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OK, most of you have seen these before countless times, but I thought I'd post a few pics of my recently built drysuit drier, as inspired by the original Dalton drier:
http://atlanticunderwater.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=66
The framework of the drier is basically identical to the original, but my unique contribution is the choice of fans. I've seen several people post questions asking about what blower to use, since the original fan referenced in the article is no longer available. I decided to use something that's readily available at any Lowe's, Home Depot, or any other home store- bathroom exhaust fans. I picked up a couple of the cheapest 50cfm fans I could find ($12 ea). I wired them with 8' extension cords, put a 3" to 1/5" adapter on them and they plumbed right in very nicely.
Here's the unit in action (OK, not really, since it's not plugged in):
View of complete unit:
Closeup of base:
I glued the pieces together into "modules" that allow easy assembly and disassembly, and allow the unit to store flat when not in use:
Here's a closeup of the fan. The outlet of the fan was smaller than the 3" to 1.5" coupling, but several turns of duct tape on the fan outlet allow the coupling to fit snugly on there. What sort of DYI project would this be without some duct tape?
Enjoy!
-John
http://atlanticunderwater.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=66
The framework of the drier is basically identical to the original, but my unique contribution is the choice of fans. I've seen several people post questions asking about what blower to use, since the original fan referenced in the article is no longer available. I decided to use something that's readily available at any Lowe's, Home Depot, or any other home store- bathroom exhaust fans. I picked up a couple of the cheapest 50cfm fans I could find ($12 ea). I wired them with 8' extension cords, put a 3" to 1/5" adapter on them and they plumbed right in very nicely.
Here's the unit in action (OK, not really, since it's not plugged in):
View of complete unit:
Closeup of base:
I glued the pieces together into "modules" that allow easy assembly and disassembly, and allow the unit to store flat when not in use:
Here's a closeup of the fan. The outlet of the fan was smaller than the 3" to 1.5" coupling, but several turns of duct tape on the fan outlet allow the coupling to fit snugly on there. What sort of DYI project would this be without some duct tape?
Enjoy!
-John