I'm looking at getting a gas dryer to go along with a new auto, hope to purchase them together. I am trying to weigh my options and would love input of those experienced on here. I'm looking at either the DiamondbackXL or the HorizonXL which is basically spec'd out just like the diamondbackXL. I do not have a huge production space so really need to fit in a gas dryer in the 16 to 18 foot range of total length and about 5 to 6 feet of total width. I am currently a 1 man shop, doing more and more discharge/waterbased prints. Now the question:
Mariah Dryer: said to be totally redesigned 2 years ago 38" belt, 8 ft. Heat, 280,000 BTU's seems to be spec'd comparable to the mini sprint while looking at the product info I was given.
Heatwave: 36" belt, 8.5 ft. Heat, 105,000 BTU's
Obviously price is a concern and I'm comparing these options as I can get into the Mariah for less than the Heatwave, but as any good consumer knows price isn't everything, and I want to know the real world curing differences I would expect between the 2 dryers, as well as the difference between a Heatwave and a Mini Sprint if I go the M&R route. I want to make great informed decisions through this process and don't want regrets, in terms of specing everything out to work now and prepare for future growth.
