Metro BasterBlaster 665 MPH?

[allenk4]

"The MasterBlaster has an 8.0 Peak horsepower motor that blasts air at an impressive 58,500 feet per minute"

Is this math correct?

1 foot per minute = 0.0113636364 mph

X

58,500

=

665 Miles per hour


Convert feet/minute to mph - Conversion of Measurement Units (http://www.convertunits.com/from/feet/minute/to/mph)


Junkman suggests that a $30 electric blower works just as well.

The ones I have seen are running around 150 MPH

[WillWashesCars]

665 MPH is pretty crazy. The metroblaster, to me, would be better because of the concentration of air. They are much more focused than a regular leaf blower.

[allenk4]

Is there any way it is 6x more effective? 150mph x 4 = 600mph

I want one, but it is also 13x more expensive!

[swanicyouth]

Is there any way it is 6x more effective? 150mph x 4 = 600mph

I want one, but it is also 13x more expensive!

Life is expensive.

[Andr3wilson]

Nozzle velocity?? Like that is something you can change on the machine. Think hose and thumb.

[allenk4]

Has anyone used a reduction nozzle on a leaf blower to increase the "Nozzle Velocity"?

It looks like this model uses a smaller tip to get to 235mph

Toro Ultra 235 mph Electric Leaf Blower Vac-51609 at The Home Depot (http://www.homedepot.com/p/Toro-Ultra-235-mph-Electric-Leaf-Blower-Vac-51609/203222688#)

[FUNX650]

If you don't own a large breed dog; and/or are a dog groomer by Profession:
It'd probably be best to go with the Master Blaster MB-3V.

Perhaps a word of caution is in order for compact vehicle owners, as well.

Hang on to your hat...and puppy dogs!!

Bob

[allenk4]

If you don't own a large breed dog; and/or are a dog groomer by Profession:
It'd probably be best to go with the Master Blaster MB-3V.

Perhaps a word of caution is in order for compact vehicle owners, as well.

Hang on to your hat...and puppy dogs!!

Bob

Why the MB-3V version?

It appears to be the same machine as the MB-3CD...just more expensive. What am I missing?

https://www.metrovacworld.com/MB-3V/overview

https://www.metrovacworld.com/Air_Force_Master_Blaster_Car_Dryer_MB-3CD/overview

[jgraham37128]

I own one and absolutely love it. There is one problem if I'm running TV and all the lights in my garage it tends to pop the breaker. Doesn't happen every time but it does about 50% of time. I do have to wear earplugs when running it, but I use it all the time. Would buy another one in a minute.

Once my breaker popped, I forgot to turn the switches off and went back inside and reset the breaker walked back outside and it was going like a pressure washer hose that come apart. Luckily it wasn't slapping the side of my car.

[allenk4]

Good advice on the breaker.

[FLAVIOBR]

I have the Master Blaster 8HP!

One of my best purchases I made.

I agree that the value is high. More worth every cent!

It is very powerful enough to turn off the electricity had here at home.

[FUNX650]

Why the MB-3V version?
:dunno:

Bob

[swanicyouth]

I've had the 4HP Air Force Blaster and sold it for the 8HP Master Blaster. And - if they made a 16HP Master Super Duper Blaster I would buy that. Basically, I want enough air flow to be able to lift the car off the ground. While the 8HP isn't twice as fast at removing water, I really have no idea how I ever dried a car without it now. Especially, if it's cold or damp out.

The MB doesn't make it faster for me, but it combined with a DI water rinse just delivers superb results. Quite honestly, both are a hassle. But once you see all the water you get flying out of all the cracks and moldings - you will never think you car can be dried by towel alone again.

[ScottB]

I have the Master Blaster 8HP!

One of my best purchases I made.

I agree that the value is high. More worth every cent!

It is very powerful enough to turn off the electricity had here at home.

:iagree:

I pumped and offered a Leaf Blower for years and found it successful. I then got the MB and would buy another one in a heartbeat over a leaf blower. Its an amazing tool and helps dry (I don't get into the fancy warm air deal)and removes much more water.

From time to time, even with an upgraded socket and super power cord it will still trip the breaker.

[STPETEDALE]

Awesome machine! If they could make it steer more like a dyson ball that would be great. Im currently upgrading my wheels.