Exhaust System Keeps Shop Air Clean

Exhaust System Keeps Shop Air Clean FARM SHOP Maintenance The shop exhaust system sold by Central Pointe Inc normally goes to implement repair shops truck shops and other commercial operations That’s changing according to Mike Passkewitz Central Pointe “We are selling more systems to farmers across the nation ” he says “Farm shops are getting nicer and farmers want to keep their walls clean and the air healthier ” The system is designed to be easy to install The hose reel and blower unit simply bolt to the wall or ceiling and vent to the outside The standard blower is powered by a single phase 2 hp motor and can be wired either 110 or 220V “It comes as a kit with hose reel mounting bracket bolts discharge pipe hood and damper ” says Passkewitz “Everything is there for just under $4 000 ” While some systems use a general ventilation fan to exhaust foul air off their ceiling along with their warm air the Central Pointe system uses a 2 hp pressure blower with high temperature hose to hook right to the stack Passkewitz explains that a pressure blower is needed to produce sufficient vacuum for suction across the 40-ft length of hose included in the kit A direct mount hose reel keeps the hose out of the way until it’s needed Less expensive hose drops are also available Other attachments include a variety of stack canes to fit over tractor and combine exhausts as well as a 20-ft extension hose “We’ve recently added a welding cabinet for farmers who want to exhaust welding smoke ” says Passkewitz “It’s a 2-ft square 10-in deep cabinet with a side draft grid to pull in the smoke It will go anywhere the hose can reach ” The welding cabinet is priced at $365 Other attachments run from $240 to just under $400 Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Central Pointe Inc 1317 E Bridge St Redwood Falls Minn 56283 ph 507 644-4040; toll free 866 574-4040; www whirlwindexex com

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