Just did the leaf blower drying method.
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I also use the Master Blaster. Previously used an electric leaf blower but was concerned of the potential risk of blowing any grit or debris sucked in by the blower and propelled at my paint. There is the possibility pieces of the impeller may break off as well. Seems like these kinds of things happen to me.
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Does anybody worry about using an electric blower and a shock hazard?
It seems like just after washing it you would be dragging an electric cord into the wet area. Granted that on a driveway there should not be big pools of water, but does anyone have a concern about that?
It seems like just after washing it you would be dragging an electric cord into the wet area. Granted that on a driveway there should not be big pools of water, but does anyone have a concern about that?
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Does anybody worry about using an electric blower and a shock hazard?
It seems like just after washing it you would be dragging an electric cord into the wet area. Granted that on a driveway there should not be big pools of water, but does anyone have a concern about that?
It seems like just after washing it you would be dragging an electric cord into the wet area. Granted that on a driveway there should not be big pools of water, but does anyone have a concern about that?
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Does anybody worry about using an electric blower and a shock hazard?
It seems like just after washing it you would be dragging an electric cord into the wet area. Granted that on a driveway there should not be big pools of water, but does anyone have a concern about that?
It seems like just after washing it you would be dragging an electric cord into the wet area. Granted that on a driveway there should not be big pools of water, but does anyone have a concern about that?
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I use my Ryobi 40 volt leaf blower for everything other than leaves. Blow out the gutters, the inside of my truck, the garage, etc. and always on the cars. Gets the water out of the nooks and crannies. I volunteered to dust the house. I was just going to duck tape all the knick-knacks down and have at it. The cordless blower is SO handy. I can just throw it in the car, and take it to the car wash.
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Does anybody worry about using an electric blower and a shock hazard?
It seems like just after washing it you would be dragging an electric cord into the wet area. Granted that on a driveway there should not be big pools of water, but does anyone have a concern about that?
It seems like just after washing it you would be dragging an electric cord into the wet area. Granted that on a driveway there should not be big pools of water, but does anyone have a concern about that?
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Been using leaf blowers for last several years after a large Adams clinic I went to. My gas blower **** the bed and I have a new 40V blower that is quieter and has surprised me how long it lasts on battery. Once you got a sealant or wax blow drying speeds it up dramatically
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It's been mentioned a couple of times that gas leaf blowers exhaust in the same direction as their air output, and since they are usually 2-cycle engines, there is a possibility of oil droplets being deposited on the finish. What's your experience with this, guys?