Master Blaster info needed

[txredgt]

What are the needed parameters as far as amps and all of those things for the beast? I am wanting to get one but I want to make sure what I have now as far as power supply in the garage can handle it. Also, I remember seeing that the first motor works fine with a power supply but when you kick on both motors at the same time that's what can trip the breaker. Any info on this?

 

All of this came about due to drying my car and not being happy with a) how long it took me to dry it and the detail spray seemed to stick a bit more to the surface than I wanted which could be due to unknown wax on the car. Oh well I know I will be SUPER happy with it and can't wait to get it and try it out. The sale is going to make it a little easier on the wallet too..

[camaro2ssblack]

You need at least a 20 amp breaker and recepticle to be able to run both motors without tripping your breaker.

I love my master blaster because it has many uses and works great but do not buy it if your expecting it to speed up your drying time. If you only use the master blaster it will actually take longer because it exposes every single drop of water on the car and you end up chasing them away. I have learned that the fastest, most effective process is first doing a sheet rinse to get the big water off, then dry the flat panels and glass quickly with a great white drying towel and detail spray, then hit the rest of the water and hard to reach places with the master blaster. That seems to work great and take the least time.

I always finish up with a DS spray wipedown with WW towels for any smears or streaks.

Overall I would definitely recommend getting one, I use mine several times a week for random tasks...

[txredgt]

I'm wanting it to simply aid in the drying process. It just seemed that it took more toucing the paint which we all know can lead to more scratches.

[Pureshine]

It saves me lots of time but you will need todo a quick wipe down to get everything off.

[txredgt]

It saves me lots of time but you will need todo a quick wipe down to get everything off.

 

I don't mind a quick wipedown at all. I think I will really like it for under the hood cleaning or stuff like that too.

[Pureshine]

Ya I use it when I do engine cleaning and love it for wheel drying to.

[3PedalMINI]

You guys do a wipe down? I sheet rinse it then dry it, as long as your careful with your wash technique you shouldn't need a wipe down, after all the whole point of the MB is to minimize the amount of contact with the paint!

 

You need a 20 amp breaker and a 12ga cord GFCI is highly recommended :thumbs up:

[BRZN]

I still wipe down after the Master Blaster. It adds that "extra" gloss from the Detail Spray and removes any water spots left behind.

 

I use this cord and have my garage on a dedicated 20 amp breaker with no troubles at all.

Edited August 13, 2012 by BRZN

[Team Adam's]

Even with the master blaster theres always a couple droplets here and there that need a towel to address. Its next to nothing, but theres still a tiny bit.

[gymrat7953]

Sheet rinse, "herd" what's remaining top down off to 1 side, spritz w/ DS, wipe w/ WW towel.

I have a dedicated 20 amp circuit wired with 12ga to a dbl GFI gang box.

The MB is mounted to the wall and has 35' of hose.

I didn't know what I had been missing until I got one.

[Bunky]

Sheet rinse, "herd" what's remaining top down off to 1 side, spritz w/ DS, wipe w/ WW towel.

I have a dedicated 20 amp circuit wired with 12ga to a dbl GFI gang box.

The MB is mounted to the wall and has 35' of hose.

I didn't know what I had been missing until I got one.

 

Where did you get the extension hose?

[zeebad1]

Sheet rinse, "herd" what's remaining top down off to 1 side, spritz w/ DS, wipe w/ WW towel.

I have a dedicated 20 amp circuit wired with 12ga to a dbl GFI gang box.

The MB is mounted to the wall and has 35' of hose.

I didn't know what I had been missing until I got one.

 

 

I was wondering if the MB could be mounted stationary, and lengths of hose added.

 

I do all of the washing in one location, and would like to have the blower permanently located.

 

Thanks.

[mc2hill]

I was wondering if the MB could be mounted stationary, and lengths of hose added.

 

I do all of the washing in one location, and would like to have the blower permanently located.

 

Thanks.

 

I believe Chris (Chris05GTO) has his mounted in the garage and added some extra hose to work like you want. He should be along soon to confirm.

[DaytonaJae]

I installed a 30amp just in case since I read another member had metered it at 21amps peak.

[Pureshine]

It peeks at 18amps but 30amp will be perfect.

[Pureshine]

Here is the like to the extension hose. Blaster & Master Blaster Heavy Duty Hose Extension Kit #MVC-56D/184 | Metropolitan Vacuum Cleaner

[camaro2ssblack]

I was wondering if the MB could be mounted stationary, and lengths of hose added.

 

I do all of the washing in one location, and would like to have the blower permanently located.

 

Thanks.

 

This is what I did with mine.

 

[Pureshine]

Where did you that house from? Did you use the factory wall mount?

[camaro2ssblack]

Got the hose from a friend with a pool, lol, but you can get them at your local pool supply store. Just make sure you get the thickest one they offer because the air gets really hot and will make a thin walled plastic tear easily. Yes I used the factory wall mount.

[gymrat7953]

Mine is mounted with the metro vac setup. I wash in the same area and this works perfect ; including clearing the driveway and dusting the garage.I have blown tools off the peg board... becarefull.

[gymrat7953]

PS: Chase used the pool hose ; it looks like it works as well as the factory extensions and its cheaper $ wise.

[Pureshine]

Thanks for the info Chase.

[camaro2ssblack]

No problem, let me know if you have any more questions when you are setting everything up.

[THE Mook]

Remember to wash out your garage and dry it out BEFORE you wash your car and plan on using this puppy. Last thing anyone wants is a bunch of air borne dust being thrown in the air while trying to dry off your CLEAN car or truck or TBSS.

 

Mook

[matts88yj]

I have one of these bad birds running on a 20amp breaker and use the Adam's Professional extension cord. So far no issues. I do agree it does take a bit more time to dry it completely off but let me tell ya, if there is ANY water left behind it's not this dryers fault! This baby moves some air and then some! I love how it gets the entire wheel wells dry as well as around the lug nuts and brake components. It works great on my G8 and got to test it out on a special ladies TBSS this past weekend

[matts88yj]

Oh and this is what happens when a little puppy gets within 15' of the master blaster. SUPER KODI!!!