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Title: Kool-o-Matic
Post by: druehlman on August 21, 2023, 01:33:57 pm
So I now have to travel down the Kool-o-Matic rabbit hole.  as anyone been able to find or source a replacement cover or a fabricated solution?  I have looked through many of the forum posts, but haven't seen any photos of fixes or or complete fan replacements.  Ours was damaged when we purchased our U320 and the cover is starting to fail to the point where I don't want to have it fly off or not provide protection.  Thanks for any help in advance!

Dave
Title: Re: Kool-o-Matic
Post by: craneman on August 21, 2023, 02:26:45 pm
Do a search as several of us have replaced it with a Fantastic fan. I don't have time right now to look for my post on it.

found it

Vent Replacement in Kitchen (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=45713.msg464725#msg464725)
Title: Re: Kool-o-Matic
Post by: floridarandy on August 21, 2023, 03:03:19 pm
Here's what I for and have been super happy with it. Hopefully still available.

Koolmatic Fan Interior Cover - 3D Printer Solution (https://www.foreforums.com/index.php?topic=40307.msg399647#msg399647)
Title: Re: Kool-o-Matic
Post by: Peter on August 21, 2023, 03:41:28 pm
I too ordered the replacement floridarandy stated. Works and looks great!
Peter
Title: Re: Kool-o-Matic
Post by: Ralph on August 21, 2023, 04:14:06 pm
So I now have to travel down the Kool-o-Matic rabbit hole.  as anyone been able to find or source a replacement cover or a fabricated solution?  I have looked through many of the forum posts, but haven't seen any photos of fixes or or complete fan replacements.  Ours was damaged when we purchased our U320 and the cover is starting to fail to the point where I don't want to have it fly off or not provide protection.  Thanks for any help in advance!

Dave
Are you asking about the exterior or interior cover?
Title: Re: Kool-o-Matic
Post by: druehlman on August 21, 2023, 05:09:56 pm
Are you asking about the exterior or interior cover?

I am looking for the exterior cover.  ours is cracked. and one bracket is bent.
Title: Re: Kool-o-Matic
Post by: Barry & Cindy on August 21, 2023, 05:28:14 pm
Roof vent repairs are possible with tape and straighten (or make a new one) bracket. Many like to keep the Kool-o-matic working.
Title: Re: Kool-o-Matic
Post by: Ralph on August 21, 2023, 08:17:09 pm
Mine fell victim to a falling tree limb 6 years ago. I duct taped it together until I got home a couple of weeks later, I then took it to a local auto body shop and they repaired it with the stuff they use to attach body panels nowadays. They charged me 80 bucks If I remember correctly...I like the Kool-o-Matic and wanted to keep it rather than replace.

Although the crack line is still visible on top it is stronger than it ever was in that area...nobody except me is going to be up there looking at it anyway. The crack line could be ground out and filled in but it doesn't bother me as is...I call it a "battle scar"


Title: Re: Kool-o-Matic
Post by: red tractor on August 22, 2023, 09:56:45 am
I have a cover. I am in Riverview Florida.
Title: Re: Kool-o-Matic
Post by: Want2rv on August 24, 2023, 09:48:39 am
I have one in South Jersey I'd be glad to part with.