{"product_id":"air-care-turbomax-3-220v-pto","title":"Air-Care TurboMax III 3 HP Duct Cleaning Machine 220V\/50Hz","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Air-Care TurboMax III is a negative air machine for commercial and residential duct cleaning. A 3 HP motor draws air through the system and captures the debris in three stages of filtration ending in a certified HEPA element. This is the 220 V complete assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt does not clean the duct on its own.\u003c\/strong\u003e A negative air machine pulls; something else has to push. Air-Care state this in their manuals — an agitation device is required to properly clean an air system. Without a brush or air tool working the duct walls you are extracting loose debris and leaving the adhered soil behind. Budget for the agitation system at the same time as the machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBody is rotation moulded poly, on 305 mm rear dolly wheels with 101.6 mm non-marking swivel casters at the front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy this rather than the smaller machines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe TurboMax III is the commercial machine in the range. Air-Care rate it for commercial \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e residential work, where the smaller TurboMax II was positioned for residential and light commercial only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn practical terms the difference is what you can pull through a long or large duct run. Rooftop plant, rigid commercial trunk and multi-storey risers ask more of a machine than a domestic ducted system, and an under-specified negative air unit shows up as slow work rather than as an obvious failure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe TurboMax II is no longer available in Australia.\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-Care confirmed on 21 August 2026 that it is not supplied outside the United States. The TurboMax III is the current negative air machine in the range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTurboMax III\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommercial and residential air system cleaning\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMotor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 HP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAirflow\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,944 m³\/h (CMH) at 160 mm static pressure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower supply\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e220 V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiltration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree stage, ending in certified HEPA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWheels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305 mm rear dolly, 101.6 mm front non-marking swivel casters\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHose collar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305 mm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLatches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber locking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotation moulded poly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 year limited\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull specification: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2179\/6391\/files\/Equipment_Sell_Sheet_TurboMax_III.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eAir-Care TurboMax III sell sheet (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFiltration and filter part numbers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e457 × 610 × 25 mm frame and disposable poly pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFG0259\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e457 × 610 mm Flex 94% permanent electrostatic filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF0060\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThird stage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e457 × 610 × 120 mm certified HEPA filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eF0059\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean the first stage pad when visibly dirty and at the end of each working day. A loaded first stage costs you airflow before anything else does.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWash the second stage electrostatic filter and dry it fully before refitting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace the HEPA when airflow at the inlet drops noticeably and the first two stages are clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNever brush or blow out a HEPA element.\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-Care are explicit that compressed air or a vacuum brush on the HEPA surface damages the media. Once it is loaded it is replaced, not cleaned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOther Air-Care part numbers for this machine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFG0003\u003c\/strong\u003e — 305 mm × 7.62 m light duty mylar hose with Velcro straps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFG0041\u003c\/strong\u003e — 305 mm diameter hose collar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEC0005\u003c\/strong\u003e — 7.62 m extension power cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCheck the voltage against the part number.\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-Care’s own website lists \u003cstrong\u003eFG00282\u003c\/strong\u003e as the TurboMax III, and that is the 115 V machine for the United States. Their TurboMax III sell sheet labels FG0282 as the “complete assembly 220v”, which does not match. Our supply code for the 220 V unit is \u003cstrong\u003eAIRC-FG0290\u003c\/strong\u003e. Quote our code when ordering from us, and confirm with us before ordering a machine or parts against a US listing — we have asked Air-Care to clarify their numbering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you also need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe machine alone will not complete a job. In practice a working kit is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn agitation system.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-care-cobra-7-air-duct-cleaning-machine-220v-50hz\"\u003eAir-Care Cobra-7 power brush system\u003c\/a\u003e scrubs the duct wall while the TurboMax pulls the debris out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInlet hose.\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-Care supply a light duty mylar hose with this machine. We also stock a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-care-heavy-duty-blue-hose-12-inch-x-25ft-strap-collar\"\u003eheavy duty 305 mm hose, 7.6 m\u003c\/a\u003e with strap collar, which lasts considerably longer on rough work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCeiling and wall connection.\u003c\/strong\u003e The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-care-pogo-pole-hose-adaptor-300mm\"\u003ePogo Pole hose adaptor\u003c\/a\u003e is the quickest way to seal onto a ceiling or wall register.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst stage pads.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-care-10pk-replacement-pads-turbomax-2-sao0575\"\u003eFilter pads, 10 pack\u003c\/a\u003e — these suit the TurboMax 3 as well as the TurboMax 2 and TurboJet Max.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHEPA element.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-care-replacment-filter-third-stage-18-x-24-x-4-71-hepa-filter-replaces-f0059-turbomax-2-turbojet-max-i-ii-turbojet-supermax\"\u003eThird stage certified HEPA filter\u003c\/a\u003e — the F0059 element.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVerification.\u003c\/strong\u003e An \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-care-apollo-air-duct-video-inspection-camera-220v\"\u003eApollo duct inspection camera\u003c\/a\u003e gives before and after footage. On commercial work that record is often what gets the invoice paid without argument.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOperating and maintenance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollect debris by placing a bag over the 305 mm inlet, securing it with the Velcro strap, then unlatching the top section and tipping it back on its hinge so the debris falls into the bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber locking latches secure the top section — check they are seated before running, or you will lose suction at the lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDucts can be fogged with an appropriate deodoriser after cleaning if the job calls for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill the TurboMax III clean a duct on its own?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It is a negative air machine. It creates the extraction, but an agitation device — a power brush or air tool — has to dislodge soil from the duct wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does it compare with the DuctMaster III?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey work on opposite principles. The TurboMax puts the whole duct under negative pressure and needs a separate agitation device. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/air-care-ductmaster-iii-220v\"\u003eDuctMaster III\u003c\/a\u003e carries its own powered brush on the hose and cleans by direct contact, with far higher static pressure but much lower airflow. Whole-system negative air work suits the TurboMax; contact cleaning, dryer ducts and construction debris suit the DuctMaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat happened to the TurboMax II?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAir-Care confirmed on 21 August 2026 that it is no longer available outside the United States. The TurboMax III is the current machine. Filters and consumables for existing TurboMax II machines are shared with this model in several cases — ask us if you are supporting an older unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I compare its airflow against another machine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly if both figures were measured at the same static pressure. Air-Care publish 5,944 m³\/h at 160 mm static for this machine. Free air and working airflow are not the same number, and a figure quoted without a static pressure tells you very little.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom the workshop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e[Technician’s Note — replace before publishing: two to four sentences of first-hand CCW field experience relevant to this product. A pattern you see, a mistake customers make, or something learned from servicing or selling it. Not spec repetition, not a sales pitch, not invented.]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eField-tested by Air-Care and backed by a 3 year limited warranty. This does not exclude, restrict or modify your rights under the Australian Consumer Law. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the ACL. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuct sizing, agitation choice and machine selection are worth a conversation before you order. Call us with the type of work you do most and we will tell you honestly whether this is the right machine. 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