Can this be used as pressurized air to blow out filters etc. Like a can of air? And about how lung does the battery last.
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It's not too good for that. Not enough volume. I've had mine for about ten years. Key is to recharge it immediately after use and monthly when not in use.
1549969
I'm not sure, I use it for travel but in car, I haven't try trough air! Sorry
2091321
It's a decent fan and filter combination. I use it as a air scrubber. The fan is strong. I bought a speed adjuster to control it. You can use it a few ways. It's a high quality product for sure. Plus it was so cheap. I've used it for a long time. I will occasionally change the charcoal. Otherwise , long life span.Good luck with your purchase... Kaptain Kindbud
1183628
I would say no, the volume of air from the device is minimal. Probably about 20% of the volume of air you would expect from a device this size.
311066
We use one of the cheaper 120vac air pumps we had for an indoor blowup air mattress. It would be extremely difficult to blow by lung power only!
510770
No. The valve is small and you have to push down and blow into it at the same time. Really it works best to blow it up on the surface via your own breath.
711771
The battery is heavy, it's big, and it's old technology (NiCad). However, the thing kicks butt. It will run for more than 8 hours, even with a a used partially-clogged filter. The battery and the respirator are very well designed. Run-time is definately not a problem. In full disclosure, my unit is only 3-4 months old, with less than 20 cycles on the battery.
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You can absolutely use this to filter, to filter outside air but the filter must be placed outside or under house; where ever you are attempting to suck air from. This unit is not reversible, which means you can not blow air through it. You can however, take air form outside unfiltered but you also take the risk of sucking in things that are not air, i.e. spider mites, aphids, molds and other pests. They say it is best to use a hepa filter for intake but due to the air restriction it is almost impossible to get anywhere close to the rated cfm out of the fan. In my opinion, this set up is the best option to run if you can hide the filter or don't care about others seeing it.The filter offers a good scrub of the air without much cfm loss. If you have any other questions or would like to continue this conversation please visit the contact page @ insanitystrains.com, I am more than happy to answer any of these types of questions. Frank F. c.e.o. insanity strains
1602030
It pulls air in from the front and blows it out from the back. If I were you, I would not turn it around. You want it to filter the air not just move it.
824985
No, it is not suitable for that application. You might want to try researching hydroponics ventilation to get an idea of what's out there. It is important for you to determine what kind of airflow you desire. Especially if it needs filtration for dust, smoke, or grease (cooking).
2232015
Yes, you really should use a pump. It takes a lot of air and certainly possible to blow it up with breath. Once inflated you can adjust pressure as temp changes using breath.
1797966
Yep! I used it to make a filter for a dust collector. Cuts airflow a bit more than I would like, it it's also a much thicker felted material, compared to a more cloth like material for dust bags.
1843708
I've had mine over a year and have used it to blow filters packed with hair, dust and other stuff. No problems to date. However I've always used it outdoors or with a vacuum hose sucking as it blows when blowing computers and game consoles. The unit cannot be disassembled.
168420
Yes but not able to suck air out. You would lose some shelflife on product.
1992532
It is not a foam type product, nor is it like a air filter. It is gravel type carbon. Now if you have a box type filter and it will hold this gravel and pull air through then I see no reason why you couldn't use it.
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ok.....it is not a vacuum.....it is a high powered "duster". it blows...out a narrow or broader blast of air.....it is great for my computer and many other devices where an (intake) vacuum would not do job. for me, it completely replaces buying expensive "canned" air....david cornwell
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Yes, compressed air cans can be used, but they do not last long. I recommend using an air compressor if possible.