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Impeller kit....question Original Message Oct 14, 2009 3:43 pm
Hey I am just throwing this out... Do you think the power used or stress on the system of a impeller kit is any worst than the stress or strain on the system of unthrown snow in an unmodified unit during use?
Seems to me stiring snow at those speeds (unejected snow in a unmodified unit) may drop efficiency/ power on its own...
Re: Impeller kit....question Reply #1 Oct 14, 2009 5:15 pm
Not certain of what your question is. If you're talking about the stresses on a modified machine being more than an un-modified machine, I don't think it would be any worse with a properly installed kit. As long as the force exerted on the impeller vanes is equal, there shouldn't any issues of imbalance. My feeling is that use of power developed by the engine would be maximized. If I were to install the kit, I'd want the rubber vanes to be very close to the impeller housing but not actually in contact with it. That would help reduce drag yet capture maximum amount of snow. That's just my opinion. Being that my Simplicity has very close impeller/housing tolerance as it is, I have no need for a kit right now. If it wears to the extent that the tolerance becomes too great for my liking, I'll look at making my own kit.
Re: Impeller kit....question Reply #3 Oct 14, 2009 6:29 pm
friiy wrote:
I am wonder how much hp is lost swirling snow that does not leave the houseing of the impeller... <BR><BR>Friiy
I'd say h.p. loss is minimal. Effective USE of horsepower might be compromized. However, that would depend on how sloppy the tolerance is between the impeller and housing.
