Blasto Dry question

[cherokee235]

I'm considering adding a Blasto Dry to my self serve bays. In looking at the specs, does the air knife have a trigger? That hose doesn't take off and start flying when you select it at the meter box does it?????

Thanks

 

[Eric H]

It does have a switch. Earlier models used a switch that you turn on at the dryer handle but would only switch off by turning the function switch to off or a different function. I think the newer models use a momentary contact switch.
You should call Mike Doyle at Blast-o-Dry.
http://www.car-dry.com/

 

[mike_d]

I'm considering adding a Blasto Dry to my self serve bays. In looking at the specs, does the air knife have a trigger? That hose doesn't take off and start flying when you select it at the meter box does it?????

Thanks

The Blasto-Dry uses a momentary contact switch, stainless steel, waterproof rated (IP-68) on the nozzle to start and stop the airflow just as Eric described. This circuit "resets" to off (no flow) condition if the user selects another service or time runs out - so the airflow is always "off" when customer selects (reselects) dryer function. They must press the nozzle switch to start the flow. Additionally, the nozzle holster is designed to safely retain the nozzle even under full air flow.

 

[washtubman]

I have a Blasto Dry. I disconnected the switch on the handle and now it comes on immediately when selected on the rotary switch. The reasons: 1. Customers were confused by the switch (even though there was a sign). 2. Now, when they are going from function to function, they will accidentally turn to dryer and wonder "whats that"?? Many said they didn't even know it was there before. My usage has increased since disabling the switch.

 

[MEP001]

Now, when they are going from function to function, they will accidentally turn to dryer and wonder "whats that"??

I used the same trick when I installed our SS tri-foam system - the foam brush hanger is in the middle of the wall and the customer has to walk past the tri-foam gun to get to the brush. They also see it spit foam when they go past it on the switch and wonder what it is and what it does. About 20% of them use it.

 

[LisaLyons]

I turned of the button switch too. I tested the hose, if you have it on the floor, it moves around but doesn't "fly around". It's safe. Great add on service that has been very beneficial to my bottom line.

 

[I.B. Washincars]

I have a different brand, but have done as the others have and eliminated the switch. When the customer would turn the rotary switch to "dry", the dryer didn't come on and they assumed it didn't work. I have given some thought to having just one motor start by the rotary switch and having the other two come on by the switch on the nozzle. I probably will never actually do that because it works just fine as is.