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Old 10-16-2008, 01:52 AM
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Re: Mask Fans: Are they worth it?

I made my own from parts at radio shack and I have never fogged since, dry heat, humid heat and rain.

Here are the directions that I used, the leader of our community practically made it mandatory to install one.

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Originally Posted by Murdoc
Very true for this weekend! A fan is going to be a must! Those of you who aren't familiar with the computer fan and goggles routine, here is a very quick guide to get you setup atleast for this weekend.

Radioshack:
12 volt fan - $10
9 volt battery - $2
Battery adapter (sorry don't know the correct term) - 2 for $3
Switch - 3 or 4 in a package - $3 (optional for now)

At Home:
Hot glue gun
2 Zip ties

Start by hot gluing your fan somewhere above your lens. Most of us have attached it to the visor. Zip tie the 9volt batter somewhere within reach of the fan inside your mask. Attach the battery adapter. Attach the wries from fan to battery adapter. Your all said and done, under $20 for a FANTASTIC product.

Most of us sused sauder and attached a switch between the battery and the fan. Easy to do, but if you need help of the equipment, going the other route is easy and quick for this weekend.

I very much recommend doing this. Honestly, I will never play again without one of these in my mask. 100% better than regular goggle fans you buy at paintball stores for over 40-50 bucks.

Detail:

12VDC Micro Fan (40mm) - Model #: 273-240 (Cost was $11.00 each)
Heavy Duty 9V Battery Snap Connectors - Model#: 270-324 ($3.00)
SPST Mini Toggle Switch - Model #: 275-324 ($2.00)

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