Laspector

I am working on my fan system. I've gotten to where I can solder pretty good. I have gotten some electrical heat shrink to put over the connections and am wondering about the heat shrink temperature. Will a blow dryer do it or do I need a heat gun? I have both but am afraid of melting my wires with the heat gun, these wires are so small. Any advice?

I don't know much about that kind of stuff--so is it AA or 9volt that will make them quieter?

"It's hot pursuit time!!..Buckle up f'r safety Flash!! Gyuh gyuh ggt!!"

I have two of them and I love 'em!!!

Which will make your fans run quieter?

I asked this on another thread and no one answered so I will ask it again here--how exactly are you running the PPT wire from you AKER to your hand? Are you going from the unit up and into the collar of the undersuit and then down your arm? Or from the unit down to your waist and then up under the bodysuit (if two piece)? It almost seems like there needs to be a hole in the undersuit somewhere to run the wire. In the chest area or underarm. But I'm sure that would rip your body suit. I'm just trying to eliminate as much excess wires as I can.

I was in Walmart the other day and I saw these gloves in the automotive section. They are called Gorilla Grip gloves made by a company called Grease Monkey. They look like they are rubber but they are not. They were only about $5.00. As you can see (if I can get this pic posted right) the palm and fingers look close to the rubber gloves but everything else is made of a thin black net-like material. Very comfortable and very flexible. I have not yet trooped with them, but I think they look pretty good. I have not tried to put a PPT switch in them yet. I'm not sure if these are going to replace my Nomex but for as cheap as they were I thought I would get them and share them with you. -------

I am in the process of setting up my wireless AKER/ICOMM system and I have question about these PPT switches--how exactly are you running the wire down your arm from the unit? Under your bodysuit or over? If under the body suit, how are you running the wire from the unit? Do you have to go from the unit up to and inside the collar area, and then down your arm? Or do you go from the unit down to and up under the waist (if two piece bodysuit) and then down your arm? It almost seems like you need to punch a hole in either the underarm or chest area of the bodysuit to run the wire from the unit and down your arm. But I imagine putting a hole in the bodysuit could cause rips. Or are you just running it over your body suit (but under the arm armor)? If done this way, don't you have an open wire exposed where the chest meets the arm? And also at the elbow area between the bicep and forearm pieces?

Thanks for that diagram. I have been trying to make this set up and was unsure of how to wire it.

I agree. I live in the deep south. I use the "nose blocker" method, but I also have two fans pointing up at my face. Without them, trooping where I am is absolute murder. It can be done, but it sure takes some of the fun out of it. So between the fans and the nose foam I usually don't have much of a problem with fogging. I also use anti fog wipes on my lenses before trooping. They can be found in the auto section of Walmart.

Man, that's a good kit. I have one myself. Great blaster. Requires a bit of modding to get it sturdy and strong but well worth it. I wish they still made it, I would like to get another one.

Also the "nose blocker" works really well. Take a small strip of foam and mount it just under the eyes of the helmet. the foam strip should just rest over the bridge of your nose. This will keep your breath from going back up into the top of the helmet and fogging the lenses.. I have used this since day one and have never had fogging issues.

How much does that Lasik cost?

Yep, that's EXACTLY what I saw at first. I was thinking cows and other nasty things!! I may need help also.....

Well, I fell in love with the helmet back in 1977 when I first saw the movie. On screen I never saw all the bumps and warts. It wasn't until 2006 when I joined the legion that I learned of ear gaps, sides not being the same (wonky), bumps, and all the imperfections. So I actually fell in love with the idealized "perfect" looking helmet. And that is what I want. I love my eFX and MRCE.

Yeah, let us know how it works out. I was going to go the AKER route, I bought the whole schmeer, even a new helmet and lenses and pads and everything. Got into it over $400. Finally was working to get it all installed and just decided it was too much junk to fool with. AKER is too big and has too many components for my taste. I love my old SKULLWORX (I sure wish they still made those). Sometimes simple is just better IMHO. Somebody, somewhere, please start making something like the SKULLWORX again!! PLEASE!!

The only reason I keep my contact lens prescription is for trooping. It's the only time I ever wear them.

I think it IS worth the trouble.. Good helmet, I like it. Plus it is nice and sturdy and thick. Feels like a "real" helmet, not just a plastic bucket.

I'm going to be doing my first troop this weekend with my new "higher up" set of TKboots. I'll let you know how it goes.

I know how you feel. I had to save for a year before I was finally able to join. I just had to scrounge on every penny. I just put an envelope in a drawer and just added every dollar to it I was able to--whenever I was able to.

Huh? What's different? Mine's still the same....

Do you have them pointed at your face? I live in the deep south and it is very humid and scorching hot here also. My fans are an absolute neccesity for me. I keep them located at about my jaw line pointed at my cheeks. For me, it makes a huge difference. If I didn't have them I would NOT be trooping in the summertime here in "ya'll-land"..LOL

I use dual fans and mine actually DO cool off my head. Also keep my lenses from fogging up. When I turn them off it is a MAJOR difference in temperature.

Yeah, that's what I did. I use a garter belt but I was finding it to be slipping down lower on my waist. So I just got another set of suspenders for them.

I don't think there is any particular model of insert anyone uses. Just go to your local Walmart and look in the "feet" section. they have tons of different kinds there. Just grab the thickest one you see. Most inserts have to be cut in order to fit to your size. I will say this, I bought some thick ones and they were hard to get into the boot right. You've really got to use some finese to get them in there.