I have quite a few steel blowers from a variety of equipment. For my purposes, it's A LOT easier to use one of these for hood exhaust as opposed to an eductor (which I cannot easily size to ensure appropriate exhaust) or a stainless blower (which I simply haven't found yet).
I know that others have mentioned that they don't last.
Now, in my case, the motor will not be exposed to fumes, only shaft/seal/blower wheel/cage.
Also, in my case, I am not exhausting reaction fumes, simply chemical preparation fumes and escapee fumes. All reactions take place in closed containers and the fumes are scrubbed.
I'll find a stainless blower in time, it just hasn't happened yet.
I'm just curious if I'm looking at replacing once in a while, or if it's something that I'll be replacing constantly. I've got quite a few surplus blowers of various sizes, and have constant access to more.
I know that others have mentioned that they don't last.
Now, in my case, the motor will not be exposed to fumes, only shaft/seal/blower wheel/cage.
Also, in my case, I am not exhausting reaction fumes, simply chemical preparation fumes and escapee fumes. All reactions take place in closed containers and the fumes are scrubbed.
I'll find a stainless blower in time, it just hasn't happened yet.
I'm just curious if I'm looking at replacing once in a while, or if it's something that I'll be replacing constantly. I've got quite a few surplus blowers of various sizes, and have constant access to more.