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Subject: Re: [motm] Module delivery times & solder fumes

From: Mike Estee <squeeker@...>
Date: 2005-02-07

On Mon, 7 Feb 2005, eric f wrote:
> The space I can use in the basement, however, is unventilated. I could
> use a fan to push fumes out the door, but it's February and I'm in
> Chicago... Does the assembly process create a lot of fumes and does
> anyone handle this is a creative way? In the apartment is out of the
> question, so...

Yes it does. The fumes are not good for you, I recomend investing in a
proper solder fume hood and using it. Hakko makes one you can position
over
the work area which is just a fan with a filter. You can also make one
with a vacum and some fittings from http://modularhose.com/

--mikes