Homebrew PCBs

I would worry about this particular model.  It says it has a non-stick coating, which would typically be Teflon.  Teflon decomposes into toxic by-products at ~ 200C.  The page here: http://www.fluoridealert.org/pesticides/teflon.decomposition.prod.htm says:

“Overheating of PTFE generates fumes of highly toxic PFIB and poses a serious health hazard to the human respiratory tract. PFIB is approximately ten times as toxic as phosgene [2]. Inhalation of this gas can cause pulmonary edema, which can lead to death.”

I would not use this for reflow soldering, especially if it required bypassing or modifying the thermostat.

-       Bob Headrick

 

 

On Fri, Sep 2, 2011 at 5:55 PM, Peter Harrison
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> I was looking around a local store and came across a tabletop pizza oven:
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> http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9331897/Trail/searchtext%3EPIZZA.htm
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> They are reasonably cheap and should have room inside for about 6" diameter. Has anyone tried reflow with one of these? I guess that, so long as it can get up to about 240 deg C inside it stands a chance but I am not so sure it could get that hot. Certainly, I am not sure enough to try buying one just to see.
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> It would be nice and compact though. Maybe replace the thermostat…
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