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Chuck
07-23-2009, 08:24 PM
I am working on an install for a cool shirt setup. I have the basic FAST FA217 setup with the tiny pump and cooler. My question is does anyone get cold when using the system? I will have the on/off switch where I can reach it, is that good enough or should I install a regulator?

Thanks,
Chuck
CMC#14

marshall_mosty
07-23-2009, 08:57 PM
Chuck,
The only time I have gotten cold is if I turn it on before I hit the track. Once you are racing, you won't even be able to tell it's too cold. I guess that condition really doesn't exist when you are racing... well maybe if you are doing an ice rally over in Europe or something. :)

Just be prepared to blow through the entire bit of ice in the 40-minute race. They really don't last as long as one would want them to.

I just bought a 38 quart igloo cooler to be a "piggy back" for next year's enduro to extend the range of the system. 8)

AllZWay
07-23-2009, 09:51 PM
Like Marshall said... I can't even tell I have it on during a race, but it sure does help during grid and you will notice you are not so hot afterwards.

David Love AI27
07-24-2009, 04:28 AM
f'in whimps... drive a black car, padock on the drag strip, and SUCK IT UP

GlennCMC70
07-24-2009, 09:14 AM
f'in whimps... drive a black car, padock on the drag strip, and SUCK IT UP


what he said, 'cept for the drag strip part. i park in the shade.

Chuck
07-26-2009, 12:20 PM
Thanks for the help guys.

Cool shirt installed and tested

Chuck
CMC#14

jeffburch
07-26-2009, 01:20 PM
Like jumpin in the pool in February.
Jb

Wirtz
07-29-2009, 03:50 PM
Just put in a Cool Shirt system. Could not find any instructions if there were any....

Anyone running on put a fuse inline with the supply wire? What size?

Now that it is in the car I bet it will be 58 deg and rainy all weekend.

ShadowBolt
07-29-2009, 04:32 PM
Now that it is in the car I bet it will be 58 deg and rainy all weekend.

Okay. I'll take that.


JJ

GlennCMC70
07-29-2009, 05:01 PM
Just put in a Cool Shirt system. Could not find any instructions if there were any....

Anyone running on put a fuse inline with the supply wire? What size?

Now that it is in the car I bet it will be 58 deg and rainy all weekend.

best route to take if you dont have a multimeter w/ the ability to read amps is to just install a small fuse and keep doing up till it doesnt blow it. my bet is a 15 amp fuse is plenty, a 20 will be fine, a 30 and you risk a slow delay that could cause the insulation to get just hot enough to get soft and allow the wire to come in contact w/ ground.
your amp draw on the circuit is greatest right as the pump starts. once its runing, it will be at its lowest draw.

GlennCMC70
07-29-2009, 05:05 PM
if i recall correctly, these guys make the pumps for the Cool Suit brand:
http://www.rwbmarine.com.au/cat.php?do=sub&sec=cat8&ind=Bilge%20Pumps%20Electric&sub=10

2.5 amp draw was the highest i saw.

if you can ohm out the pump and give me an ohm value, you can use that along w/ 12V (14V peak) to figure out how much current draw there will be.

jeffburch
07-29-2009, 05:53 PM
Uh, all the fuses weight about the same
Jb



Just put in a Cool Shirt system. Could not find any instructions if there were any....

Anyone running on put a fuse inline with the supply wire? What size?

Now that it is in the car I bet it will be 58 deg and rainy all weekend. :

mitchntx
07-29-2009, 06:59 PM
Uh, all the fuses weight about the same
Jb



Just put in a Cool Shirt system. Could not find any instructions if there were any....

Anyone running on put a fuse inline with the supply wire? What size?

Now that it is in the car I bet it will be 58 deg and rainy all weekend. :

Now that's funny right there ...

AllZWay
07-29-2009, 07:41 PM
Uh, all the fuses weight about the same
Jb



Just put in a Cool Shirt system. Could not find any instructions if there were any....

Anyone running on put a fuse inline with the supply wire? What size?

Now that it is in the car I bet it will be 58 deg and rainy all weekend. :

:lol: I wonder if he weighed to make sure.

Wirtz
07-29-2009, 08:20 PM
I drilled the extra material off the fuse, then polished what was left...

Thanks for the help, I think... ;)

Chuck
07-29-2009, 09:19 PM
The small 'bilge pump' that came with the setup I have is labeled '2.5 Amp fuse'.

Chuck
CMC#14

David Love AI27
07-29-2009, 09:54 PM
FIGURES... Chuck WOULD read the instructions...

JUST WRAP A SMALL WOODEN DOWEL WITH GUM WRAPPER... an forget about it

GlennCMC70
07-29-2009, 09:57 PM
FIGURES... Chuck WOULD read the instructions...

JUST WRAP A SMALL WOODEN DOWEL WITH GUM WRAPPER... an forget about it

in your case.... a 22 bullet. :P

David Love AI27
07-29-2009, 10:05 PM
FIGURES... Chuck WOULD read the instructions...

JUST WRAP A SMALL WOODEN DOWEL WITH GUM WRAPPER... an forget about it

in your case.... a 22 bullet. :P

hehe... better shut my mouth... you've seen my electrical mess...

Chuck
07-29-2009, 10:50 PM
in your case.... a 22 bullet.

Zing! Best post by Glen in awhile.

Chuck
CMC#14