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Does anyone know where I can get an explosion proof fan? Preferably on the smaller/cheaper end of things.

Thanks

The two words you mention, smaller and cheaper, do not go in the same sentence or even page with explosion proof anything.

You and me are in the same boat. We both need an explosion proof setup. So I'm the one who'll be bidding against you on Ebay on the next good deal.

No Joke, one day I let a thousand dollar system get away because the seller wouldn't answer emails as to shipping. It went for $125 eighteen inch Dayton.

If you care to shop for a new one try MSCDirect.com

Excuse my ignorance..... but why couldn't you drive a fan blade with a belt from a moter that was outside your spray booth?

Would that eliminate the need for an explosion proof fan?

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Brock that sounds like a good idea. Does anyone else use that method? Or does anyone have other options besides spraying out side? Out side won't work for me.

Could I wear my motorcycle leather suit and protect my head and just use a regular fan?   

Graham, maybe you need a good set of earplugs as well and an asbestos suit, to protect from the explosion and ensuing fire.

It's been a great day!

Graham, phone

Canadian Electro Drive (1982) Ltd.
1538 Kebet Way
Port Coquitlam, British Columbia   V3C 5M5
Canada
Phone: 604-421-2822
Fax: 604-421-3113

They sell all things Baldor and probably know about exp, fans.

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Ahh Baldor, music to my ears, great motors, made in Ft. Smith Arkansas, next to the Whirlpool Plant.

Brock, you are right. Some exp proof fans are mounted just as you say. It's not just the motor, but the spark of a blade, they usually use aluminum cast blades.

Someone mentioned positive pressure, that is probably the best alternative I've heard. Probably won't pass firecode but it might just save your life. Old squirrel cage fans are to be had for nearly free. Old central systems have 'em. The old ones even use belts.

Well I think I'm going to have to give up on Nitro and switch to KTM-9.   

I sprayed the back and sides of my first guitar with Nitro and was very pleased with the results, but I was just using a regular fan since I wasn't aware of just how dangerous nitro is. It's surprising that the general public is able to get nitro so easily.

I think that if i ever spray a guitar, it'll be with KTM-9, seems far less dangerous than Nitro.

Serge