There are four main product categories to explore when you're looking for water damage restoration products. Browse our top picks using the links below:
- LGR Dehumidifiers
- Air Movers
- Moisture Meters
- Air Scrubbers
- Additional Water Damage Equipment
- All-Purpose & Crossover Products
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LGR Dehumidifiers
Dri-Eaz Revolution + 7000Xli LGR Dehumidifiers
The biggest weapon in your arsenal should be a low-grain refrigerant (LGR) dehumidifier. The Dri-Eaz Revolution and Dri-Eaz LGR 7000Xli offer the best moisture elimination, as well as convenient and practical solutions for every WDR contractor.
The Revolution is a compact dehumidifier that is half the size of a standard LGR dehumidifier. Nimble and small, this dehumidifier removes 80 pints of moisture under AHAM conditions (80 degrees F, 60 percent RH). Other features include:
- Operating Temperatures: Operating in temperatures between 33 – 100 degrees F, this LGR dehumidifier will still perform in unbearable conditions.
- Small Spaces: Where bigger dehumidifiers can’t fit, the Revolution can be placed in smaller spaces, including bathrooms, kitchens, under stairs, or crawlspaces.
- Rotomolded: The rotomolded housing can withstand the knocks and abuse on water restoration jobs while reducing nicks and scratches to corners, door frames, and walls.
While the Revolution is hard at work in a bathroom or kitchen, use the LGR 7000Xli for spacious rooms such as basements, living rooms, dens, or bedrooms.
The high-capacity, low-grain refrigerant (LGR) dehumidifier is easy to maneuver, but it easily removes up to 130 pints per day under AHAM conditions. Other desirable features include:
- Self-Monitoring: This dehumidifier will self-adjust fan speed and cycle, making for more efficient drying. Get real-time data for operating parameters that include fan speed, defrosting, and more.
- Auto Pump: Quickly remove condensate via the 25-foot condensate hose and internal auto pump.
- Filtration: An internal 3M filter protects internal parts from damage from dust and particles for sufficient operation.
Phoenix DryMAX LGR Dehumidifiers
There's a reason the DryMAX LGR dehumidifiers are popular with water damage restoration professionals. In addition to being compact and significantly easier to move around than most LGR dehumidifiers, you can use these models in extreme conditions.
The American-made models were designed for use in temperatures from 33 to 110 degrees F. Both models are also powerful and easily remove large amounts of moisture from your space without drawing too much power.
The stackable Phoenix DryMax LGR dehumidifier removes up to 80 pints of moisture per day, features a 33-foot drainage hose, and has a customizable digital display.
Consider the Phoenix DryMAX XL if you're looking for similar features but a few upgrades, like an internal condensate pump and Bluetooth connectivity.
Air Movers
Dri-Eaz Velo Air Movers
Not enough can be said for air movers. Axial and centrifugal fans provide WDR contractors with the optimal air flow they need for creating drier conditions, as well as moving humid air that is picked up by dehumidifiers.
New designs--rotomolded plastic exteriors--are more forgiving with bumps and scratches, and their lightweight, ergonomic designs are easy to carry up and down stairs, position quickly, and remove.
The Velo and Velo Plus feature a low-profile, high-velocity centrifugal fan that functions efficiently for contractors. Using 1.9 amps, this fan features:
- Daisy-Chain Connectivity: Connect up to 6 units using the onboard GFCI outlets for a combined airflow of 5,400 CFMs.
- Stackable: This low-profile fan can be stacked inside vehicles with space for additional stackable equipment.
- Operating Positions: Position the Velo for specific and difficult drying applications and angles. Horizontal, left, and right edges, vertical, and a kickstand option (for the Pro model only) offer easier solutions for drying ceilings, stairs, and baseboards with ease.
- Low Profile Centrifugal: Unlike other centrifugal fans, this fan features a low profile that evenly disperses air flat and across carpeting or other surfaces.
For additional drying, the Dri-Eaz Stealth AV3000 Air Mover features a 360-degree rotating steel rack for a wider variety of drying tasks—drywall, subflooring, hardwoods, baseboards, and more. Ideal for WDR, this axial air mover uses just 2.7 amps. This fan can also operate with negative air pressure, where IAQ is low and fresh air is needed.
