Blowers & Heaters for Confined Spaces

April 29, 2019

Ventilating confined spaces is essential for providing safe air to breathe for entrants in a confined space. In typical confined space applications, blowers are used to blow in fresh air from outside of the confined space, pushing hazardous air out. Confined space blowers are designed for the application by having high static pressure, so that air can effectively been ventilated with long duct hoses.
For blowers, Pelsue has certified air flow numbers in CFM for free air (no impedance), one 90 degree bend, and two 90 degree bends. These numbers are helpful for determining how long you’ll need to let the space ventilate before it is safe for entry. NOTE: Spaces may still not be safe for entry, and NFPA & ANSI Guidelines both call for air monitoring before an entrant enters the space, and during the time the entrant is inside of the confined space. Pelsue manufacturers many different blowers to meet the needs of nearly all confined space applications.
Confined space heaters are used to help provide better working conditions for entrants. Because confined spaces lack adequate air flow, Pelsue confined space heaters are operated outside of the confined space so hazardous gasses aren’t introduced into the space. Pelsue manufactures an All-In-One Heater & Blower, as well as a heater attachment to our popular 1325D blower. More on those below.
Blowers:
Axial Blowers:

Model | 1325D | 1400D |
Power | Electric - 1/3 HP, 120 VAC, 3 amps | Electric - 1/4 HP, 12 VAC, 15 amps |
Certifications | CSA, CEESI | CEESI |
Dimensions | 14.5" L x 13" W x 14.5 H | 14.5" L x 13" W x 14.5" H |
Weight | 19.5 lbs. | 16.5 lbs. |
Free Air (Certified) | 1,004 cfm | 922 cfm |
with one 90° bend | 586 cfm | 541 cfm |
with two 90° bends | 555 cfm | 518 cfm |
Housing | Formed steel | Formed steel |
Static Pressure | 2.05" W.C. | 1.46" W.C. |
Model | 1325D | 1400D |
Power | Electric - 1/3 HP, 120 VAC, 3 amps | Electric - 1/4 HP, 12 VAC, 15 amps |
Certifications | CSA, CEESI | CEESI |
Dimensions | 14.5" L x 13" W x 14.5 H | 14.5" L x 13" W x 14.5" H |
Weight | 19.5 lbs. | 16.5 lbs. |
Free Air (Certified) | 1,004 cfm | 922 cfm |
with one 90° bend | 586 cfm | 541 cfm |
with two 90° bends | 555 cfm | 518 cfm |
Housing | Formed steel | Formed steel |
Static Pressure | 2.05" W.C. | 1.46" W.C. |
Pelsue Axial Blowers are the most popular blowers Pelsue sells. They’re available in 1/3 HP VAC or 1/4 HP VDC with either a highly durable Thermoplastic Body or Steel Body. They can be purchased with, or without included duct hoses and canisters.
Centrifugal Blowers:

Model | 1000 |
Power | Electric - 1/3 HP, 1725 RPM, 60 Hz, 120 VAC, 6.2 amps |
Certifications | CSA, CEESI |
Dimensions | 14.63" W x 15.25" L x 15" H |
Weight | 35 lbs. |
Free Air (Certified) | 1068 cfm |
w/ one 90° bend | 924 cfm |
w/ two 90° bends | 807 cfm |
Housing | Formed steel |
Static Pressure | 2.27" W.C. |
Model | 1240 (Low) | 1240 (High) |
Power | Electric - 1/3 HP, 1140 RPM, 60Hz, 120 VAC, 7 amps | Electric - 1 HP, 1725 RPM, 60 Hz, 120 VAC, 12 amps |
Certifications | CSA, CEESI | CSA, CEESI |
Dimensions | 18.5" L x 18.5" W x 17.5" H | 18.5" L x 18.5" W x 17.5" H |
Weight | 54 lbs. | 54 lbs. |
Free Air (Certified) | 790 cfm | 1193 cfm |
w/ one 90° bend | 526 cfm | 810 cfm |
w/ two 90° bends | 506 cfm | 805 cfm |
Housing | Formed steel | Formed steel |
Static Pressure | 0.82" W.C. | 1.93" W.C. |
Model | 1450 - Briggs & Stratton |
Power | Gasoline - 3.5 HP, 3600 RPM |
Certifications | CEESI |
Dimensions | 15.25" W x 18.5" L x 16" H |
Weight | 55 lbs. |
Free Air (Certified) | 1526 cfm |
with one 90° bend | 1360 cfm |
with two 90° bends | 1255 cfm |
Housing | Formed steel |
Static Pressure | 5.71" W.C. |
Centrifugal Blowers are designed for confined space applications where higher CFM’s are needed. Pelsue offers an electric 1-speed blower, an electric 2-speed blower, gasoline powered blowers, and an explosion resistant blower.
Heaters:

Model | 1690D |
Power | 120 VAC, 1 amp |
Certifications | CSA, CEESI |
Dimensions | 13.5" W x 18.5" L x 15.25" H |
Weight | 30 lbs. |
Certified Air Flow | (Coupled with 1325D) |
Free Air | 639 cfm |
with one 90° bend | 532 cfm |
with two 90° bends | 498 cfm |
BTUs | 70,000 |
Propane Usage | 2.25 lbs./hr |
Included | LPG 10' hose |
Model | 1590 |
Power | 120 VAC, 4 amps |
Certifications | CSA, CEESI |
Dimensions | 14.5" W x 27" L x 14" H |
Weight | 47 lbs. |
Free Air (certified) | 424 cfm |
with one 90° bend | 380 cfm |
with two 90° bends | 366 cfm |
BTUs | 45,000 |
Propane Usage | 1.5 lbs./hr. |
Included | LPG 10' hose |
Pelsue confined space heaters are perfect when you need to heat a confined space, namely to make the space more comfortable to work in for entrants. Pelsue offers the 1690D, which is a heater attachment for the 1325D blower. Additionally, Pelsue offers an All-in-One heater and blower (1590). Both heaters use propane and run off of AC power. The 1590 puts out 45,000 BTUs while the 1690D puts out 70,000 BTUS.
Disclaimer:
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