end result: I reached out to PDL blowers out of Gainesville, Georgia. They were kind enough to instruct me the proper way to remove surface rust from the lobes.
It was VERY simple.
A few hours of scrubbing work dry Scotch Brite pads (no oil or chemicals needed for cleaning)
and the lobes...
Update on using evapo-rust. Letting the soaked paper towels sit on the effected areas using magnets for six hours. I am still looking to further clean the Blower. Any and all suggestions welcome. Thank you in advance.
@Compositepro thank you! Yes the shaft does rotate freely by hand. What kind of oil would you recommend for rust removal?
It’s going to be hard to run the unit without it being connected to a power source. Turning it by hand is a chore.
Because of accessibly, I am currently soaking the lobes in...
I have a question regarding PD blower. Maybe someone can advise. I have a roots PD blower (616 dvj) I purchased new. The unit sat for a good year or so - covered with a tarp and now im needing to clean it up (Without taking it apart) any experience with this process. quickest methods that won’t...
