UNDERSTANDING POSITIVE PRESSURE VENTILATION IN BUILDINGS AND HOW PPV FANS WORK

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BlowHard
Squirt

While the Squirt sports an ultra-small footprint, it also excels in performance. This is accomplished through our BlowHard Design Trifecta: High-Flow Jet Technology, Ergo- Fold, and Opti-Max: three important technologies and designs that give a BlowHard fan big performance in a small package (Check out our Technologies page). The Smart-Tec high-capacity battery provides ample energy storage for both high power output and extended run time, while the High-Flow Expansion Jet allows Squirt to perform as if it is much larger than it actually is. The Smart-Tec Control System displays remaining battery run time as well as Thrust and CFM levels dynamically as it’s adjusted.

Specifications

  • Max Cfm: 11,200 AMCA equivalent (19,028 m3/h)
  • Open Air Flow: 23,464 CFM (39,866 m3/h)
  • Runtime: 55+ minutes at 11,200 CFM (19,028 m3/h), 6+ hours at 6,000 CFM (10,194 m3/h)
  • Ingress Protection: IP-67
  • Sound: 82 dB @ 10 ft (3m), 88dB @ 40in (1m)
  • Tilt: Ergo Fold 0 – 180 degrees
  • Lighting: On/Off Path Lighting LED
  • Warranty: 2- year Full Warranty, plus 3-5 Year Sliding Warranty

Measurements

  • Blade Size: 17” (432mm)
  • Size: 17.75”x18.1”x10.5” (451mm x 460mm x 267mm)
  • Weight: 38 lbs (17.7kg)

Battery & Operation

  • Battery: Li-Ion
  • Charge Time: 0%-90% in 2 hours
  • Complete Charge Time: Complete charge time-3 hours. No Memory
  • Battery Cycle Life: Up to 1000 full discharges
  • Dual-powered: Run on battery or AC, seamless automatic switching
  • Battery Capacity Indicator: Yes: Dynamic. Displays CFM, Thrust, Battery Level, Remaining Battery Runtime
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Quickee

Giving Quickee a true 180 degrees of operation with Ergo-Fold and introducing an expansion jet with High-Flow Jet Technology, it slams out 11,400 CFM and 7.4 lbs of Thrust making it one of the most efficient and effective units on the market!

The Quickee offers adjustable speed, adjustable path lighting, an operator interface that displays the remaining battery level, as well as a seamless switch back and forth from a/c power to battery. The Ergo-Fold design reduces storage requirements while the integrated battery with a built-in maintenance and charging system does all the work for you, keeping usage simple and the truck clean and tidy, free of excessive chargers.

Specifications

  • Max Cfm: 11,400 AMCA equivalent  (19,369 m3/h)
  • Open Air Flow: 24,000 CFM  (40,820 m3/h)
  • Runtime: 40 + minutes at 11,400 CFM (19,369 m3/h). 4+ hours at 6,500 CFM (11,05 m3/h)
  • Ingress Protection: IP-67
  • Sound: 87 dB @ 10 ft (3m)
  • Tilt: Ergo-Fold 0 – 180 degrees
  • Lighting: Adjustable Angle Path Lighting LED
  • Warranty: 2- year Full Warranty, plus 3-5 Year Sliding Warranty

Measurements

  • Blade Size: 20” (508mm)
  • Size: 21”x21”x10 ¼”  (534mm x 534mm x 260mm)
  • Weight: 46 lbs (21kg)

Battery & Operation

  • Battery: Li-Ion
  • Charge Time: 0% – 90% in 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Complete Charge Time: Complete charge time 3 hours. No memory
  • Battery Cycle Life: Up to 500 full discharges, industry standard
  • Dual-powered: Run on battery or ac, seamless automatic switching
  • Battery Capacity Indicator: Yes. Displays Battery Level Indicator
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Commando

Not only is the shroud and blade size scaled up for a huge airstream with Commando, but the battery power as well, providing maximum energy in the airstream for ultra performance. Commando is also equipped with dual-power switching technology between battery and A/C and unlike all other companies in the industry, BlowHard fans hold the same power and performance on both options. The Ergo-Fold design reduces storage requirements while the integrated battery with a built-in maintenance and charging system does all the work for you, keeping usage simple and the truck clean and tidy, free of excessive chargers.

