{"title":"Insulation Blowing Machines","description":"\u003ch2\u003eInsulation Blowing Machines for Attics and Wall Cavities\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much insulation does the IB2013 move per hour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikro rates the IB2013 at 1,350 lbs\/hr on cellulose and 400 lbs\/hr on fiberglass, fed from an 8 cu.ft hopper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth figures are weight per hour, so the higher cellulose number is not more coverage per hour: cellulose weighs more per cubic foot than loose-fill fiberglass. Nikro lists a 1 HP totally enclosed fan cooled drive motor, an agitator and shredder system, a two-stage 10.5 amp blower, and hose at 2.5\" diameter up to 200 feet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does it need for power, and how big is it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNikro specs the IB2013 as dual input at 15 amp\/115V, so confirm which circuits the house actually has before the truck is unpacked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe machine weighs 145 lbs and measures 20\"W x 28\"D x 52\"H. Construction is welded steel with a powder-coated finish, with hopper guards, a recessed control panel and what Nikro describes as limited moving parts. Warranty is 1 year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMachine only, or the hose package?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IBPKG1 is the IB2013 supplied together with a hose kit, so the fittings arrive with the machine rather than on a separate parts order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit is two 50' lengths of 2.5\" hose for 100 feet total, two 2.5\" couplers, a 2.5\"-to-2\" reducer, a 2\"-to-1.5\" reducer, nine hose clamps, a 2\" x 3' hose and a 1.5\" x 10' wall tube. Buying the IB2013 on its own makes sense when you already run 2.5\" hose and the matching fittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat about the insulation already in the attic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlowing over an existing attic floor can disturb the material already there, so identify what is up there first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVermiculite is one material to identify before anything is disturbed. EPA advises treating vermiculite attic insulation as though it contains asbestos and leaving it alone, because a large share of the vermiculite sold in the US came from a mine with asbestos contamination and distribution continued into 1990. Age alone does not rule it out, and other asbestos-containing materials can also be present, so the job is identifying what is there rather than checking for one product. EPA's \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/asbestos\/protect-your-family-asbestos-contaminated-vermiculite-insulation\"\u003eProtect Your Family from Asbestos-Contaminated Vermiculite Insulation\u003c\/a\u003e covers what to do on finding it, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.energystar.gov\/saveathome\/seal_insulate\"\u003eSeal and Insulate with ENERGY STAR\u003c\/a\u003e covers where insulation belongs in a house and how it works alongside air sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"nikro-ib2013","title":"NIKRO IB2013 Insulation Blowing Machine","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNIKRO IB2013 Insulation Blowing Machine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCellulose: 1350 lbs\/hr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFiberglass: 400 lbs\/hr.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModular component design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWelded steel construction with powder coated finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHopper guards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 HP Totally Enclosed Fan Cooled (TEFC) drive motor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgitator\/shredder system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecessed control panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited moving parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 145 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimenisions: 20\"W x 28\"D x 52\"H\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlower Size: 10.5 amp\/2-stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHopper capacity: 8 cu.ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower requirements: Dual input, 15 amp\/115V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHose: 2.5\" diamter up to 200 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 yr warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nikro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48649041772701,"sku":"IB2013","price":6267.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8112\/2717\/files\/ib2013-0.webp?v=1784415647"},{"product_id":"nikro-ibpkg1","title":"NIKRO IBPKG1 Insulation Blowing Package – Hose, Couplers, Reducers Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNIKRO IBPKG1 Insulation Blowing Package – Hose, Couplers, Reducers Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 - #IB2066 - 2 1\/2\" x 50' Insulation Blowing Hose (100' Total)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - #IB2013 - Insulation Blowing Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 - #IB2067 - 2 1\/2\" Insulation Blowing Coupler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - #IB2068 - 2 1\/2\" x 2\" Insulation Blowing Reducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - #IB2069 - 2\" x 1 1\/2\" Insulation Blowing Reducer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 - #IB2070 - Insultion Blowing Hose Clamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - #IB2071 - 2\" x 3' Insulation Blowing Hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 - #IB2072 - 1 1\/2\" x 10' Insulation Blowing Wall Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nikro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48649041838237,"sku":"IBPKG1","price":6840.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/8112\/2717\/files\/IBPKG1-00.webp?v=1784314686"},{"product_id":"nikro-ib2066","title":"NIKRO IB2066 2 1\/2\" X 50' Insulation Blowing Hose (100' Total)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eNIKRO IB2066 2 1\/2\" X 50' Insulation Blowing Hose (100' Total)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2 1\/2\" X 50' Insulation Blowing Hose (100' Total) is a component for daily restoration and duct-cleaning work. 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