Supco Port A Blaster Review TradeFox

Supco Port-A Blaster portable sprayer. Check out how I'm able to use this for so much more than just cleaning coils. The Port-A Blaster is also great for cleaning your atv, lawn mower, boat, anywhere you need water sprayer when water a faucet isn't available.
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[@Heracleetus]

I'm very glad i found this video and all the positive reviews in the comments. I just moved into a house with 7 mini splits and was blown away when i found out it's $400 per unit, on average, to service them. Then I looked into doing it myself but the two main pressure washers I came across were like $800.... This port-a-blaster looks sufficient for my needs. Don't need to be spending $500 more just for battery power. Thanks!

[@winstonwright3613]

Nice one Rick! I LOVE having reviews from people doing the same work I am, and with the same mindset I have. So I know I'm not gonna end up buying something and being disappointed. Thanks for going in-depth! Hope you had a good holiday with the fam!

[@Ted_E_Bear]

Great video Rick !

[@jonsaircond8520]

I love mine. I mainly use it for mini split service and works like a charm. Fits in the van easy and hasn't let me down in 2 years of very light use. Definitely got my money worth already and wouldn't think twice to buy another one

[@HVACRSurvival]

That's great to hear. I hope it holds up because its kicking but so far!

[@guyhulscher6857]

I bought the WORX pressure washer and a adapter to milwaukee battery. It actually works quite well. Its a cheap tool and the attachments are kinda neat. I really enjoy your cut to the chase videos, keep it up.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I have that worxs sprayer and it didn't last long. It won't prime already.

[@josephgraham1065]

I have 6 mini splits in my house and just ordered this to hopefully save time. Used to cost 750 twice a year.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Cool. I think there’s great

[@BOMAco856]

really been wanting the porta blaster, thanks alot for the review!

[@HVACRSurvival]

You'll like it. I do

[@anthonymarino3003]

Holy cow I need that! That’s the only thing I don’t like about my Milwaukee transfer is that it’s not made to put a hose nozzle on the outlet side. What it is amazing for is flushing condensate drains and removing water from full drain pans. I’m in FL so that’s an everyday event. I’ve envisioned a tool like this Supco you have and now it exists! Thanks Rick!

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks for sharing👍👍

[@ReliableHVACR]

Sweet video, was wondering how useful it really was...I appreciate that you bent it so we all would know 😂 for science right 🤘🏽

[@HVACRSurvival]

They sent me a new wand for it 🙂👍👍. You know how hard it normally is to get behind the evap coils inside walk in coolers. I used it today on a w.i.c EVAP and plugged condenser, it worked great and we're getting in the low 30's here so I hate getting out my garden hoses.

[@ReliableHVACR]

​@@HVACRSurvival oh yeah, de-icing is a pain but yeah seems super convenient having basically everything you need in that thing besides the water.

[@HVACRSurvival]

That's why I'm so excited for something that is so simple but was needed for those that won't spend hundreds of dollars.

[@bradsmith9293]

I have owned one for about 6 months. I love it. Portable. Light. Powerful. Well worth the $$ spent on it!

[@HVACRSurvival]

I love hearing that!

[@bradsmith9293]

I would like to add that you have some great ideas as well. The milwaukee power station for instance you use with the unit. I never would have thought it would have enough power to operate the unit. I will be doing the same with mine. As you well know, it's hard to find power in some of the areas we get into. Great gift idea for Christmas. My wife is always looking for ideas. I appreciate how diverse you are in your area. Have a great day and MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@dcgunman]

We have 2 port a blasters at work. We mostly use them on smaller split units or smaller RTU’s. We have over 10 RTU’s and over 25 MAU’s so I don’t use it on the bigger RTU’s. Instead of a bucket I use one OC those 5 gallon water bottles with the smaller head. Sometimes I’ll fill the water bottle with warm or hot water. I don’t use coil cleaners unless the fins and coils are extremely dirty. I wish someone would come out with a 70 or 90 degree stainless steel piece for those tough angles. Or at least a tip would be nice.

[@richardkirts4007]

I love this machine. I use it on everything.

[@HVACRSurvival]

Me too! It's been a true hidden gem. Anything close to it is stupid money

[@johnwalker890]

Good job Rick.

