Vented or NonVented Blow Gun

[austinlord13]

I'm thinking about grabbing a Snap-On or Blue Point blow gun tomorrow off the Snap-On truck, But what is the difference between a vented and a non-vented blow gun? Which one would be better to get?

 

[G1GRANDEUR]

Vented are for safety. Some jobs required to use vented blow gun because of OSHA Regulations.

 

[nate379]

The last vented one I had, I ended up taping over the vent part.

Don't waste your money with the Snap On ones. Had a few at work and they were no better quality than the ones in the $2.99 grab bin from Napa.

 

[srmofo]

Typhoon blow gun
last gun you'll ever buy....unless you pick up another one for the house like I did.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012SAXT2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

they also make different tips for them as well

 

[austinlord13]

I might just end up getting the Blue Point one. I use my Grandads at work, and it is great.

 

[DrkMtnDew]

i've always just used a standard non-vent mainly because i didn't know the other type exsisted and because they are cheaper. the cornwell truck that come by carries the Typhoon brand and he says people seem to like them okay.

 

[nate379]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B000BO6E1E/?tag=atomicindus08-20

That is the kind I use. They can be found at the dollar store sometimes or often in the grab bins at the parts stores. The Orings get junky after a while, but swapping in new ones fixes it.

 

[Hammer1963]

Typhoon blow gun
last gun you'll ever buy....unless you pick up another one for the house like I did.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012SAXT2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

they also make different tips for them as well

AGREED.......best blow gun I have ever used and it is OSHA approved. It's also warranted.

 

[Underdog]

I like this model Milton S-156. I know its for spraying liquids but use just for blowing (Not OSHA Approved). Leave the tube off and the open hole works like a venturi for even more air flow.

http://www.tooltopia.com/milton-s-156.aspx

 

[gReves]

This is the Blue Point I have and it works great. Not bad for 25 bucks IMO

 

[Danglerb]

This is the Blue Point I have and it works great. Not bad for 25 bucks IMO

I think I got two from HF for $1.99, one like that, and one with a 24" nose, haven't had a problem with either in 10 years or so.

 

[shampoop]

Typhoon blow gun
last gun you'll ever buy....unless you pick up another one for the house like I did.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012SAXT2/?tag=atomicindus08-20

they also make different tips for them as well

This one is amazing!

What kind you want depends on what you want to use it for. The typhoon is good for maximum power and flow. Tried one out once, still haven't got one yet.

This style is good for sealing a hole so you can blow it out.

http://www.tooltopia.com/amflo-201d.aspx



This style is good for blowing into small/tight areas

http://www.tooltopia.com/milton-s-166.aspx

while we're on the topic, has anyone tried one of these syphon style ones before?

http://www.tooltopia.com/milton-s-156.aspx

 

[tw33k2514]

I use the standard nonvented guns. they are cheap and reliable.

 

[williaty]

OK, google is in no way being helpful at figuring out what the difference between a vented and non-vented blow gun is. Whatsit?

 

[tw33k2514]

OK, google is in no way being helpful at figuring out what the difference between a vented and non-vented blow gun is. Whatsit?

a vented gun simply vents the pressure if there is an obstruction at the tip. basically it stops the idiots from ramming 120psi of shop air into their bloodstream.

 

[williaty]

Does it leak constantly, or is there some kind of a pop-off valve in it?