Dryer

[mpot]

We have an old Texair 30 dryer that works hard every day but makes me nervous that one day it will just not heat up! So I have been researching new dryers. Our location limits us to electric.  I think the the new dryer will be an M&R Radicure. Any imput will be helpful. Pros and cons.
Thanks for the help,
Matt

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We have an old Texair 30 dryer that works hard every day but makes me nervous that one day it will just not heat up! So I have been researching new dryers. Our location limits us to electric.  I think the the new dryer will be an M&R Radicure. Any imput will be helpful. Pros and cons.
Thanks for the help,
Matt

I oversaw the plant that built the Tex-air. You will love the Radicure compared to the Tex-air. I guarantee it!

[jsheridan]

Our location limits us to electric. 

Do you have 460V available? draws fewer amps. I have a friend who has two Radi's. a little one and a really big one, both run on 460.

Have you considered propane?

[beanie357]

We had a big radicure. Excellent unit.
Changed to gas. Otherwise would still be on floor.
Fusion for small area, radicure for anything else if you do not run gas. We have had numerous brands.

[mpot]

We have 208, and no opportunity to use gas here, so I have to use electric.


Matt

[cbjamel]

Whats the main on the service hope 200amp. If not maybe propane?

Shane

[jsheridan]

We have 208, and no opportunity to use gas here, so I have to use electric.


Matt

you need 230 3 phase power. Someone correct me if I'm wrong but standard household 200 amp panel is not 3 phase compatible.

[cbjamel]

Not house panel will not be compatible but the Radicure D dryer comes in single phase.
Radicure D 36/6-3 - 208/230 V, 1 ph, 63/69 A,
Radicure D 36/6-4 - 208/230 V, 1 ph, 81/89 A

Then 3 phase models.
Shane

[jsheridan]

Radicure D 36/6-4 - 208/230 V, 1 ph, 81/89 A

80+ amps.. ouch is that going to be expensive.

Ask JBLUE how much his old electric dryer cost him per month, I want to say he was paying upwards of $1200 a month for power and that was being very cautious about when the dryer was on.

[mpot]

We are in a commercial building that has 208 3 phase power. 3 phase is three legs of power,  between any two legs  you will have 208, and between any leg and ground is 120 volts. Most all new motor assemblies cover the voltage range from 208/230. If you have a 230 only motor ( which is heat we currently have) on 208 power you have to add a "buck boost" transformer. I currently have that mounted on the wall.

We would easily be able to remove the buck boost and be at 208 /230 3 phase.

Also our rent is gross, so we don't pay for the electricity! I'm sure the landlord factors it in but we don't have a monthly bill.

Matt

[cbjamel]

Then you are good for even bigger, then if want.
Shane

[Screened Gear]

We are in a commercial building that has 208 3 phase power. 3 phase is three legs of power,  between any two legs  you will have 208, and between any leg and ground is 120 volts. Most all new motor assemblies cover the voltage range from 208/230. If you have a 230 only motor ( which is heat we currently have) on 208 power you have to add a "buck boost" transformer. I currently have that mounted on the wall.

We would easily be able to remove the buck boost and be at 208 /230 3 phase.

Also our rent is gross, so we don't pay for the electricity! I'm sure the landlord factors it in but we don't have a monthly bill.

Matt

Your electric is included? what are you paying for rent?

[Prosperi-Tees]

Yeah we may all move in with you! Lol

[mpot]

We have a real reasonable rent approx 2500 sf $ 1700 per month. But that includes everything less phone, but does include free internet!

[Prosperi-Tees]

Around here that size could be had for $800-$1000 but wouldn't be gross.