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Old 09-24-2024 | 09:17 AM
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I would be all in on a group buy!
What would the group buy price be for 5 and 10? What model Master?

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Old 09-24-2024 | 12:23 PM
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I'd be in on a group buy - add me to the list


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Old 09-24-2024 | 12:28 PM
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They are worth every penny. Going on five years with my Master Blaster.
Old 09-24-2024 | 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by rodsky
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loving this so far. Here are the popular units for auto drying. I can get any of them though if there’s another one you’re interested in.
I can do a percentage off if we can get 5+. Even more so if it’s 10.

https://www.southpaw-industries.net/...blowers-dryers

..and here’s the 991 page if anyone is interested…
https://www.southpaw-industries.net/...-991-2013-2020


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I've had Metrovac Master Blaster for about 8 years now, and they are great. You do need at least a 20a circuit because they are power hungry, and the standard in most home garages is 15a.

You also need to have a very firm grip on the long hose before turning it on. If you do so with it lying on the ground or if it slips out of your hands anywhere close to the car, the long hose could thrash your car pretty good before you can catch it when it's flailing around.

I still use it, but most of the time I use my EGO electric 650 CFM leaf lower (link below), which I find more convenient, and I don't have to move the car to a remote location where I have a 20a circuit, but no water. The EGO does just as good a job in the same amount of time, and I don't have to feed the long hose around to all sides of the car.

Also blow drying only works really well on a ceramic-coated or otherwise extremely hydrophobic surface.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087RRLLQ3?SubscriptionId=AKIAIBX4MGJBG42TO3NQ&tag=chtrbr123623-20&asc_source=google&asc_campaign=28282&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbestreviews.com%2Flawn-and-garden%2Fleaf-blowers%2Fbest-leaf-blowers&lid=138225&sid=1&cid=28&th=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B087RRLLQ3?SubscriptionId=AKIAIBX4MGJBG42TO3NQ&tag=chtrbr123623-20&asc_source=google&asc_campaign=28282&asc_refurl=https%3A%2F%2Fbestreviews.com%2Flawn-and-garden%2Fleaf-blowers%2Fbest-leaf-blowers&lid=138225&sid=1&cid=28&th=1

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Old 09-24-2024 | 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Foosh
I've had Metrovac Master Blaster for about 8 years now, and they are great. You do need at least a 20a circuit because they are power hungry, and the standard in most home garages is 15a.

You also need to have a very firm grip before turning it on. If you do so with it lying on the ground or if it slips out of your hands anywhere close to the car, the long hose could thrash your car pretty good before you can catch it when it's flailing around.

I still use it, but most of the time I my EGO electric 650 CFM leaf lower (link below), which I find more convenient, and I don't have to move the car to a remote location where I have a 20a circuit, but no water. The EGO does just as good a job in the same amount of time.

Also blow drying only works really well on a ceramic-coated or otherwise extremely hydrophobic surface.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=1&cid=28&th=1
I also have the Ego leaf blower with the stubby, rubber end attachment. I don’t find it as powerful as some of the dual motor Metrovacs but it can suffice in removing surface water.
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Originally Posted by Foosh
I've had Metrovac Master Blaster for about 8 years now, and they are great. You do need at least a 20a circuit because they are power hungry, and the standard in most home garages is 15a.

You also need to have a very firm grip on the long hose before turning it on. If you do so with it lying on the ground or if it slips out of your hands anywhere close to the car, the long hose could thrash your car pretty good before you can catch it when it's flailing around.

I still use it, but most of the time I use my EGO electric 650 CFM leaf lower (link below), which I find more convenient, and I don't have to move the car to a remote location where I have a 20a circuit, but no water. The EGO does just as good a job in the same amount of time, and I don't have to feed the long hose around to all sides of the car.

Also blow drying only works really well on a ceramic-coated or otherwise extremely hydrophobic surface.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...=1&cid=28&th=1
Any of them able to use a 240V outlet? That outlet is on a 40amp for me - so would be a great option.
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Old 09-24-2024 | 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Southpaw
I also have the Ego leaf blower with the stubby, rubber end attachment. I don’t find it as powerful as some of the dual motor Metrovacs but it can suffice in removing surface water.
Yes, you are quite correct, that the Metrovac is much more powerful, but 650 CFM from the EGO is more than enough to clear the water from very hydrophobic paint surface. By the time I fuss with the Master Blaster hose, and and put everything away, I almost done with the EGO.

If I had a better set-up, I'd probably use it more often, but given my current power location and comparing both, I haven't found much reason to haul out the MB lately because the EGO does the job just as quickly w/ less hassle. .
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Originally Posted by Foosh
Yes, you are quite correct, that the Metrovac is much more powerful, but 650 CFM from the EGO is more than enough to clear the water from very hydrophobic paint surface. By the time I fuss with the Master Blaster hose, and and put everything away, I almost done with the EGO.

If I had a better set-up, I'd probably use it more often, but given my current power location and comparing both, I haven't found much reason to haul out the MB lately because the EGO does the job just as quickly w/ less hassle. .
The advantage goes to the Metro because it puts out hot air.
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Old 09-25-2024 | 09:48 AM
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My concern with a leaf blower vs. the Master Blaster is air filtration. As I recall, there’s a basic filter on the master blaster while there isn’t one on the leaf blower. I worry about blasting small particulate debris on my paint. Maybe this concern is unfounded, but it’s a concern nonetheless. Fortunately for me, my Master Blaster hangs on my garage wall and it’s close to a garage outlet. It’s very convenient to use it.
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Hard water is an issue where I live. If I let the water evaporate on its own, I'd have hundreds of water spots on the car. Since adding a whole house water softener system and installing a water facet running hot water in the garage to use for the pressure washer, I've just about eliminated the need for the Master Blaster.
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EGO 650 is what I use.. When I get the chance to wash it myself.
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Originally Posted by rodsky
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Any other takers? We need 2 more for 10% off and free ship. I already have one and after 8 years want a second one since my wife now uses it in her Taycan and my son uses it on his BMW. Dries the car in minutes without the dreaded swirls you sometimes get with dark colors.The heated drying is everything especially in winter!

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