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Is the master Air Force Master Blaster 8-HP Worth 400$ ?
Hi guys , i really think about buying a Master blaster i was wondering if it's really worth the price ? I see that there two models one 350$ and the revolution 400$ whats the difference ?
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Re: Is the master Air Force Master Blaster 8-HP Worth 400$ ?
Never used the master blaser but I have a Master Blaster sidekick. I really don't see what more power could possibly do. The sidekick pushes a ton of air and is very efficient. Also being so small it's easy to use, have to work with a long hose is a pain compared to a hand held unit. I am very curious to see what people who own one will answer.
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We use it all the time, main difference between the basic 6ft and the revolution offers 10 ft. x 1.5" Flexible Commercial Strength hose & Front Swivel Wheels. Hope this helps
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It's now offered with a 30 ft hose as well. In for replies. I'm on the fence myself
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Ive never used the sidekick, but I do own a MasterBlaster. I can say its worth it’s weight in gold and most definitely worth the money. The only drawback is the short hose on the regualar version. Id get the one with the longer hose if you can. Otherwise, its great and works much better than a “leaf blower” for getting water out of mirrors and trim crevices. It blows and moves a TON of air. Drying an engine bay after a detail is incredibly quick too.
Btw, the only other drawback is the power consumption. When you throw the second switch for the full “8hp”, you are drawing 18amps and this can cause a problem on some 15amp outlets/breakers. I do recommend a heavy duty 20amp outlet and breaker. I use to pop the breaker in my garage on full power.
Edit: Furthermore, the whole unit is of industrial grade and made in the good old USA! Im sure this is another factor for the price, since its not some cheap Chinese made piece of garbage. It’s built to last and it shows.
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I just use a shop vac with the blower function. I feel its not worth it and I can spend the rest of the money elsewhere
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Re: Is the master Air Force Master Blaster 8-HP Worth 400$ ?
Originally Posted by Daviddear30
It's now offered with a 30 ft hose as well. In for replies. I'm on the fence myself
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I have the 30’ hose version. Works great, have it mounted in the garage and can reach all around the car in the driveway. I have used a leaf blower for years, and just switched about 5 months ago when it died. I would not go back. This thing not only pushes a lot of air, but it is also easy to maneuver around the cars as it is just the hose. As Junkman says “switch 1 is Yeah, switch 2 is he11 Yeah”. Just awesome.
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No. Nope. Don’t do it. In fact - I’m looking to get rid of mine. Not going to ship it - but if someone lives close...Don’t get me wrong - it’s very powerful. It’s just the most awkward thing to store & use.
First, it’s huge. Second, there’s no real place to wrap the cord. You would think for $400 it would include some type of cord wrap? Third, the hose is super stiff and wants to drag against or bang into your paint every chance it gets. IMHO - the hose is just awful.
Fifth, you need 20 amp + circuit breaker outlets to plug it into - which a lot over older homes may not have. Sixth, it’s all metal and just weighs a ton. Seventh, it’s meant to be used around water / car wash buckets & no GCFI or whatever it’s called.
On the other hand, the Metro Sidekick is super handy and convenient - it won’t dry a car - but works fairly well on wheels / body seems, etc for a decent price.
I haven’t used my MB in a few years. It’s prolly good if you have a huge detail shop & can leave the thing set up and ready to go all the time. But for home use, it’s just a big PIA.
Money would be better spent buying a DI water system or a high quality cordless leaf blower. I have a Kobalt 80v cordless leaf blower that I use. Instant power, runs for 1/2 hr, and batteries change in 20 mins. No hoses, no cords, nothing to drag on the ground, & nothing to wrap up. 90% as powerful as the MB on dual motors at less than half the price.
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Re: Is the master Air Force Master Blaster 8-HP Worth 400$ ?
Originally Posted by swanicyouth
No. Nope. Don’t do it. In fact - I’m looking to get rid of mine. Not going to ship it - but if someone lives close...Don’t get me wrong - it’s very powerful. It’s just the most awkward thing to store & use.
First, it’s huge. Second, there’s no real place to wrap the cord. You would think for $400 it would include some type of cord wrap? Third, the hose is super stiff and wants to drag against or bang into your paint every chance it gets. IMHO - the hose is just awful.
Fifth, you need 20 amp + circuit breaker outlets to plug it into - which a lot over older homes may not have. Sixth, it’s all metal and just weighs a ton. Seventh, it’s meant to be used around water / car wash buckets & no GCFI or whatever it’s called.
On the other hand, the Metro Sidekick is super handy and convenient - it won’t dry a car - but works fairly well on wheels / body seems, etc for a decent price.
I haven’t used my MB in a few years. It’s prolly good if you have a huge detail shop & can leave the thing set up and ready to go all the time. But for home use, it’s just a big PIA.
Money would be better spent buying a DI water system or a high quality cordless leaf blower. I have a Kobalt 80v cordless leaf blower that I use. Instant power, runs for 1/2 hr, and batteries change in 20 mins. No hoses, no cords, nothing to drag on the ground, & nothing to wrap up. 90% as powerful as the MB on dual motors at less than half the price.
Are we talking the same unit? Mine came with a wall mount bracket and a hose mount as well. The 30’ hose on mine is not stiff at all. It moves around easily. Maybe it is because mine is new, hopefully it stays like it is.
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