Ducman82 Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 so while i am waiting for my Helmet from MC, i decided to see if i can find a small squirrel cage can to help keep me cool. all the ones i can find are huge, and might just be a tad big... what do you guys run for fans? 9v or 12v power? Duc
Dart Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 I usually run a 12v squirrel fan with a 9v and a switch. I believe there was someone here that was still selling fan kits. I've actually got mine installed in the snout. Drilled out the aerator and the faceplate. Works a treat!
kihl Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 12v fan with 9v and a switch X2, but I need to move the 2 switches as I'm going for pathfinder now!
jabbasdead Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 you should be able to find a small CPU fan at a place light radio shack and running a 9v is pretty easy and lightweight.
4505Marcel Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 I have 2 40mm fans in the cheeks of my MLC, I also have the snout aereator drilled out with real mesh in, but to be honest my helmet never steams up as bad as say my TK.
Guest TREADEC Posted March 17, 2011 Posted March 17, 2011 Hi there, Seems to be a tight squeeze to fit fans with maximum airflow to either de fog or cool you down, I tried all sorts of places where to fit my fan. Found at the nose/mouth piece there was NO room hindering ones ability to talk of breath. After fitting a bit of padding with a welders headband and a bit more foam. Only place i managed to fit a fan able to de fog visor/lens was at the front see my pic. It is ok there and even though looks like it against my head it's not, so does it's job to de mist/de fog. I bought my micro fans from CLICK HERE Hope that helps. Cheers, Col.
Ducman82 Posted May 11, 2011 Author Posted May 11, 2011 so i have been playing with fan placement neat the ear holes. and well, at 9v they are kinda loud. how does it work for everyone else/?
Ducman82 Posted June 17, 2011 Author Posted June 17, 2011 so here is what i ended up doing. i moved my mic and added a toggle switch to my fans on my face plate. plenty of slack in the wires for opening and closing the lid. here is the left side. this fan sucks air out of the helmet and sends it out the duct great. i also used heat shrink to hold the excess mic wire. better then zip ties. this is a 12 volt AA batt pack. hits the back of my head a little, so i will switch to two 4 AA batt boxes, flatter. i also have 6 9 volt boxes with built in switch if anyone wants one (4 bucks shipped each) here is the right side. this fan blows air in from the duct. helps circulate the air.
c0wboi Posted June 17, 2011 Posted June 17, 2011 Man I wish I had room in my bucket for that kind of setup... My blasted head is too big.
Ducman82 Posted June 17, 2011 Author Posted June 17, 2011 the only part that takes up room is the batt pack. and im going to get smaller ones for sure
Guest TREADEC Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 May i ask Duckman, do you have a gap behind your fan, reason being if not they WILL overheat, or fry the battery, no airflow results in failing of the fan working to full potential. Just curious!
Ducman82 Posted June 20, 2011 Author Posted June 20, 2011 May i ask Duckman, do you have a gap behind your fan, reason being if not they WILL overheat, or fry the battery, no airflow results in failing of the fan working to full potential. Just curious! the fans have a lot of room back there. i could add another fan to that one and still have some room! air flow is great
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