[@FlakySky6080]

awesome man. this video makes me comfortable to buy one, next week this baby will be mine

[@HVACRSurvival]

I've been very happy with it

[@RichGT350r]

Neat tool! Pressure looks good for the job! 👍

[@HVACRSurvival]

It's not a turbo jet but it gets the coil cleaner than what I figured it could. I'm happy with it.

[@mdharun366]

Amazing work

[@uxwbill]

The cabinet design is reminiscent of a refrigerant recovery machine. Does this drain itself completely of water, so it could be safely stored in a place where the temperature might go below freezing (such as one's van)?

[@HVACRSurvival]

Yep it does, (we're getting into the low 30s in Ohio already). What I've been doing is unhooking both hoses and running the pump for a couple seconds. While tipping it to the side.

[@mtucker3401]

I bought the Porta blaster last year and didn’t really use it too much. This year I have found a lot more uses for it and really have enjoyed it myself. I agree that there could be a couple different wand angles for when you are in tight spaces.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I cut the wand at the top and used a copper 3/8" 90 elbow, I had a swage it out a little bit and used high silver content to braze it. Probably could have used stay bright 8. Works great!

[@gregbowman3598]

Looks pretty nice Rick,be real handy👍

[@repetemyname842]

Nice little unit, Im in.

[@jamestoy426]

Looks nice thanks for the video i will look up the cost

[@KadirYildiran]

Great very useful Rick🖒🖒🖒

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks for still sticking around!

[@Justintime631]

That thing looks like it works well. I have the speedclean cj-125… I’ve had it for over 7 years I swear by it

[@HVACRSurvival]

I would like to have the speed clean but to much money for me.

[@mdmurad4299]

Nice work

[@harrydickson4575]

Very cool 👍👍👍

[@omorfaruk7343]

Nice program 👍

[@farukahmed7263]

Good work

[@lipokhan8665]

Great video

[@HVACRSurvival]

Thanks for checking it out 👍👍

[@md.shayadhossain3551]

Good idea

[@sherwinalvarez7365]

Hey Rick? Where is the video when you make the adjustments to wand. Im telling people about your setup but can't find that one. Only this on comes up when you use Porta Blaster in your search.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I thought I only talk about it on here but it could have been on a KZbin short.

[@ashik2940]

Good work...

[@ismilehossen7645]

Beautiful😍

[@bobbyz7736]

Wow, that ice machine was disgusting!. I'm waiting for mi machine to arrive today. It looks like a pretty good setup. Plan on using it on mini-split indoor head units.

[@HVACRSurvival]

They work really good

[@Georges3DPrinters]

Thank you for saying that about the Milwaukee pump although over on Ted's Channel he seems to have a good experience with it so far from the looks of things

[@Georges3DPrinters]

3:15 Frozen soapy secret used by instrument makers and is easy to handle, the mix on the other hand is a closely guarded secret. Also sand packed in a tube works, but very easy to split your tube and finding a rod the right size is a real pain in the neck. The soapy water deal slides and like turns to a sort of clay like slush. Then just rinse it out. I'd have to look it up again to tell you everything. I want to try to the silicone tubes they have for making bends in PC water cooling setups.

[@HVACRSurvival]

I love the pump but I'm not happy it leaks when I restrict the flow

[@sujonshahofficial2572]

Very nice

[@Eddy63]

That seems like a nice product and BTW a nice flashlight ,or as the English call it , Torch...🤣🤣🤣Good vid Sir 👍👍👍

[@HVACRSurvival]

That's one of my new Fenix lights. Join my Instagram and Facebook page, I post things about new tools like that

[@hvacboy5591]

Hey Rick I'm thinking about getting this tool, wondering if the metal nozzle will screw onto the handle without the extension, which will make it smaller for walk-in evaps??

[@HVACRSurvival]

Yes it does. I’m still using this without any problems

[@CharlesAnsman]

Are you still using this little pressure washer? How does it seem to be holding up? It seems to me that it’s a little bit too hard to follow and pressure to do mini split heads But small rooftop package units and walk-in coolers like you demonstrated, it seems to work well on

[@HVACRSurvival]

I'm truly impressed with it. I'm in winter right now so I'm not using it much but if I need to, it's ready👍👍

[@shailaaktherkeya4738]

amazing

[@fighkb]

Nice, for how long can you run your supco power wash with the Milwaukee power pack?

