Steve Lawrence
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Sounds like it needs lube or maybe a bearing is shot. Anyone experience this?
Drypod making noise
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Mike Draper
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yep, they are cheap junk, once they break they are done. Couple of mine have done this. One of them I only had for 4 weeks,
Mikey P
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How much would you pay for a "Pro" version?
screws instead of rivots
replaceable components?
$150 as is, would another $25 to $50 make it worth it?
We've had 4 since they first came out. Our first just fell apart. I was going to drill out the rivets and see if it could be screwed back together.
screws instead of rivots
replaceable components?
$150 as is, would another $25 to $50 make it worth it?
We've had 4 since they first came out. Our first just fell apart. I was going to drill out the rivets and see if it could be screwed back together.
Mike Draper
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Ive kept mine around for a winter project as well. Id pay 25 more for a qulaity one. They should also have an extra plug in them.
I had 1 that the screws that hold the motor to the houseing fall out.
my current 2 squeek when they start up and slow down to a stop.
i would pay $150 for one that slightly bigger, and repairable, with variable speed and maybe a little bigger motor.
my current 2 squeek when they start up and slow down to a stop.
i would pay $150 for one that slightly bigger, and repairable, with variable speed and maybe a little bigger motor.
John Olson
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They are $175 new. so would you pay $250? $25 wont get you an American built one nor will $50 maybe another $75 but no way are they going to be able to bring production into the states for another $25 not going to happen. It will be a 1.5-2 million dollar effort to set up a production line in the US for these things.
SamIam
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First off if it's making noise drill the rivets, the screws that hold the fan implace are loose or falling out replace those screws, then either zip tie or rivet it back together.
Gosh Draper for a guy who can build a truck mount you think this would be child's play.
My bigger problem is cord replacement I've done one successfully while the other just keeps popping breakers.
Gosh Draper for a guy who can build a truck mount you think this would be child's play.
My bigger problem is cord replacement I've done one successfully while the other just keeps popping breakers.
SamIam
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The two I have that I have a problem with my helpers broke.
SamIam
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Drill the rivets that hold the housing together not the ones near the switch.
John Olson" data-source="post: 4400865" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch">yeah, sorry yes i would pay $75 more for a better built fan.
and as for manufacturing them in america, that could easily be done.
A. they are simple to make (i bet the molds for the plastic were made in america)
B. There aren't that many parts to the fan, so easy assembly
C. They are put together with rivets because it keeps us from fixing them, so we keep buying.
D. you would be surprised at how cheap those fans are made and what they make on each one of them.
Steve Lawrence
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I agree with Scott.
A repairable fan at $250 is better than a throw-away fan at $175 IMO.
A repairable fan at $250 is better than a throw-away fan at $175 IMO.
btw. i have a manufacturing back ground of 13+ years, and have family who own plastic and machine shops. i know what im talking about.
look at it this way.
a snale fan that has a bigger motor, a more complex mold, and still has metal grates and a metal/plastic squirrel cage is still $10 cheaper
Mike Draper
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gaurantee they dont even pay 25.00 for the product from China. ITs all about profit. They could produce a much nicer one for $25.00 more, but then they wouldnt have their 400% profit margin.
I know a guy, I dont really call him a friend because I cant stand him. He owns a trampoline company that sells trampolines all over the usa mostly through kmart, walmart and most major sporting goods stores. A large tramp complete with padding and nets and baseketball hoop cost him with delivery from China about $100. He sells those models for $500. He lives a nice lifestyle. Same thing with him, his product is complete shit, could be much better, but why do that? He's making a killing and thats what matters to him most.
I know a guy, I dont really call him a friend because I cant stand him. He owns a trampoline company that sells trampolines all over the usa mostly through kmart, walmart and most major sporting goods stores. A large tramp complete with padding and nets and baseketball hoop cost him with delivery from China about $100. He sells those models for $500. He lives a nice lifestyle. Same thing with him, his product is complete shit, could be much better, but why do that? He's making a killing and thats what matters to him most.
Mikey P
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I'm pretty sure that the Dri Pod was created for the home owner market and to be sold through box stores.
Is it actual use that wears these out or is it the bouncing around in trucks that kills them>
Is it actual use that wears these out or is it the bouncing around in trucks that kills them>
SamIam
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Oh I do agree, the 4 screws that hold the fan implace could be a little tighter. The four I've opened up some screws fell out, when I've tighened and replaced screws on my original fans, they have'nt had a problem since.
Who evers building these things needs a little more torque on the screw.
PS I just bought 3 more for $135 each. if your gonna get them wait for a sale!
Who evers building these things needs a little more torque on the screw.
PS I just bought 3 more for $135 each. if your gonna get them wait for a sale!
can you make a video on how your taking them apart? drill bit size, do's and don'ts. are you putting loc tight on the threads before you screw them back together? etc.
video would be great.
John Olson
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The cost isn't in how much it will cost to build them but the cost to set up the production line. You said your family is in the production business ask them how much it would cost them to set up a line to build these. There isn't some magic fairies magically building things. I am sure if Bill thought he could build them here in the states he would.
If someone is selling these for $135 buy them that's less then cost after shipping and inventory and handling etc etc.. Someone must have been scared and had to clear them out. Only way for a dealer to make anything on these is to buy them by the pallet so I have to assume they got scared as we all pay the same by the pallet and I couldn't sell them at a loss.
Steve Lawrence
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Who's selling for $135?
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FB19087
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No idea.......but JonDon has them on sale for $149 right now
http://www.jondon.com/dri-eaz-dri-pod-floor-dryer.html
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how much it cost 5 people to put the components together? i bet 1 could be built every 5-8 minutes. what production line are you talking about? production, hmm 1 plastic mold injection machine could make 20-30 of the plastic parts per hour. source the fan and guards from the same place they already are.
the point is that the manufacturer is making the money not you, they know they can put out a new product, and get you guys to all sell them at x price, they move product, you offer a cool new toy, and make a couple $$
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I would buy a few more of them at 135
clean image
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I have 4 that don't work.....
Zee
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From day one that I got a Dripod, I say: they messed up with it.
It was a good idea... But they missed the mark. It should have been a little bigger. Midway between the overly big Airpath and the too small Dripod.
Right in the middle with a little bit better quality would have been perfect.
They should shrink the Airpath molds and cut the fan blades shorter and you'd be done with a product we would all drool for. Maybe even a smaller motor would do to make it cheaper.
It was a good idea... But they missed the mark. It should have been a little bigger. Midway between the overly big Airpath and the too small Dripod.
Right in the middle with a little bit better quality would have been perfect.
They should shrink the Airpath molds and cut the fan blades shorter and you'd be done with a product we would all drool for. Maybe even a smaller motor would do to make it cheaper.
Lee Stockwell
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Patton fans
SamIam
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http://www.nutechonline.com/ had 16 at that price on they're Facebook page I bought 3 when they had 6 left two months ago I created a thread and said three left get them while they're hot, I bought a few from Olson on his Xmas special 2 years ago also.
