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Tried using a standard propane torch versus a forced-air burner for drying out a sand mold core box. The difference was about 15 minutes versus 3.
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betty_sullivan3112d ago
That reminds me of trying to dry out firewood in a damp shed one winter... a couple space heaters just made the whole place feel clammy. Ended up renting one of those big industrial dehumidifiers and it pulled gallons of water out of the air in a day. Sometimes you just need way more power than seems reasonable.
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We had a similar thing happen with a stubborn paint job on a steel door. A regular heat gun took forever, just pushing moisture around. Borrowed a buddy's high-power infrared heater and it was bone dry in a quarter of the time. The right tool for the job really does make all the difference, even if it seems like overkill at first.
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