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Why is the outlet port V shaped?

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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Why is the outlet port V shaped?

Why is the outlet port V shaped on roots style blowers?
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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Because the air moves axially (spelling?) which means it moves back to front, instead of top to bottom.
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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by tube
Why is the outlet port V shaped on roots style blowers?

because most of the blower manufactures buy "V" holes in bulk and it's cheaper than box shaped holes


:P never really thought about it, but the explanation above sounds reasonable
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