Buying a used blow-in insulation machine - Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum

jechow · 05-15-2009, 08:39 AM

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?

Thanks

JonM · 05-15-2009, 08:58 AM

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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jechow · 05-18-2009, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by JonM

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?

tommytwo · 05-19-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by jechow

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?

**joasis** · 05-19-2009, 04:13 AM

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.

parts · 05-20-2009, 07:57 PM

Machines without an airlock can't blow fiberglass. In them the cellulose goes through the blower and fiberglass can't.

balacbe11 · 10-03-2009, 08:41 AM

No you should not use that.