[sdiy] ventilation for soldering

[Bob K]

Cool.  Thanks everyone.

Looks like I just saved about $80.

On Tue, Nov 22, 2011 at 4:23 PM, Colin Hinz <lists at meccanion.com> wrote:
> 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
>
>
>
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