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Marley Engineered Products - Power Cat Portable Blower

The Power Cat is a portable blower that provides ventilation for tight working spaces

$239.00 (As of 1/1/2003)

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Editor's Review: Ventilation for Tight Working Spaces

by John Michael Davis review date: January 1, 2003

Recently, I bought a Power Cat portable blower. After 25 years of musty crawlspaces and ovenlike attics, I'd had enough. The final straw came when I landed a project that required a fair amount of time working in the attic--where the temperatures would be well over 100 degrees.

A key reason for buying the Power Cat is that it has optional 6-in. dia. ducts that can be attached to either the intake or exhaust ports. On this job, I used the Power Cat mainly for drawing fresh, cooler air into the attic from the gable vent, but I also reversed it to exhaust dust and fumes. Moving the duct around in the attic was much easier than moving the unit. The 10-ft. long sections of duct feature quick-release attachment and can be extended with additional 10-ft. sections.

The Power Cat is well made and has an all-metal housing with a nice wood-faced handle for picking up this small 20-lb. unit. Its two-speed output--300 and 359 cubic feet per minute--is no cyclone, but it's enough for my needs.

Although the model tested has been discontinued, two other models are available.

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Manufacturer	Marley Engineered Products
Manufacturer's Web Site	www.leadingedgeinc.com
Manufacturer's Phone Number	843-479-4006
Weight	20 lb.
Dimensions	N/A
Speed	300 and 359 cubic feet per minute
Special Features	Pivoting halogen light, 120v outlet (with a 12-amp circuit breaker)

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