Drysuit hanger with fan. Ever use one?

[Randy43068]

I was wondering if anyone here has used one of those drysuit hangers with a built in fan. They go for about 50 bucks on eBay. If you use one, what do you think? Do they work?

UK HangAir Drysuit Wetsuit Fast Dry Hanger | eBay

 

[Brendon]

That seems like a good idea just not practical. I have owned several drysuits over the years, currently using Northern Diver Front Zip Crushed Neoprene. I would say in almost all of my suits its the feet and lower legs that get wet and dry poorly. What I use is a small Duct Blower attached to flex pipe then attached to a "Y" PVC Pipe(drilled with lots of holes) down the legs of the dry suit. Forcing the air up and out of the suit. This works quickly, usually 15min or less. 1hr if completely wet from washing.

 

[Cave Diver]

I'd also be curious what effect (if any) the electric motor would have on the seals, especially the neck. Ionization from electronic devices are supposedly hard on latex seals, so it would probably depend what type of motor it uses.

 

[Crush]

RJP posted pics of his home-made drysuit dryer here: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/dui/312855-drysuit-dryer-w-pics-any-comments-dui.html

He posted that the design uses an brushless motor to decrease (or elimiate?) ozone formation.

The design that you posted a link to is very compact. I would imagine that it would be difficult to dry your neoprene socks/boots as there would be no airflow to those regions. In that aspect RJP's design is superior. Personally I just invert my drysuit, hand it up for several hours, then un-invert it and store.

 

[bschuyler]

I have on a number of occasions referred to it as the greatest invention ever. Get one.

 

[Randy43068]

Since I sold the CF200 I don't have need for a dryer. A TLS drys really fast. The feet take a little longer because they are neoprene but otherwise it's dry seemingly immediately.

RJP posted pics of his home-made drysuit dryer here: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/dui/312855-drysuit-dryer-w-pics-any-comments-dui.html

He posted that the design uses an brushless motor to decrease (or elimiate?) ozone formation.

The design that you posted a link to is very compact. I would imagine that it would be difficult to dry your neoprene socks/boots as there would be no airflow to those regions. In that aspect RJP's design is superior. Personally I just invert my drysuit, hand it up for several hours, then un-invert it and store.

 

[BoneCrusher]

I've also heard that the ozone created (or whatever) from the motor deteriorates the neck seals rather quickly.

 

[Captain12Pk]

I have and use one regularly. It works quite well with one exception. It is not powerful enough to get good air circulation down into the feet. I have a TLS 350 with turbo soles and it takes FOREVER to get the soles to dry out using only the "Hangair."
It has not had any adverse affect on the seals.

 

[Randy43068]

I turn my TLS inside out to dry the turbo soles. They dry pretty fast. I store it draped over a 1 inch bar in a spare bedroom which has become scuba room.

I have and use one regularly. It works quite well with one exception. It is not powerful enough to get good air circulation down into the feet. I have a TLS 350 with turbo soles and it takes FOREVER to get the soles to dry out using only the "Hangair."
It has not had any adverse affect on the seals.

 

[robertarak]

I have and use one regularly. It works quite well with one exception. It is not powerful enough to get good air circulation down into the feet. I have a TLS 350 with turbo soles and it takes FOREVER to get the soles to dry out using only the "Hangair."
It has not had any adverse affect on the seals.

Stop flooding your suit.