Glasses fog

[GlennLever]

Because you are breathing heavy inside the helmet, hose should work to clear that up

I will experiment with breathing through a hose.

[denverflatheader]

Glenn - hope you find a solution.  All of us know what it takes just to make it to the starting line. You can’t see, you can’t go…  Alan

[glofria]

I want to thank someone for adding me to this site. Been lurking here from time to time and thought I would take this opportunity to step up and join in the conversation. Many of you may already know me through personal contact (Hi Bruce  ) and other chat spots I belong to.

Regarding glasses and face shields fogging up, here is a simple solution used in by film production people; swab the lenses with isopropyl alcohol before getting in the car. Should be good for an evening but doesn't hurt to reapply.

Another trick taught to me by former N/FC and AA/FA shoe Jeff Utterback is to soak a towel with Dawn Soap (and a small amount of water to thin it out some) and wipe on the lenses, but don't wipe off. Jeff kept his towel in a plastic bag to reuse later.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Gino Ofria
VHS Racing
A/GS 3638

[jeff/21]

We use to tape a piece of leather or fabric across the nose hanging to the bottom of the helmet that way you don't breath into the helmet

[GlennLever]

I want to thank someone for adding me to this site. Been lurking here from time to time and thought I would take this opportunity to step up and join in the conversation. Many of you may already know me through personal contact (Hi Bruce  ) and other chat spots I belong to.

Regarding glasses and face shields fogging up, here is a simple solution used in by film production people; swab the lenses with isopropyl alcohol before getting in the car. Should be good for an evening but doesn't hurt to reapply.

Another trick taught to me by former N/FC and AA/FA shoe Jeff Utterback is to soak a towel with Dawn Soap (and a small amount of water to thin it out some) and wipe on the lenses, but don't wipe off. Jeff kept his towel in a plastic bag to reuse later.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,

Gino Ofria
VHS Racing
A/GS 3638

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[Rusty Kramer]

This is not a quick solution but I have always wanted a hose with air to my helmet.  Finally did that on my latest set up. bought an F28? blower from Fresh air systems Tech.  or FAST. They have a blower that mounts to the helmet but will the big cage padding that looks like an entry exit issue to me.
Your Helmet needs a port and you need to find a spot for the blower. it is light but a little bulky. . I bought a new simpson drag bandit that has the hose option on the left side.  you can get the hose option on the top of some helmets I believe.
This is not bottled air but just blown air. Helmet has a fitting straight or 90 degree. I think FAST can add the port on some helmets.   I don't notice the hose at all in the car now.like anything it took me a while to get placement of the components figured out.   Very nice on Hot days to get some air,  and helps with the fog issue in the evenings. Not fast cheap solution but if you are ready for a new helmet I would recommend looking into it.  I would never be without mine now.

[GlennLever]

I think a blower mounted on the helemt would create clearance problems in my dragster

[glofria]

Be careful that circulation air within your helmet doesn't dry out your eyes. It may cause you to blink at the wrong time. Just sayin.

[GlennLever]

Be careful that circulation air within your helmet doesn't dry out your eyes. It may cause you to blink at the wrong time. Just sayin.

That would not be a good thing.

[GlennLever]

So I have an idea.

Mount a small 12 volt squirrel  cage fan with a hose attached and the open end pointed at my face.

Use a momentary on push button to turn it on.

When sitting in the staging lanes or when needed before a run push the button to get some air circulation around the glasses to defog them.

While on a run if there ever was a (god for bid) a fire it would be off.

Having problems finding the right fan though.

[ricardo1967]

Glenn, I assume contact lenses don't work for you? (didn't work for me)

Best luck.

[LZ]

Mount a small 12 volt squirrel  cage fan with a hose attached and the open end pointed at my face.

Use a momentary on push button to turn it on.

When sitting in the staging lanes or when needed before a run push the button to get some air circulation around the glasses to defog them.

While on a run if there ever was a (god for bid) a fire it would be off.

Having problems finding the right fan though.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/261871044751

There are some of what you say over at pegasus also. Seen them .  My self am looking at possibly using  my very small cordless blower I have.
Bought this to cool the converter off. leaving right on golf cart to put on at tow back
Looking at ways to turn car around fast.
Luke

[Paul New]

Mount a small 12 volt squirrel  cage fan with a hose attached and the open end pointed at my face.

Use a momentary on push button to turn it on.

When sitting in the staging lanes or when needed before a run push the button to get some air circulation around the glasses to defog them.

While on a run if there ever was a (god for bid) a fire it would be off.

Having problems finding the right fan though.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/261871044751

There are some of what you say over at pegasus also. Seen them .  My self am looking at possibly using  my very small cordless blower I have.
Bought this to cool the converter off. leaving right on golf cart to put on at tow back
Looking at ways to turn car around fast.
Luke

Mount this at the front of the car in front of where the flames could come from problem solved maybe

[GlennLever]

Not sure I can find or put my hands on anything that will work before the last race which gives me the winter to play with it.

Never tried contacts, not a fan of putting anything in my eyes.

I did order a "mini cooling fan off e-bay and have a place where it might be mounted. We will see.

I like the idea of the momentary push button, in order for it to run I have to hold the switch, will not be doing that under power.

My problems are in the staging lanes and pulling up to the tree

[Rusty Kramer]

Glen,
I did this on my old SC car. Years ago.. If i remember right what I found was a squirrel cage type fan that was an old auto accessory for a rear window defogger for a car back in the 60s? pretty hoaky little plastic thing but it worked. This was 25 years ago so i don't know what you could find but that is what I did and worked OK.  I just had it on a toggle but on a RED.