[sdiy] Fume extractors / soldering stations

[Tony Kalomiris]

I use the Oki BVX-101 with the plenum arm extension.
It's quiet(ish) can solder at night without disturbing anybody and I've yet to change the HEPA filter (expensive) after years of moderate use (synth service).
Doesn't take up much space on the bench either.
I paid around 500 bucks for it, ordered through a local electronics store, but the best price I found online is at hmcelectronics in the US.
Btw I used the dryer hose and fan setup for years and it worked well but this Oki is portable -looks like a Darth Vader helmet - no I'm not kidding !

Just make sure when you're ordering to get the correct one, not the one for gas (solvents) but for solder fumes.
I've yet to use it without the plenum arm extension.
This thing has saved my lungs and my furniture from solder fume nasties.
Highly recommended.

Tony Kalomiris


On 2010-12-30, at 8:04 AM, Karl Ekdahl 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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