AHS and AA

billw · Post by **billw** » Fri. Feb. 27, 2009 5:18 pm

I didn't want to hijack Beatle78's thread but what is the difference between the AHS 130 and the AA 130. I thought the AHS made the hopper fed system called the coal gun.

whistlenut · Post by **whistlenut** » Fri. Feb. 27, 2009 5:51 pm

They do use a hopper, however you can also purchase an external auger system that is independent of the ashing motor and the fan motor. AHS just chose to separate the drive and driven components. They both work extremely well, and as you will note from the users, both have a very loyal following. Look into it further if you have an interest, as Freddie says, lots of very good equipment available. Choose your poison.

Matthaus · Post by **Matthaus** » Fri. Feb. 27, 2009 6:48 pm

C'mon by Bill I have one of each you can look at.

billw · Post by **billw** » Fri. Feb. 27, 2009 7:11 pm

Matt, you need to get yourself a good EFM and settle down. She'll keep you warm beaucoup

Freddy · Post by **Freddy** » Fri. Feb. 27, 2009 8:23 pm

billw wrote:what is the difference between the AHS 130 and the AA 130.

The tin cover on the AHS and the auger on the AA. The AHS has a separate motor to drive the asher, the AA drives the asher off the auger. Other than that you'd have a hard time telling them apart.

Post by **coaledsweat** » Sun. Mar. 01, 2009 3:30 pm

billw wrote:what is the difference between the AHS 130 and the AA 130.

Every Axeman comes with an H stamp (ASME certified for 15# of steam), it is about $2500 dollars more to get an AHS with that stamp.