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Old 09-10-11, 05:51 AM   #16
hamsterpower
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Originally Posted by S-F View Post
I was at Lowes the other day and saw their cellulose machine sitting out and I don't have the slightest bit of faith that it would be able to achieve a dense pack that wouldn't settle or wouldn't leave big holes. I think that calling rental centers to find a Force 1 or 2 would be what you'd have to do.
The key was setting the adjustable plate at the output to 25% open. This way the full volume of the blower air was pushing a small volume of cellulose. I am confident that it is packed enough to never sag. Maybe not up to dense pack standards, but it won't sag. That was my goal.
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