Choosing an Appropriate Blower

Eddie Demirdjian, the CEO of B-Air in Azusa, California, and a former manager of Saderma in Los Angeles, has overseen his current company since 2003. Under the leadership of Eddie Demirdjian, B-Air has expanded into three key areas: water damage restoration, pets, and inflatables.

The air blower, while a small piece of equipment, can make the difference between a fun event and an embarrassing one involving the use of inflatables, such as advertising balloons, bounce houses, and inflatable slides. Choosing the right blower — and having plans in place in the event of a failure — is essential to any activity, such as advertising functions and children's parties, that uses an inflatable.

The primary concern for choosing an appropriate blower is horsepower. Most inflatable units require approximately 1 horsepower, especially when new. Larger units that are more than 18 feet at their largest dimension may require a 1.5- or 2-horsepower blower. Older inflatables should also use larger blowers than expected for their size in order to gain back firmness.

The other concern when choosing a blower is deciding what size of generator is appropriate. Multiplying the running amps by 115 volts provides a wattage. It's also important to be certain that the wattage of the generator can support all the blowers plugged into it.

B-Air’s Mercedes-Benz Sprinter UDV

Previously a partner and manager of Saderma, a Los Angeles-based wholesale leather goods company, Eddie Demirdjian went on to found B-Air in 2003 and serves as its CEO. Eddie Demirdjian’s firm develops and manufactures dyers, blowers, air movers, ventilators, and dehumidifiers for the retail, commercial, and industrial markets. 

B-Air is a leader in the water damage and restoration industry, offering high quality equipment to make water damage restoration projects more efficient. In 2016 it introduced its Sprinter Ultimate Drying Vehicle (UDV), in partnership with renowned automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz. The vehicle is specifically engineered to effectively tackle all water damage restoration scenarios, including homes damaged by flooding. 

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter UDV boasts of low maintenance and an unparalleled warranty, and features a high roof, ergonomic interior, 170” wheelbase, and a 6-cylinder 3.0 liter BlueTEC turbocharged diesel engine. The vehicle is designed to be outfitted with different combinations of B-Air air movers, speciality air movers, commercial dehumidifiers, and scrubbers. 

With design input from water damage contractors, the vehicle underwent customization by B-Air engineers and is packed with technology from Mercedes-Benz. Car & Driver magazine has given the UDV 4.5 stars out of a possible 5 star rating.

The Harold and Josephine Gulamerian Armenian Orphan Fund

The chief executive officer of B-Air in Azusa, California, Eddie Demirdjian oversees the production of industrial air moving and treatment equipment for use in a variety of industries. Outside of his executive responsibilities, Eddie Demirdjian supports numerous charitable and political organizations, including the Society for Orphaned Armenian Relief (SOAR).

Operating through a cooperative agreement with SOAR, the Harold and Josephine Gulamerian Armenian Orphan Fund strives to educate and empower children and adults of Armenian descent throughout the world who have been orphaned. Since its establishment in 2013, this non-denominational charitable organization has assisted Armenians who have been orphaned through initiatives that range from school construction to mattress donation. Over the years, the Harold and Josephine Gulamerian Armenian Orphan Fund has spearheaded projects for orphanages and orphan summer camps in Armenia, Lebanon, Javakh, Artsakh, and Syria.

The Fund is named after Harold Gulamerian and his wife Josephine. Mr. and Mrs. Gulamerian became inspired to help people who have been orphaned while visiting Armenia in the late 1990s.

B-Air Animal Grooming Equipment

Eddie Demirdjian has served as chief executive officer of B-Air in Azusa, California, since founding the organization in 2003. Under the leadership of Eddie Demirdjian, the water damage restoration equipment provider has developed a comprehensive line of products, including air dryers used in the pet grooming industry.

B-Air maintains a complete line of industrial dog drying equipment developed to help pet salon owners and employees achieve high quality results while maintaining cost efficiencies. A few of the company’s most popular dog and animal grooming products include the B-Air Bear Power BPD-1 and BPD-2 dryers, the Bear Pro Series BPS-II, the Grizzly GP-1 air mover, and the Vent VP-33.

B-Air has also developed the Vantage VG-1500 dehumidifier. With this model, animal grooming professionals benefit from a design that is both compact and durable, the perfect combination for a product used in close proximity to wet and dirty dogs every day. Designed specifically for the grooming industry, the Vantage contains no superfluous features or modes, providing interested buyers with an affordable list price. The Vantage runs on 7.36 amps/115V of power and can function in environments ranging from 33 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.