster last week and test it out on a friday....
And i thought the blaster itself is super heavy and long for storing....
And not to mention it almost burned up my extension cord lol
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If you use too small of cord you can burn up your MB too.
 
fenderpicks said:
I bought a master blaster last week and test it out on a friday....
And i thought the blaster itself is super heavy and long for storing....
And not to mention it almost burned up my extension cord lol
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You need to use a 12 gauge cord as a minimum.
 
Remember, all appliances used in wet areas should be plugged in to a GFCI outlet for maximum protection from injury.
 
Nice idea. I've been using my MB for the past few months and I love it.

One thing I always wondered about. It requires 20A but the plug end on the power cable is a 15A. I use a 12 gauge extension cord just to be safe. One time I over heated an extension cord with my shopvac
 
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