Favourite hand dryer you've experienced in Ireland?

HandDryerRev · 19-05-2020 05:07PM #1

I've been an extremely passionate fan of hand dryers for many years and am always astounded at the technical and poetic innovations these dryers bring to our day to day lives. Unfortunately like many I have not gotten to experience the gentle but firm air stream of a dryer for quite some time due to the current climate. While we may not be able to experience a dryer first hand at the moment I think it's important that we still keep them in the forefront of our minds.

What was your favourite hand dryer experience in Ireland?

Arghus · 19-05-2020 05:08PM

They're all equally as good - I've tried them all. You can't improve on perfection.

EmmetSpiceland · 19-05-2020 05:09PM

Knew a lad who was big in tractors, not anymore though.

He’s an ex-tractor fan.

Better Than Christ · 19-05-2020 05:12PM

The ones that are really strong and make your hands go all weird and distorted like Jeremy Clarkson's stupid face when he drove some fast car on an episode of Top Gear.

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JohnFalstaff · 19-05-2020 05:16PM

Tempest T3 that was downstairs in Banker's on Trinity St.

HandDryerRev · 19-05-2020 05:17PM

Better Than Christ wrote: »

The ones that are really strong and make your hands go all weird and distorted like Jeremy Clarkson's stupid face when he drove some fast car on an episode of Top Gear.

While there are many dryers that achieve this effect one of my personal favourites is the 'Xlerator'by Excel Dryers. The power and aesthetic nature of this dryer allows the user full visibility of the rippling effect on the hand.

HandDryerRev · 19-05-2020 05:22PM

JohnFalstaff wrote: »

Tempest T3 that was downstairs in Banker's on Trinity St.

While you are definitely entitled to your opinion I have tried a Tempest T3 in a pub in Crumlin and personally felt it lacked not only strong air pressure but also had a lukewarm temperature. Admittedly the Tempest T3 is an older model by World Dryer and their products have vastly improved over time.

hynesie08 · 19-05-2020 05:28PM

The ones you put your hands into and they dry as you take them out, that ****s magic.....

Seamai · 19-05-2020 05:33PM

Definitely not those Dyson ones that you pull your your hands up out of, it's quite difficult not to touch the sides and there always a channel of gunk down at the bottom. And before anyone says that I sound a bit O.C.D, yes I am.

landofthetree · 19-05-2020 05:35PM

https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/jet-air-hand-dryers-spread-viruses-and-bacteria-study-finds-11492305

They are unhygienic.

Seamai · 19-05-2020 05:39PM

landofthetree wrote: »

https://www.google.com/amp/s/news.sky.com/story/amp/jet-air-hand-dryers-spread-viruses-and-bacteria-study-finds-11492305

They are unhygienic.

Sounds like my fears are perfectly legitimate.

Sheep Shagger · 19-05-2020 05:41PM

Seamai wrote: »

Sounds like my fears are perfectly legitimate.

The Dyson model where you put your hands up are better.

Cee-Jay-Cee · 19-05-2020 06:25PM

Seamai wrote: »

Definitely not those Dyson ones that you pull your your hands up out of, it's quite difficult not to touch the sides and there always a channel of gunk down at the bottom. And before anyone says that I sound a bit O.C.D, yes I am.

You sound a bit OCD.

I’m a firm favourite of the Air Blade. I usually go back for seconds when using them and sometimes even thirds when my hands are bone dry but I just love the feel of the air on my hands. Before anyone says that I sound a bit weird, yes I am.

Central Services · 19-05-2020 06:33PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lqlp_CuG_TE

Guy:Incognito · 19-05-2020 06:38PM

hynesie08 wrote: »

The ones you put your hands into and they dry as you take them out, that ****s magic.....

If only most people realised how they work. Pushing them in and out repeatedly moves the water up and down your hands.

Then people moan they don't work properly.........

Feisar · 19-05-2020 06:40PM

Xlerator

Atlantic Dawn · 19-05-2020 06:43PM

Feisar wrote: »

Xlerator

Now you are talking, the premier league of hand dryers.

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly · 19-05-2020 07:04PM

Feisar · 19-05-2020 07:07PM

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly wrote: »

See the problem with that design is the air comes out, hits the bend and turns, getting slowed down. A solid dryer all the same.

chosen1 · 19-05-2020 08:51PM

Roger Mellie Man on the Telly wrote: »

I don't think I've ever managed to get dry hands from one of those things. Always give it two goes, then give up and dry the rest off on my jeans.

Dyson or other similar models if used properly are the only real effective ones. Pity about the manky slime that accumulates at the bottom. Definite design flaw.

corner of hells · 19-05-2020 08:55PM

chosen1 wrote: »

I don't think I've ever managed to get dry hands from one of those things. Always give it two goes, then give up and dry the rest off on my jeans.

Dyson or other similar models if used properly are the only real effective ones. Pity about the manky slime that accumulates at the bottom. Definite design flaw.

I like to try balance my pint on that variety and when the fan is running try catch my pint before it slides off and hits the floor.

Favourite hand dryer you've experienced in Ireland?

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