We have had a Bobrick B-7007 (115V) hand dryer in our bathrooms since we opened in 1998. I think we're overdue for a change. :)
We are looking at replacing them with the new Dyson HU02 ("V") hand dryer.
As this is a faster, more powerful dryer, will we need to install new circuits?
Thanks for your help,
Barry in Boston.
Hello, Barry!
Firstly, let me congratulate you on both the longevity of your current hand dryer (you must have taken very good care of it) as well as your choice of a new hand dryer.
The HU02 (the newest version of the Dyson "V" which replaces the AB12) is very fast as well as quieter than it's predecessor.
Interestingly, even though the Airblade V will dry your hands in about a third of the time, it actually uses less than half of the power. The Bobrick B-7007 is rated at 2300 Watts (or 20 Amps at 115V). The HU02 is rated at 1000 Watts (or about 9 Amps at 115V).
Bobrick's guidelines would specify a 20 or 25 Amp circuit for the dryer you have. If that is how you installed them, you should be able to run two Dyson HU02 dryers on each circuit with no trouble.
Here's a link to the Dyson Airblade HU02 Specifications
Good Luck and let us know how your new dryers work out. I'm sure they will be a revelation for you.
Joe Handdryer