[sdiy] Fume extractors / soldering stations

[Harry Bissell]

Do you do so much work that you need a fume extractor ? I've seldom used any, I just use a fan
to direct the fumes away from the bench.

If I had to do something I'd use the dryer hose method and exhaust it outside the building. Another
way to go would be a kitchen range hood (for over a stove). These can be easily vented and usually
have lighting installed to boot. They ~are~ noisy so that would be another problem. The one I have
in my kitchen is a ventless model with activated charcoal filters and a continuous speed control...

Any unit that attaches to the iron itself will have a hose so small it can't work well...

H^) harry



----- Original Message -----
From: Make Noise <tony at makenoisemusic.com>
To: Karl Ekdahl <elektrodwarf at yahoo.se>
Cc: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
Sent: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:47:57 -0500 (EST)
Subject: Re: [sdiy] Fume extractors / soldering stations

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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