Opinions on these dryers

[Prosperi-Tees]

Yeah I will be loading/unloading myself so I figure 250-300 an hour. I would like the dryer to be more than capable and be able to handle it when I do hire people and be able to double production with a loader and unloader. Thats what I like about the vastex is the add-on capability when I move from this shop in 2 years.

[Evo]

Yeah I will be loading/unloading myself so I figure 250-300 an hour. I would like the dryer to be more than capable and be able to handle it when I do hire people and be able to double production with a loader and unloader. Thats what I like about the vastex is the add-on capability when I move from this shop in 2 years.

If I was to set up an auto shop with only 100A service, and no 3-phase, it would HAVE to have a gas line.

You are gonna sink so much $$ into your utility bills in 2 years that you could have bought a used gas dryer anyway.

[Prosperi-Tees]

I could just drag along with 150 an hour for a couple years before I move but that would be frustrating in itself

[screenxpress]

I thought lack of gas service is why you're looking at electric, right?

Not much you can do if you don't have the line.

[Prosperi-Tees]

Lack of gas service and limited to about 40 amps single phase only.

[screenxpress]

Thought I'd seen that.

On the 100 amps service.  I've only got what most would call 50 amp service - double 50A breaker providing 220 service.  On that feed, I have a Vastex 30A (220) Dryer, a 20A (110) Flash, 15A (110) A/C, 5 sets of double florescent tube lights and occasional use of the exposure unit.  I know it's a bit tight, but so far no problems.  So if you have a 100A (double breaker for 220 service), I doubt you have a lot to worry about.  Talk to an electrician and discuss things.  You might be surprised.   

[ebscreen]

I'll have a Lawson dryer on a truck heading up I5 late this week. Part of a deal, and I don't need the dryer. Hit me up if you're interested. It's a 36" belt and 8 or 10 feet long, can't remember.

[RICK STEFANICK]

those lawson dryers work excellent. you cant go wrong with the omega and the 36" probably pulls about the 40 amps..an its AMERICAN MADE. 

[screenxpress]

WHA?  Something AMERICAN MADE?  No Way!!  I'm thinking of ordering Rosetta Stone for Chinese.

[Screened Gear]

Get a gas dryer and run it on Liquid Propane. You just hook it up to a container no gas line needed. I was thinking about doing it here. Then I got a screaming deal on a Workhorse 52 inch belt dryer.

[Prosperi-Tees]

Get a gas dryer and run it on Liquid Propane. You just hook it up to a container no gas line needed. I was thinking about doing it here. Then I got a screaming deal on a Workhorse 52 inch belt dryer.

Like a bbq propane tank? Or something bigger? I would think the tank would have to be pretty substantial.

[Screened Gear]

I really am not sure. I never looked into it. You can use any size tank. You just have to have it filled more. I know in my area you can have a service come fill your tanks. I am sure some one on here will break it down BTU/hour to gallon of gas.

[mk162]

You need one of those big tanks, the ones that are the size of a car.  I have no idea what one of those would run nor do I know if you can lease them from a gas company.  I think you have to buy them.  I would recommend it, it's cheaper in the long haul to go gas.