The blower is one of the tools that allows you to quickly get rid of small debris and leaves in the territory. It is easy to work with such inventory. There are many different models. And in order not to make a mistake with the choice, you need to figure out which nuances are important.
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How to choose the right air blower: what to look for
- engine's type
- Power and air speed
- Modes
- Carrying features
- Choices depending on the conditions of use
How to choose the right air blower: what to look for
There are several characteristics that affect the performance and efficiency blowers. It is recommended that you familiarize yourself with them in more detail.
engine's type
It can be gasoline, electric and battery. In the first case, the unit operates on fuel. Models are produced with a tank volume from 0.5 to 2 liters. To start the inventory, a manual starter is used.
The larger the tank, the longer the tool will work without refueling with gasoline. But such inventory will be quite heavy: with a volume of 2 liters, it can weigh about 10 kg.
Electric blowers are mains powered, so it is necessary to provide access to the outlet when using this model. The maximum weight of the tool is 7 kg. Starts with the push of a button. From the electric version there is less noise than from the gasoline counterpart.
Batteries operate without fuel or electricity. With them you can freely move around the territory. But charging lasts only 20 minutes. For some models, you need to purchase a charger and battery separately.
Power and air speed
The power indicator varies from 0.5 to 4.4 kW. The air speed can be up to 250 km/h if small branches and leaves need to be removed. Wet plant debris is removed at speeds up to 290 km/h. If you need to get rid of large debris, such as stones, then the parameter should be at least 290 km / h.
Some models allow you to adjust the air flow. This is a handy feature if you want to clean up various types of debris.
Modes
An inventory can have one or more modes. Among them:
- Blowing out air. The function allows you to create a directed air flow of high power. It exits through the pipe and carries all the garbage in one direction.
- Vacuum cleaner. Inventory absorbs garbage. He sucks it up and sends it to a special waste bag.
Some models are equipped with a chopper function. The process is carried out using built-in blades. The crushed garbage is sent to the bag.
Carrying features
Blowers can be manual, backpack or on wheels. The first option is a mobile model designed to process a small area. Weight is up to 7 kg. For convenience, the inventory has a shoulder strap.
Knapsack models are equipped with wide straps, thanks to which they are comfortable to carry on the shoulders. Additionally, there may be a waist belt. Knapsack blowers allow you to process medium-sized areas efficiently and comfortably.
Wheel models are large in size and have good power. The air flow rate of such a unit is several times greater than that of manual equipment. This device is suitable for large areas.
Choices depending on the conditions of use
It is necessary to choose a blower model based on the size of the site and the characteristics of the cultivated area. If there is a lot of foliage, then you should focus not on air speed, but on inventory performance.
For large areas with heavy pollution, it is recommended to choose powerful professional models. If there are few leaves, even when the area is large, you can limit yourself to a standard blower.
Universal models include options with the ability to smoothly or stepwise adjust the air speed. Such inventory will allow you to effectively adapt to certain conditions.
