FlyingXS Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I came across some small electric blowers today that look a lot like the old handcrank ones and have an closure built in over the air intake. I have the choice of three units 2"pipe 192m3/h (113CFM) 150W 1.0A 2-½"Pipe 390m3/h (229CFM) 260W 1.6A 3"Pipe 510m3/h (300CFM) 370W 2.0A All units have a cycle of 50/60Hz and 3000/3600RPM So which one would you guys go for to use in a coke forge??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKrzysz Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I have the 2'' blower and it is not enough to power a coke forge. I would say to go with the largest one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles R. Stevens Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Depends on the size of the fire ball you want to build, how big the pipe is to the forge, how long a run and how many bends. Air is subject to friction loss just like any "fluid". That said, the bigest one can always be controled with a gate or bypas. Wile the smallest can always have a smaller forge built around it. What ever you do, don' reduce the pipe size untile you reach the tweer, minimise your bends (side blast has a distinct advantage here) and mount the blower as close as practical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingXS Posted October 28, 2014 Author Share Posted October 28, 2014 Forge isn't built yet. I am taking the approach of gather ll the materials parts first. Otherwise you get part way through and have those oh I should have done that instead or need to compromise/redo things. PaulKrzysz. Are you otherwise happy with the blower? Do you use the air intake gate on the side or do you use a secondary one between the blower and forge? My concern with the one built in the side of the blower it is used to cool the motor also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulKrzysz Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 The 2'' blower is not powerful enough to use in my forge. It barely got the coke lit. My firepot is 8x10 at the top and about 4'' deep. I bought a bouncy castle blower instead. Yes I used a air gate on the forge (See Pics) I will use the 2'' blower in a gas forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingXS Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Your right that is the exact same blower!!! Only difference is the ones here have a 240V plug. Most likely the 3" is the go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireInTheForge02 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 hi, Is that an Australian model? i am also looking for another blower for my coke forge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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