[sdiy] ventilation for soldering

[Colin Hinz]

On Tue, 22 Nov 2011, Bob K wrote:

> Hi folks,
>
> I was wondering if anyone's used this "Benchtop Smoke Absorder" from Jameco?
>
> http://www.jameco.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10001_10001_684810_-1
>
> I'll be soldering on my workbench (ahem... kitchen table) and really
> don't want to fill my tiny apartment with the smell of solder.
>
> What do you all use to get rid of the smell of solder?

Does your kitchen have a vent hood above the stove, one that properly
vents to the outside world? Then you're set! If it'll clear the air
of breakfast tragedy, it'll clear out your flux fumes too.

Failing that, a window that opens and some small fans to wedge into
the opening.

I wouldn't have much hope for benchtop devices that just recirculate
the air through some sort of filter, but I could be wrong....

- Colin