[@HVACRSurvival]

I haven't ran it from start to finish but more than enough to do anything you need to do in one setting. I would guesstimate probably 35 gallons or more of water and that's with a 5 amp hour battery.

[@mdforidulislam695]

Nice

[@sterlingarcher46]

Seems likeva nice piece of kit. Finally manufacturers start sending you some tools to review eh 🥳🥳🥳 By the way , @2:15 was that a new flashlight?

[@HVACRSurvival]

Yes!!! I just purchased that one, it's a right angle flashlight and a headlamp both. I'm a big Fenix flashlight guy. I'll be doing a review on a 5, 000 lumen flashlight here before long. That one there is 1,300 lumens. You're always so observant👍👍 you must be a good technician 🙂👍👍

[@sterlingarcher46]

@@HVACRSurvival I wish I was good mate 😕 I became a Fenix fan myself after you put me on to it 🤜🤛 Looking forward to the flashlight review, 5000 lumens wow !!

[@HVACRSurvival]

@@David-lf2ne they are probably made in the same factory. I only stick with Fenix because they are quality and affordable so I don't see a reason to switch.

[@realestateservicessaleshea99]

Thanks for the information. 🍺🍺🍺🥃🥃🎯🏌🏻‍♀️ Stay safe. Retired (werk'n)keyboard super tech. Wear your safety glasses!

[@johnasswailim5572]

Would the ryobi 80 watt inverter work well with the pressure washer?

[@HVACRSurvival]

It might be a little more than 80 watts. I forget exactly what the amperage was but I think it was higher than that but not more than 150 watts.

[@chainoflakesrefrigerationa2906]

Will the supco blaster fit in a 5 gallon bucket for storage?

[@HVACRSurvival]

Sort of but not all the way.

[@traciemcelroy6391]

can you attach the water hose to it as well?

[@HVACRSurvival]

They say you can.

[@karlschoen7297]

Sweet little tool didn't quite catch the name of it I wonder if you heated up the stainless steel tube prior to bending if that would help again great video

[@HVACRSurvival]

Port a blaster

[@karlschoen7297]

@@HVACRSurvival oops I guess I should listen better old age block

[@sharifhasan4915]

Nice video bro 😍😂😂😂😍

[@stephwaylonwells3218]

👍

[@sazzadrahaman3436]

Good

[@emonshariyar4155]

Super

[@randynBroncos]

Thanks for kinking it to show us what NOT to do

[@en2oh]

Would you use this for an AC “A-coil”?

[@HVACRSurvival]

Absolutely 👍👍. It's the perfect size and power for it.

[@tbelding]

Nice tool - be careful of the soap and water. Pressure washer pumps often really hate that stuff. Be sure to rinse thoroughly as well. (the machine itself)

[@HVACRSurvival]

Your right 👍👍

[@tbelding]

@@HVACRSurvival - I know of a few people that have blown theirs up that way. (I wonder if that affected your Milwaukee's seals?) Interestingly enough, the hard water isn't as much of an issue, as long as you drain it reasonably well.

[@HVACRSurvival]

@@tbelding all I have done is used it to spray water and transferred polypropylene glycol for about 10 or 15 gallons.

[@tbelding]

@@HVACRSurvival Heck, that glycol will help keep it lubricated. I've managed to use car wash soap in mine, but I pre-diluted it, then used _that_ with the dilution hose, and rinsed well afterwards. It worked fine that way. You could probably do it with other soaps as well, just avoid those with waxes.

[@SHOHANHOSEN-ww2qj]

good

[@randomrefrigeration4564]

How’s the Porta Bladter still working after 2 years I’m considering getting one from Truetech and just thought I would check and see how you still like it Does it still work??

[@HVACRSurvival]

Yes it does. I’m surprised I haven’t hurt it. I run as hot soapy water through it when I’m trying to melt stuff or wash evaporator coils coolers. Still working

[@randomrefrigeration4564]

Thank you I will use SURVIVAL for my discount and so you can get that cheese Appreciate you sir

[@HVACRSurvival]

🤣👍👍

[@firesprk]

Would this be good for mini split heads?

[@HVACRSurvival]

I think so, the low pressure setting allows good control of the water and pressure. I wouldn't be able to use my Milwaukee on a mini split but this Port a Blaster is handy.

