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Old 05-15-2009, 09:39 AM   #1
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Buying A Used Blow-in Insulation Machine

I have an opportunity to purchase a used blown-in CELLULOSE insulation machine. I would like to know if you can use this machine to install blown-in FIBERGLASS insulation?

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Old 05-15-2009, 09:58 AM   #2
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No...doesn't agitate and fluff up the fiberglass...it will just jamb up....They do make a small fiberglass machine...I haven't used it..

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No...doesn't agitate and fluff up the fiberglass...it will just jamb up....They do make a small fiberglass machine...I haven't used it..

Does everyone else agree with JonM opinion?
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Does everyone else agree with JonM opinion?
No. Some machines are all-fiber, can blow cellulose, fiberglass, or rockwool. Some can be modified to blow what ever you want. What kind of machine is it? Did you try calling the manufacturer?
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My son's machine will handle fiberglass, cellulose, and rockwool.

My question is this: Why would you want to blow fiberglass? Cellulose has it beat hands down.
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Machines without an airlock can't blow fiberglass. In them the cellulose goes through the blower and fiberglass can't.
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