Specifications

  • Max Cfm: 16,300 AMCA equivalent  (27,694 m3/h)
  • Open Air Flow: 34,000 CFM  (57,600 m3/h)
  • Runtime: 45+ minutes at 16,300 CFM (27,694 m3/h), 4 hours at 9,000 CFM (15,290 m3/h), 6 hours at 8,000 CFM (13,590 m3/h)
  • Ingress Protection: IP-67
  • Sound: 91 dB @ 10 ft (3m)
  • Tilt: Ergo-Fold 0 – 180 degrees
  • Lighting: Adjustable Angle Path Lighting LED
  • Warranty: 2- year Full Warranty, plus 3-5 Year Sliding Warranty

Measurements

  • Blade Size: 24” (610mm)
  • Size: 25 ¼” x 25 ¼” x 10 ½” (642mm x 642mm x 261mm)
  • Weight: 62 lbs (28 kg)

Battery & Operation

  • Battery: Li-Ion
  • Charge Time: 0% – 90% in 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Complete Charge Time: Complete charge time-3 hours. No Memory
  • Battery Cycle Life: Up to 500 full discharges, industry standard
  • Dual-powered: Run on battery or ac, seamless automatic switching
  • Battery Capacity Indicator: Yes. Displays Battery Level Indicator
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Squirt
Quickee
Commando
Specifications
Max Cfm11,200 AMCA equivalent (19,028 m3/h)11,400 AMCA equivalent  (19,369 m3/h)16,300 AMCA equivalent  (27,694 m3/h)
Open Air Flow23,464 CFM (39,866 m3/h)24,000 CFM  (40,820 m3/h)34,000 CFM  (57,600 m3/h)
Runtime55+ minutes at 11,200 CFM (19,028 m3/h), 6+ hours at 6,000 CFM (10,194 m3/h)40 + minutes at 11,400 CFM (19,369 m3/h). 4+ hours at 6,500 CFM (11,05 m3/h)45+ minutes at 16,300 CFM (27,694 m3/h), 4 hours at 9,000 CFM (15,290 m3/h), 6 hours at 8,000 CFM (13,590 m3/h)
Ingress ProtectionIP-67IP-67IP-67
Sound82 dB @ 10 ft (3m), 88dB @ 40in (1m)87 dB @ 10 ft (3m)91 dB @ 10 ft (3m)
TiltErgo Fold 0 – 180 degreesErgo-Fold 0 – 180 degreesErgo-Fold 0 – 180 degrees
LightingOn/Off Path Lighting LEDAdjustable Angle Path Lighting LEDAdjustable Angle Path Lighting LED
Warranty2- year Full Warranty, plus 3-5 Year Sliding Warranty2- year Full Warranty, plus 3-5 Year Sliding Warranty2- year Full Warranty, plus 3-5 Year Sliding Warranty
Measurements
Blade Size17” (432mm)20” (508mm)24” (610mm)
Size17.75”x18.1”x10.5” (451mm x 460mm x 267mm)21”x21”x10 ¼”  (534mm x 534mm x 260mm)25 ¼” x 25 ¼” x 10 ½” (642mm x 642mm x 261mm)
Weight38 lbs (17.7kg)46 lbs (21kg)62 lbs (28 kg)
Battery & Operation
BatteryLi-IonLi-IonLi-Ion
Charge Time0%-90% in 2 hours0% – 90% in 1 hour 45 minutes0% – 90% in 1 hour 45 minutes
Complete Charge TimeComplete charge time-3 hours. No MemoryComplete charge time 3 hours. No memoryComplete charge time-3 hours. No Memory
Battery Cycle LifeUp to 1000 full dischargesUp to 500 full discharges, industry standardUp to 500 full discharges, industry standard
Dual-poweredRun on battery or AC, seamless automatic switchingRun on battery or ac, seamless automatic switchingRun on battery or ac, seamless automatic switching
Battery Capacity IndicatorYes: Dynamic. Displays CFM, Thrust, Battery Level, Remaining Battery RuntimeYes. Displays Battery Level IndicatorYes. Displays Battery Level Indicator
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