MetroVac Air Force Blaster B3-CD
#10 in Hose dryersFull review
A lighter one-motor MetroVac with a hose, for cars and motorcycles where a Master Blaster is more than you need.
Amazon $289$289
The MetroVac Air Force Blaster B3-CD rates 2.8 among hose dryers car dryer blowers; the MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1 rates 2.7 among corded handhelds ones. The MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1 costs $167.01 less ($121.99 vs $289).
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MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1
A small steel handheld for motorcycles, wheels and touch-ups between washes, for owners who keep an extension cord handy.
Amazon $121.99$121.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different type classes (hose dryers and corded handhelds), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | MetroVac Air Force Blaster B3-CD | MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1 |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2.8/5 | 2.7/5 |
| Motor power 25% | 56 1,200 W rated input | 41 950 W rated input |
| Air speed 15% | 49 29,250 ft/min (332 mph) | 19 18,000 ft/min (204 mph) |
| Airflow 15% | 0 airflow not published, scored as none | 0 airflow not published, scored as none |
| Value 15% | 30 $240.83 per kW ($289, 1,200 W) | 68 $128.41 per kW ($121.99, 950 W) |
| Features 20% | 50 filtered air, heated air | 50 filtered air, heated air |
| Warranty 10% | 20 1-year warranty | 20 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| MetroVac Air Force Blaster B3-CD | MetroVac Blaster SideKick SK-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Blower | ||
| Type | Hose dryer | Corded handheld |
| Motors | 1 | 1 |
| Rated input power | 1,200 W | 950 W |
| Peak horsepower | 4 HP | 1.3 HP |
| Current draw | 10 A | 8 A |
| Air speed | 29,250 ft/min | 18,000 ft/min |
| Drying | ||
| Heated air | Yes | Yes |
| Heat above ambient | 30 F | 30 F |
| Filtered air | Yes | Yes |
| Hose | 10 ft | - |
| Power cord | 12 ft | 1.2 ft |
| Wheels | No | - |
| Wall mount included | No | - |
| Build | ||
| Weight | 8 lb | 3 lb |
| Noise | 74 dB | - |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
| Motor warranty | 5 years | - |