[sdiy] Fume extractors / soldering stations

[Make Noise]

Def. Stay away from the Aoyue 2702A+ it is almost completely useless. I built a fume extractor using flexible duct work and exhaust window (the stuff you connect to your dryer exhaust) and an inline duct fan. Bought it all at lowes for less then $200. 

Tony Rolando
Make Noise


On Dec 30, 2010, at 7:04 AM, Karl Ekdahl <elektrodwarf at yahoo.se> wrote:

> Hi list
> 
> A while ago i bought a Weller WSA350 fume extractor which i must say that i'm highly disappointed with, so i need a better one. 
> 
> Seems to me that the best kind would be the kind of soldering irons with a built-in fume extractor directly on the pen (but i could be wrong), and since i wouldn't mind upgrading my soldering iron (a Weller WES51) it sounds like a good deal. However i can't seem to find any in the <$500 price range except the Aoyue 2702A+ which would be awesome except it seems isn't very good... any hints? 
> 
> Also, it really is a fume extractor that i need so if you know of any decently priced fume extraction systems (<$300) please do tell...
> 
> Lastly, does Hot Air systems work well with DIP components or is that mainly a SMD-thing? Looking for ways to speed up my soldering...
> 
> KArl
> 
> 
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