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why do you need two blowers
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Burtz said:
True dual wand. One blower per wand.
Even though there are 2 and the tank has 2 chambers, they can be connected for single- wand use for more airflow and double tank capacity. Two 36 blowers provide about 560 CFM @ 14" Hg. Two 45's provide about 650 CFM.
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Becker said:
Cooper stopped by the shop today for chemicals and I got him to hold the camera while he was there.
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So what kinda belt are you going to use to drive the two blowers? Can a regularly used belt handle the two blowers without breaking too quick? Or will you double it up?
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so there are no real two wand machines out there right now?
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Zalan Szabo (zee) said:
One belt per blower. We use BX series, which is commonly available. The engine shaft will have two separate pulleys. Each blower will have one pulley, and as a result, one drive belt. (We use two BX belts on 47 blowers.)
The pulleys are 7.25" diameter, which means that there is a lot of "belt wrap", or surface contact between belt and pulley. As a result, belt tension doesn't have to be as much in order to maintain good traction. This minimizes side- load on bearings as well as promotes long belt life.
