Powr-Flite PDF5DX Axial Air Mover – 3000 CFM, 2-Speed, Handle & Wheels
Powr-Flite PDF5DX Axial Fan: 3000 CFM Water Damage Air Mover with Handle and Wheels
The PDF5DX is the wheeled, handle-equipped version of Powr-Flite's F5 axial fan — purpose-built for water damage restoration and structural drying. A 1/4 HP motor pushes 3000 CFM through a roto-molded polyethylene housing that weighs just 37 lbs, while built-in GFCI outlets let you daisy-chain up to five units on one circuit without risking a trip.
PDF5DX Axial Fan Performance and Mobility Specs
- Airflow: 3000 CFM
- Motor: 1/4 HP, 2-speed
- Drying positions: 6
- GFCI daisy-chain capacity: up to 5 units per 15-amp circuit
- Housing: roto-molded polyethylene — 10-year warranty
- Weight: 37 lbs with integrated handle and wheels
- Warranty: 1 year parts and labor, 10 years housing
Restoration and Commercial Drying Applications
Restoration contractors deploy the PDF5DX wherever power access is limited — the GFCI outlets mean a single 15-amp circuit can run an entire bank of five units at just 2.2 amps each. The 6-position design (flat floor, angled up, angled into wall cavities, and more) lets the same machine address structural drying behind baseboards as easily as open carpet. The handle and in-line wheels make repositioning straightforward even in tight water-damaged spaces, unlike the base PDF5 model which requires carrying by hand. Roto-molded polyethylene housing resists cracking on job sites where units are loaded and unloaded daily.
F5 DX vs. F5 Base Model — When to Specify Each
The PDF5 and PDF5DX share the same 3000 CFM motor and 6-position design, but only the DX includes wheels and an ergonomic handle. For contractors who stage 10+ units on multi-floor jobs and need to reposition frequently, the DX variant pays for itself in labor saved. For fixed installations or tight van packing where every inch counts, the base PDF5 ships without the mobility hardware at a lower price. Both units carry the same 1-year parts-and-labor and 10-year housing warranty.
| Model | PDF5DX |
| Air Velocity | 3000 CFM |
| Speeds | 2 |
| Motor | 1/4 HP |
| Amp Draw | 2.2 A |
| Drying Positions | 6 |
| Daisy-Chain Units | Up to 5 |
| Housing | Roto-molded polyethylene |
| Weight | 37 lbs |
| Warranty | 1 yr parts & labor, 10 yr housing |