Description
TEC Minneapolis Blower Door™ System without Gauge
This system does not include the DG-1000 pressure & flow gauge that is required to complete testing
The Minneapolis Blower Door™ has long been recognized as the best designed and supported building airtightness testing system in the world. Combined with specialized accessories and testing procedures developed by The Energy Conservatory, the Minneapolis Blower Door™ is the system of choice for utility DSM programs, energy raters, HVAC contractors and weatherization professionals.
Minneapolis Blower Door™ System Features
- Includes everything required for fully automated testing, minus the gauge
- Durable injection molded fan housing with a 5 year TEC repair warranty
- Adjustable aluminum frame allows for quick and easy set-up
- Versatile accessory case features padded pockets for laptops and files
- Provides accurate flow measurements from 300 to 6,300 CFM with included flow rings and down to 11 CFM with additional flow rings sold separately
Specs
| Fan Specs | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Flow | 6,300 CFM at free air (2,973 l/s, 10,700 m3/h) 5,350 CFM at 50 Pa (2,524 l/s, 9,090 m3/h) 4,900 CFM at 75 Pa (2,360 l/s, 8.495 m3/h) |
| Minimum Flow | 300 CFM with Ring B (141 l/s, 510 m3/h) 85 CFM with Ring C (40 l/s, 144m3/h) 30 CFM with Ring D (14 l/s, 51 m3/h) 11 CFM with Ring E (5 l/s, 18 m3/h) |
| Dimensions | 20 in. (50 cm) inlet diameter, 10.25 in (26 cm) length |
| Weight | 33 lbs. (15 kg) with Flow Rings A & B |
| Flow Accuracy | +/- 3% with DG-700 or DG-1000, Rings D & E +/- 4% or 1 CFM |
| Calibration | Meets ASTM Standard E779, E1554, CGSB-149.10-M86, EN 13829, ATTMA Technical Standard 1, NFPA 2001, RESNET and USACE |
| Power | 3/4 hp motor (110V) |
| Frame Specs | |
| Frame Material | Extruded aluminum |
| Width | 28 in. to 40 in. (71 cm to 101 cm) |
| Height | 52 in. to 96 in. (132 cm to 244 cm) |
| Seal | EPDM flexible gasket |
| Panel Material | Nylon with built-in vinyl window |
Includes
- Minneapolis Blower Door™ kit includes:
- Model 3 fan
- Ring A
- Ring B
- No flow plate
- Aluminum frame carrying case contains:
- Two 96" vertical pieces
- Two 45" horizontal pieces
- 45" crossbar with velcro strap
- Gauge hanger bar
- Blower door accessory case contains:
- Single fan nylon panel
- Fan speed controller
- 30' clear tubing
- Gauge board with clamp
- Overview booklet
- Wind Tee
Resources
TEC Minneapolis Blower
Door™ Overview
Software / App
Download the TEC Gauge App for your Android or iOS devices!
TEC Gauge is a free mobile app that provides wireless control and display of DG-1000, DG-700 and DG-500 Pressure and Flow Gauges. TEC Gauge's capture feature lets you store and share readings from your gauge.
This app connects to the gauge through a WiFi network (DG-700 and DG-500 gauges require a TEC WiFi Link).
Features Easy to use cruise control for the TEC Minneapolis Blower Door™ fan and Minneapolis Duct Blaster® fan. Baseline feature for airtightness evaluation. Displays airflow values for all TEC devices.
Capture feature allows for storage and sharing of readings from the TEC gauge. Captured readings can be labeled, sorted and sharing using file sharing apps on the mobile device. Capture readings can be shared in either text or xml formats.
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Download the measureQuick App for your Android or iOS devices