Racinbob 11,045 #1 Posted November 22, 2022 As I've posted before I picked up this tall chute in PA last spring from @"Manic-Mechanic" to replace my aging short chute. I've noticed it's about a 50/50 mix of them having the front deflector on the lower part of the chute or not having one. I really didn't get to try it out because it was too late in the spring but the deflector seemed like a good idea to me so I made one for it. For those who have used a tall chute what do you say? Does it make a difference? If it hurts I can take it off in a minute or so. 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,354 #2 Posted November 22, 2022 I think it helps, by keeping so much snow building up on top of the auger housing. I don't believe it helps with the distance it throws snow. That depends mostly on the condition of the snow, the speed you're traveling at and the rpms of the blower. 3 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,589 #3 Posted November 22, 2022 @Racinbob the issue is the dryness of the snow , its always different , for me the short chute is the deal , we are always on the edge of wet / heavy snow to rare dry / fluffy snow . that lower deflector is fine in dry snow , but will load up , and block with wet snow . think the novelty of switching that on or off will quickly stop. also when you are blowing snow favor the sun side pile to assist you in melt down . my snow also also has a wind blown area , that I use to enhance my work . take advantage of what you regularly have , have a good turkey , pete 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Racinbob 11,045 #4 Posted November 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, peter lena said: @Racinbob the issue is the dryness of the snow , its always different , for me the short chute is the deal , we are always on the edge of wet / heavy snow to rare dry / fluffy snow . that lower deflector is fine in dry snow , but will load up , and block with wet snow . think the novelty of switching that on or off will quickly stop. also when you are blowing snow favor the sun side pile to assist you in melt down . my snow also also has a wind blown area , that I use to enhance my work . take advantage of what you regularly have , have a good turkey , pete I wondered about snow buildup. We get a mixture of light to heavy. I use silicone spray but if it proves to be a problem it will come off and stay off. As far as direction I try to keep it downwind but sometimes I think there isn't a downwind. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
