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Airhan |
Posted on 08/09/2016 9:00 PM
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1/2 Pounder Posts: 228 Joined: September 29, 2013 |
A long while ago I purchased a fan that I thought would be good for a future fluid bed roaster, now I'm thinking about building it again. I got a Ametek Windjammer Model#116618-01 which is quite large (the impeller/fan is 9inches in diameter), and seems to move a lot of air. I used an amenometer to figure it puts out about 90cfm, but I don't know about pressure. Is it likely that this would be able to loft 1-2 lbs of beans? More? Aaron
"Grind it like it did you some great injustice!"D.L.Clark |
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Airhan |
Posted on 08/09/2016 9:07 PM
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1/2 Pounder Posts: 228 Joined: September 29, 2013 |
Seriously, this is gigantic. Edited by allenb on 08/09/2016 11:12 PM Aaron
"Grind it like it did you some great injustice!"D.L.Clark |
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JETROASTER |
Posted on 08/10/2016 10:35 AM
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Administrator Posts: 1780 Joined: March 06, 2010 |
I was unable to find any specs through ametek. I would take a shot at 10" water lift. That's 10 times more pressure than a squirrel cage, but about ten times less than a vucuum blower. Good Luck. Cheers, Scott |
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JETROASTER |
Posted on 08/11/2016 10:04 AM
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That style blower might work in a sonofresco type arrangement (high airflow/low restriction). CFM will drop considerably in a more restricted environment. (small perf plate etc). Hope that helps. Cheers, Scott |
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seedlings |
Posted on 08/11/2016 1:35 PM
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1 1/2 Pounder Posts: 4226 Joined: June 27, 2007 |
Aaron, for ease of use and quick building, it's a good idea to go ahead with a vacuum motor instead of trying out other methods. However, by all means, try other methods! I have - with little success. Scott JETROASTER is a fantastic resource, so take his advice! CHAD Roaster: CoffeeAir II 2# DIY air roaster
Grinder: Vintage Grindmaster 500 Brewers: Vintage Cory DCU DCL, Aeropress, Press, Osaka Titanium pourover |
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oldgearhead |
Posted on 08/12/2016 7:26 AM
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1 1/2 Pounder Posts: 1128 Joined: February 10, 2011 |
Jetroaster and sedlings know what they are talking about,,,
No oil on my beans...
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seedlings |
Posted on 08/12/2016 10:28 AM
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1 1/2 Pounder Posts: 4226 Joined: June 27, 2007 |
Quote And so does OGH! CHAD Roaster: CoffeeAir II 2# DIY air roaster
Grinder: Vintage Grindmaster 500 Brewers: Vintage Cory DCU DCL, Aeropress, Press, Osaka Titanium pourover |
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JETROASTER |
Posted on 08/12/2016 3:04 PM
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Administrator Posts: 1780 Joined: March 06, 2010 |
Thanks, but I couldn't even spell vacuum correctly....and I'm in the business! Even if that blower doesn't play out for the roasting, it would be excellent for a cyclonic separator or a bean cooler. Cheers, -Scott |
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