[@refrigerationconfidential4376]

Now lets see it deice a Reach in Frozen Food case😀

[@HVACRSurvival]

I don't think I would use it for that, I prefer hot, hot water and lots of it. But if there wasn't any other way then I'd try it. But I keep 300' of garden hose on my truck

[@ParvezKhan-sw5fl]

Osam

[@knanlemon7672]

Wow

[@md.shamimreza5064]

super

[@lennonpearson]

Is this good for rooftop units?

[@HVACRSurvival]

It's not got the volume that a garden hose has but it does have more pressure, usually water volume is what you need to drive large particles out of the coil, I'd rather have a garden hose but if you're on a rooftop unit that has no water within a couple hundred feet then this might be the best option. The alternative sprayers are no better and they cost between $700 and $900

[@JDT738126]

Hey maybe try heating that stainless tube before you bend? Might avoid the kinking

[@HVACRSurvival]

I'm not sure it would matter, it was really thin.

[@ianpalmer1482]

I wonder if it handle hot water for defrosting?

[@HVACRSurvival]

I'm not sure I'll ask supco👍👍 good question!

[@HVACRSurvival]

From what I read it looks like it can do 120*f but I'll wait for a official answer. They said they would get back with me likely Monday.

[@HVACRSurvival]

- Purchase your tools at www.trutechtools.com/?AffId=42 and use the offer code SURVIVAL to save 8% on your total purchase (exclusions apply) - ***The Port-A Blaster www.trutechtools.com/supco-zpb140-port-a-blaster-coil-cleaning-machine.html?affid=42

[@jasonjohnsonHVAC]

Tru tech doesn't sell it. Where would you recommend getting it from

[@HVACRSurvival]

@@jasonjohnsonHVAC - I got the link for you. ***The Port-A Blaster www.trutechtools.com/supco-zpb140-port-a-blaster-coil-cleaning-machine.html?affid=42

[@elcrazy8017]

It would be nice if it was internally battery operated. Instead of using a power pack. Nice review

[@HVACRSurvival]

They've listened to my feedback and I think they're working on that.

[@AVR-hf1rl]

If you pack the tube with sand it should not kink

[@HVACRSurvival]

I didn't get much warning before it gave in. They sent me a new one, I'm gonna cut the one you seen and keep the new one for standard use. Your right though, I forgot about that trick 👍👍 thanks!

[@ivanpena6774]

Low is inside use high is outdoor use low for evaporators high for condensers real nice you damaged the wond never lend him any of your tools

[@HVACRSurvival]

Wow Ivan, that’s awfully nice of you to say those kind words. I’m sure you’re real pleasant peach to work with. Hope you have a wonderful Christmas🎅

[@mokulmahi3661]

Joss

[@rsanupom3061]

Supar

[@ayoutubewatcher7009]

plastic handle, quick connect fittings, it looks cheap.

[@HVACRSurvival]

It does but it works great. Nothing has broken yet

[@scottk0623]

DON’T bend it. I did the same thing. 🤦🏻

[@HVACRSurvival]

🤣😂👍👍. I'm gonna cut it and solder on a copper 45 unless I can find a stainless 45.

[@bwd111]

You try to invent the wheel? So you go on bandit thinking I'll just do this seriously come on now we use this as a training video in class what not to do what not to do

[@HVACRSurvival]

Explain your opinion? I'd really love to see some of your class training to make sure you're not like 98% failing scam HVAC schools that have no clue how to train these kids. Because you're in the minority in your thinking.

[@HVACRSurvival]

One more thing.... Your not proving your point when you cant even make understandable nor complete sentence's. Another perfect example of the failed schooling system.... LOL

[@johnstillman2935]

porta blaster is a piece of garbage brand new didn't even work

[@HVACRSurvival]

Sorry to hear that, mine still working great

[@wasimedoo7994]

How good is that pressure washer I am asking because I have a sun Joe an that thing is a garage no good

[@HVACRSurvival]

I don't get paid to do these reviews, I've given the tool that's about the only payment I get. I've made several videos bragging about it because I'm so happy with it. Is it going to power wash your deck hell no... But is it going to get your stuff clean when you have no water available... yes

[@surayaibrahim1164]

Nice

[@anamulhaqhaq9285]

Good

[@mdromjan4621]

Nice

[@anikhasan8452]

Good