Many jobs require extreme heat – drying paint or removing adhesives, for example. The right hot air gun will make your work easier. But how do you find it? We will help you.
In our checklist, you’ll learn about many important buying criteria and find suitable products in our product recommendations.
- The higher the power of a hot air dryer, the hotter air the device can eject through the nozzle. The power is specified in watts. For battery hot air dryers, you will also find the specification of the battery voltage in volts.
- The power of most devices is between 1,500 and 2,500 watts. For DIY work, 1,500 to 2,000 watts are sufficient.
- In addition to the power, you should pay attention to the information on the air flow rate. A hot air dryer should be able to suck in at least 150 to 300 liters of air per minute. For most units, the airflow rate is 500 L per minute.
- Hot air dryers can reach temperatures of up to 600 degrees. So you can dry, heat or weld workpieces with these devices.
- The temperature range of the device should correspond to its area of application. For drying paint you need about 100 degrees and for removing adhesives about 300 degrees. 400 degrees is sufficient for most DIY jobs.
- The temperature can be regulated. Conventional hot air dryers have 2 levels, while professional models have displays for accurate temperature monitoring.
- The quality and features of a hot air dryer are important so you can work safely. The GS seal serves as a mark of tested quality.
- A hot air dryer should have an overheating protection.
- A D-handle additionally protects your fingers with a protective bar while working.
- When it comes to handling, the size and weight of the hot air dryer play an important role. Many models weigh less than 1 kg.
- While corded devices provide you with constant power even during long use, battery-powered devices are more mobile and can be used regardless of location.
- An ergonomically shaped and rubberized handle makes handling the hot air dryer even easier.
- A memory function and a residual heat indicator facilitate the use of the hot air dryer.
- Various attachments such as spot or wide jet nozzles expand the possible uses of the hot air dryer.
- For safe use of the hot air dryer, you will need additional work gloves, safety goggles and other accessories.
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FAQ For Hot Air Dryers
The term “hair dryer” is somewhat misleading, because a hot air dryer is in no way suitable for people or animals. Rather, it is a tool designed to heat up certain surfaces, such as to remove old paint or thaw a door lock
A hot air dryer gets very hot, depending on the tool, it can reach about 50 to 600 degrees.
Temperatures between 50 and 600 degrees can be reached with a hot air dryer.
There is no general answer to this question, but you will certainly find what you are looking for in our product recommendations
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