SteveW Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hello Chaps I was wondering if anyone has used a bouncy castle style fan as a forge blower, something like these from e-bay and if so, how well did they work? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Electric-bouncy-castle-blower-pump-new-with-box_W0QQitemZ120512612118QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Games_Outdoor_Toys_ET?hash=item1c0f1c8716 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ELECTRIC-BOUNCY-CASTLE-BLOWER_W0QQitemZ320475552912QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Toys_Games_Outdoor_Toys_ET?hash=item4a9dd4dc90 I’d like something that would service a double forge at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hi Steve, Looking at those, I would think the £20 version would be the best bet,especially for a double forge, I would check the casing is metal before making a commitment, but at that price I would take a chance anyway (on either) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don A Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 What is the cfm rating on these blowers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
primtechsmith Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 Keep in mind that running two forges off one blower no matter the size will give you inconsistant airflow. If both are wide open and then one is cut down to half the rest of that air flow would redirect to the other active forge causing potentially stuff to burn potentially. I bet those would work on one though....buy both and have seperate air supply for each.... Good luck. Peyton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 Hi again I’ve asked the seller if the casing is metal or plastic and what the CFM rating is, I’ll see what he says. As I plan to have the blower well away from any heat I’m guessing the casing being metal isn’t too critical, but we'll see. I know that Westpoint runs 12ish forges from one big blower’ John did you need to do anything special to get it all to work? And what was the blower? I meant to look but forgot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveW Posted January 20, 2010 Author Share Posted January 20, 2010 Just been told that the case is plastic and that the motor is 480W no CFM rate unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 Hi Steve, and Peyton Yes we run 12 forges off one centrifugal blower at Westpoint, we don't have problems with any one or more than one being shut down affecting air pressure in other forges. All forges are controlled by slide valves, the air is fed in from the blower to an overhead plastic manifold made from 5" diameter sewer pipes with reducer tees for each forge position taking the feed down to a 2" flexipipe that is heat resistant, this pipe feeds the air to the tuyere via the slide valve mounted to the rear of the water tank on these side blast forges. 480W motor should be OK, just make sure the motor is rated capable for industrial/professional use, you could always make a protective cage for it, and mount it well away from any potential heat source, sparks etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne Posted January 22, 2010 Share Posted January 22, 2010 Hi Steve, I run my forge using a dust extractor, fust couple the pipe to the exhaust tube and it goes great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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