XPower X-830 Air Mover
Designed to be a light, portable alternative to other heavy-duty fans, the X-Power X-830 is battle-tested for tough construction, water damage, and other environments. It meets all stringent safety standards and also features:
- Compact design for under sinks or in crawl spaces.
- Wide design for immediate cleaning of furniture, floors, or walls.
- Quiet, low-amp usage.
- Stackable and cord wrap for simple transport from job to job.
B-Air VPX34 Centrifugal Air Mover
Dry floors and walls quickly with this centrifugal air mover. An affordable rotomolded air mover, it works on hard floors, carpet, and walls. Its design pushes air directly onto the floor for the quickest drying possible.
Other features include:
- Four position angle options
- Rubber feet
- Up to 2,530CFM of air movement
- Onboard GFCI outlet
Moisture Meters
Dri-Eaz SurveyMaster
Water and moisture can hide in the most unlikely of places. Every contractor should have diagnostic equipment and tools that help measure moisture, as well as mapping and locating moisture in a variety of surfaces. Moisture meters provide moisture search, location assistance, and surface dryness.
Find moisture even in the most difficult spots with the Dri-Eaz Protimeter SurveyMaster Moisture Meter. Determine how much moisture is present inside various surfaces, such as sheetrock and wood. Features include:
- Search Mode: Determine where moisture is hiding and orchestrate a drying strategy with the Search mode.
- Reference Mode: Program elevated, normal, or low moisture levels for determining surface dryness and pre-loss condition.
- Optional Auxiliary Moisture Probes: For hard-to-reach areas, use the adaptable auxiliary plug-in for probes that allow you to reach further into tight areas, such as toe-kick openings or ductwork.
Air Scrubbers
Dri-Eaz DefendAir HEPA 700
Before you begin any work, impress customers with instant, refreshing air with the Dri-Eaz DefendAir HEPA 700 Air Scrubber.
Multifunctional and durable, this air scrubber can cleanse indoor air of pollutants and particulates, as well as act as a negative air machine. Other features include:
- Daisy-Chain Connectivity: Connect up to three air scrubbers for quickly wiping out noxious odors and more.
- Filtration: Get even more filtration with multiple filtration options, with the addition of the pre-filter and HEPA filter.
- Variable Speed Control: Adjust for the required airflow with the variable speed control dial.
XPOWR X-3400A Professional 3-Stage HEPA Air Scrubber
This high-powered air scrubber features variable speeds and creates negative air pressure, which helps to avoid cross-contamination. They are lightweight and stackable, as well as daisy-chainable when multiple units are needed for the project.
Three-stage filtration includes a mesh pre-filter, a large particle filter, and a True HEPA filter. It can stand up to tough environments in water damage restoration projects.
Additional Equipment to Consider
Dri-Eaz Rover HVE High Volume Extractor
Remove additional water from carpeting with the ride-on rover. This joystick-operated, two-speed rover extracts water from 1,200 square feet of space and hooks to any truck-mounted or portable extractor.
Dri-Eaz HVE3000 Flood Pumper
Use in conjunction with the Rover HVE to remove upwards of 50 gallons of water from water-logged carpeting. Ideal for residential and commercial conditions, this portable extractor can be used as an additional pump to a truck-mounted pump.
All-Purpose/Crossover Products
DrizAir 1200 Dehumidifier
Best for plumbers or carpet cleaning, the DrizAir 1200 dehumidifier operates the same as its LGR cousin, except this dehumidifier is preferable for all-purpose dehumidifying. The front air intake helps remove condensation from ambient air, cycling the defrost mode every six minutes.
Capable of working in extreme temperatures, the drain hose removes up to 15 gallons of excess moisture.
Dri-Eaz Vortex Axial Fan
Use on construction jobs, painting jobs, remodeling, and sanding jobs, the Vortex Axial fan quickly moves air upwards of 125 feet, even with ducting. The quick-moving air is perfect for drying paint or wainscoting, or use the fan to circulate air in hot, confined working areas.
The 12-inch axial fan is perfect for circulating air on commercial/janitorial jobs for drying bare or carpet flooring, as well as drying out cleaned furniture. Connect ductwork to use the negative air pressure to funnel out toxic fumes such as asbestos, paint fumes, or dust on remodeling projects. Use in conjunction with the Sto and Go Vortex Ducting.
The Bottom Line
If you're expanding your business to include water damage restoration, these are our most trusted products. To complete the job, you'll likely want to use variations of the products above to maximize your success efficiently.
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