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SPECIFICATIONS
The people at BMW Motorcycles came out with a new model for 2009, the "F650GS". Avid enthusiasts will be quick to point out that this cycle should be about 650 cubic centimeters (cc's), but in this case the new BMW model is equipt with a 798cc motor. Most "metric" bikes are labeled with the number of cc's in the model designation; such as, the Honda "VTX 1800" or the Ducati "Monster 1100". However, BMW decided to break with that tradition for their own marketing reasons. Reportedly, they felt that the 650 name would be less intimidating to the target market, new or female riders.Like our friends in the more glamorous motorcycle industry, dryer manufacturers have no rules for creating model designations and suggesting load capacities. The following list of dryers is seperated by general size and sorted by the drying basket volume. Please take a look and read my comments, below, for more details.
So, what does all of this information mean to you? Ultimately, the only thing that should be of interest is the performance and the efficiency numbers. So, how do you get that information? Good Luck! Since there's no industry standard to measure dryer performance and efficiency numbers, manufacturers are able to make claims without comparing "apples to apples". For instance, a company may claim to full-dry using only 1600 BTU's per lb. of H2O removed. Without any industry standard, the customer needs more information to make good comparisons. You should ask: To get the quoted 1600 btu/lb. efficiency,...
You may find that, in order to obtain the quoted efficiency numbers, this dryer will take much longer to dry than expected, or you must use higher extract speeds than your washer/extractors can perform, or you don't process much of this material so the numbers given are of little use for you and your laundry.
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Though the above dryer specifications don't tell the real story about performance and efficiency, they do tell you something. We know that forced-air burners are typically more efficient than the atmospheric style. We also know that a modulating (proportional) gas system is typically controlled more precisely and should be more efficient than a simple Hi Fire/Low Fire system. Futhermore, for improved air-to-load access, the drying basket should be of ample volume and of ample diameter. I leave it to the manufacturers to explain their reasons for using the design features and specifications that they do. NOTE: Most of these specifications are published or were obtained directly from the OEM's. OEM's should feel free to contact me and correct any of their information. I will certainly make any requested changes or add new models, as needed.
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