Review on STANLEY ST 310A 120 Heavy Duty Utility Blower by Sabrina Guarino

Update, 02/10/2020: the seller has corrected the advertised indication of 1350 CFM. Well that's a very plausible 350. First Rating: The advertised 1350 CFM is almost certainly over the top, probably by a factor of four. Regardless, it moves a lot of air. It did a great job drying the area my washing machine flooded. In a 450 square foot garage, carefully channeled into one of the corners of the ceiling, the recirculation can be felt throughout the area. I also have a 2000 cfm floor dryer. It moves a lot more air, but uses over three times the power at its highest setting - about 415W vs. 120W. It's made of stronger materials and is a great tool - the keyword is tool. This is what you use after a big event - for cleaning up a flooded room, for very large rooms and for laying carpet. It's too loud. Too noisy for daily air movement in residential areas. As an everyday residential-level air motor, it is much more practical. Lightweight, relatively energy efficient and with a "stepless" exhaust that is easier to manage. The ad uses the word "industrial". If it's supposed to withstand rough usage, then no. Care must be taken to avoid falls on hard surfaces and other rough impacts. You can count on getting into hard-to-reach places, e.g. B. behind the skirting board and under the washing machine. In my case, the results were excellent and inspired confidence. It also moves a lot of air from room to room, a very directional airflow, but when directed properly, the air bounces off walls to fully saturate small to medium sized spaces. Many uses for it. Simple air circulation, paint drying, cleaning, vehicle use, high-velocity removal of household chemical fumes when cleaning, shoe drying, etc. Regular cleaning of a squirrel-cage fan can be challenging compared to traditional bladed fans. Haven't tried it yet, there doesn't seem to be any access to the inside of the fan. All fans require regular cleaning to ensure optimal efficiency, performance and durability. I've found that a can of compressed alcohol works well for cleaning fans in hard-to-reach areas (e.g. engine parts). For example, a special contact cleaner WD-40. This is an alcohol based cleaner that leaves no residue, not the WD40 that most people think of when they talk about WD40. Turn off the fan first, then spray any hard-to-reach places. Motor parts, switches, etc. Blow out with a can of compressed air, then allow the fan air to dry for one to two hours. It will likely be necessary to fit the squirrel cage blade of this fan as it is not readily available. Weaknesses: Barely audible high-frequency hum at all three speeds. Others say they don't. In order to hear it, it must be completely free of background noise. Electrical, mechanical, I don't know. This is not a fan that I would use to mask ambient noise. People who suffer from tinnitus are probably best off using a vintage regular fan with a lower pitch. It's made almost entirely of inflexible consumer-grade plastic. My biggest concern, given my experience with similar products, is the plastic switch, which doesn't feel particularly latched. I have had several plastic switches on other products fail over the years and often have not reliably repaired them. In any case, with careful use and not rough treatment, the switch will last a long time. This product is not intended for the rugged use and durability required for industrial/commercial use. If you fall on a hard surface, something may break. This is most likely a product priced for consumer/residential use. At this price, given the versatility and performance, a satisfied customer. It definitely exceeded my expectations.