kyle 14 Report post Posted July 30, 2003 One tough direct drive is the best way to go. Now having stated that. The configuration is as follows. You mount the engine and blower at exactly the same height. Where the 2 shafts meet. Then you use a coupler. I like the rubber ones. You get full power. Takes up less room. With belts you have to offset the blower. Dont forget a muffler. A blower is very loud without one. Warning!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not an expert on this. Just my expierence with different setups. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael 14 Report post Posted July 30, 2003 Any flexible coupling is less efficient than a direct drive or a well set up belt drive. The main advantage of a belt drive is to separate the two components to reduce thermal transfer and extend the life of each component by allowing them to rotate at their optimal RPM. Hope this helps? Cheers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyle 14 Report post Posted July 30, 2003 Thermal transfer is not a problem witha positive diplcement pump. They run at 200 to 300 degrees. There is about a foot between the engine and pump. On a pressure washer you want the belt system over direct drive right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timhays 14 Report post Posted July 31, 2003 wow i had no idea the blower run at that high of temp,what is the running temp of the engine powering it? maybe the heat transferr from the blower to the motor might be the negative factor. where do you purchase mufflers for blowers? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One Tough Pressure 580 Report post Posted July 31, 2003 http://www.aerationstore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=AS&Category_Code=BP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyle 14 Report post Posted July 31, 2003 Tim you have to understand. That the blower is moving a lot of air. This helps displace the heat. There built to take it. Look at a truck mounted carpet cleaning machine. Evry component is crammed in there tight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timhays 14 Report post Posted August 2, 2003 i just took delivery of the blower yesterday,it is huge 250 pounds and i think it might have a 5 inch opening for intake and exhaust. i have seen an all american carpet cleaning setup and all they did was route the blower exhaust through the floor of a van with rigid electrical conduit,it didnt sound that loud to me but it was a small blower,using a 16 hp engine. i need a recovery tank asap. where do i look to find a deal? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kyle 14 Report post Posted August 2, 2003 Tim trust me you need a muffler. Measure the blowers lobes. For instance a 4 inch distance will give you at least 400 cfm. Find a welding shop. They could weld you a tank for any where from 200 to 500 for regular steel. A lot more for stainless. Also you will need a relief valve. Keep us updated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
timhays 14 Report post Posted August 3, 2003 i have a complete machine shop onsite,i could make my own if i had ever seen one of these tanks in person,i just dont know things like what kind of filter do i use? where do i put it? how and where do i incorporate a relief valve? as you can see i dont have a clue about this stuff but i am quickly learning. thanks for all your insight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
