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rhizomatic · 07-20-12, 04:09 PM

Does anyone know if the intec force 1 blower is good enough for dense packing cellulose. The specs page indicates 3.0lbs psi, which I have read on here is too little pressure for true dense pack. FORCE/1 - Intec I'm not looking to buy, just to learn enough to rent intelligently. Here is a site that claims psi >= 2.9 is sufficient for 3.5lbs dense pack: http://www.inteccorp.com/site/files/...w_20120420.pdf

The Big Box stores are hopeless on this point. Lowe's and Home Depot do not have adequate equipment. But my thanks to a guy at Lowe's in Anaheim who helped me ID construction equipment rental specialists when I asked about them. I have two leads.

Is 3.0lbs psi insufficient?

BTW, I have three estimates for a 2.5 or 3.0 ton ASHP install, but I want to move on insulation a little more first. I'm told I'll get better rebates with more insulation installed.

07-20-12, 04:09 PM	#9
rhizomatic Helper EcoRenovator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southern California beach town Posts: 45 Thanks: 22 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Choosing blower for dense pack cellulose Does anyone know if the intec force 1 blower is good enough for dense packing cellulose. The specs page indicates 3.0lbs psi, which I have read on here is too little pressure for true dense pack. FORCE/1 - Intec I'm not looking to buy, just to learn enough to rent intelligently. Here is a site that claims psi >= 2.9 is sufficient for 3.5lbs dense pack: http://www.inteccorp.com/site/files/...w_20120420.pdf The Big Box stores are hopeless on this point. Lowe's and Home Depot do not have adequate equipment. But my thanks to a guy at Lowe's in Anaheim who helped me ID construction equipment rental specialists when I asked about them. I have two leads. Is 3.0lbs psi insufficient? BTW, I have three estimates for a 2.5 or 3.0 ton ASHP install, but I want to move on insulation a little more first. I'm told I'll get better rebates with more insulation installed. Last edited by rhizomatic; 07-20-12 at 04:48 PM..