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Helmet Fans
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 12:41 am
by Mieal_Deneb
How do you all mount your CPU helmet fans? Can you show me pictures of how you have yours set up? Especially Royal Guards...we're getting ready to put fans in Jason's helmet, but we're not sure what the best set up would be.
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 8:51 am
by DarthKnight
I use hot glue...set it to the low setting, place the fan where it needs to be, then dab the corners. Not a lot. Just a bit to touch the fan and the helmet. Little holds a lot. MY Darth and TK's are done this way. Had one fan die and just plucked it out and installed another in the same fashion.
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:44 am
by Flash
Velcro works well too.
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 9:58 pm
by Toweun
Hi All
As I am just getting started, is this fan thing necessary? Thanks in advance
Jason
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 10:05 pm
by Flash
JasonH wrote:Hi All
As I am just getting started, is this fan thing necessary? Thanks in advance
Jason
Very few people troop without a fan. They're very inexpensive for the comfort they bring and well worth having in my opinion. I've had them in my Stormtrooper bucket since day 1.
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:36 pm
by DeafTrooper
I used E-6000 to put mine in. I also added small rubber pieces to the corners to give a little clearance.
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Wed Feb 26, 2014 11:36 pm
by DeafTrooper
JasonH wrote:Hi All
As I am just getting started, is this fan thing necessary? Thanks in advance
Jason
Trust us...you're going to want them!
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 9:30 am
by DarthKnight
Like the saying goes...Dont leave home without it.
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 10:06 am
by Muppet-Trooper
JasonH wrote:Hi All
As I am just getting started, is this fan thing necessary? Thanks in advance
Jason
Yes definitely, especially with the variable temperatures we have in Michigan!
I am a "two fan" guy, which gives me options, one fan, two fans... or no fan at all!
Also, having two fans gives you a back up if a batteries dies in one, while wearing it.
I recommend Velcro to attach the fans, making it easier to maintain/replace them.
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Thu Feb 27, 2014 11:39 pm
by Toweun
Hi all!
Good news,lol, the gentleman i am getting the suit from has two fans in the helm
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 12:51 am
by Mr Fett
JasonH wrote:Hi all!
Good news,lol, the gentleman i am getting the suit from has two fans in the helm
Helm? This isn't knights of the round table.
Everyone calls the TK helmets..... "helmets", or (brain) "buckets."
Are you getting Phil's Sandtrooper costume, then?
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 1:49 am
by Toweun
Sorry W.o.W crap still stuck in my head. Lol...yes Phil's
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 4:07 am
by Mr Fett
Excellent. It'll be good to have another trooper around Lansing.
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Fri Feb 28, 2014 5:43 pm
by Harp42770
Ha! I was just up there with my TD kit yesterday. Totally should have given you a ring and pestered you!
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Sat Mar 01, 2014 5:01 pm
by Mieal_Deneb
So, you all fix them in flat? Does that allow the air to circulate alright?
Re: Helmet Fans
Posted: Sun Mar 02, 2014 9:28 pm
by oldscool
Look into squirrel cage fans. 50mm