Powr-Flite PDF5 Axial Air Mover – 3000 CFM, 2-Speed, Stackable
Powr-Flite PDF5 Axial Air Mover: 3000 CFM Stackable Drying Fan for Restoration
The PDF5 is Powr-Flite's compact axial air mover — 3000 CFM, 1/4 HP, and 37 lbs in a stackable roto-molded polyethylene body. At just 2.2 amps per unit and GFCI outlets that allow daisy-chaining up to five fans on one 15-amp circuit, the F5 is designed for restoration professionals who deploy large banks of driers on water-damaged properties.
PDF5 Axial Fan Airflow and Electrical Specs
- Airflow: 3000 CFM
- Motor: 1/4 HP, 2-speed
- Amp draw: 2.2 A per unit
- Drying positions: 4
- GFCI daisy-chain: up to 5 units
- Housing: roto-molded polyethylene — stackable
- Weight: 37 lbs
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor, 10 years housing
Structural Drying and Carpet Restoration Use Cases
Restoration teams rely on the PDF5 when circuit availability is the binding constraint. At 2.2 amps, five units share a single 15-amp circuit, allowing a contractor to run a full drying bank from two outlets in a residential room — without renting a generator. The 4-position design covers flat-floor carpet drying, angled-up structural drying, and wall-cavity work. Because the PDF5 omits the handle and wheels of the PDF5DX, units stack tightly in a van or trailer, maximizing how many fans a crew can transport in one trip.
PDF5 vs. PDF5DX — Choosing the Right F5 Configuration
The PDF5 and PDF5DX share the same 3000 CFM motor, 2-speed control, and roto-molded housing. The PDF5 is the base configuration: lighter at 37 lbs, tighter to stack, and lower in cost — the right pick when portability means van packing rather than rolling across a job site. The PDF5DX adds integrated wheels and a handle for crews who move units frequently across large multi-room losses. Both carry identical warranties: 1 year parts and labor, 10 years on the housing.
| Model | PDF5 |
| Air Velocity | 3000 CFM |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Motor | 1/4 HP |
| Amp Draw | 2.2 A |
| Drying Positions | 4 |
| Daisy-Chain Units | Up to 5 |
| Housing | Roto-molded polyethylene |
| Weight | 37 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 yr parts & labor, 10 yr housing |