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Re: [motm] Module delivery times & solder fumes

2005-02-07 by Mike Estee

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

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