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General Category => N Gauge Discussion => Topic started by: Oldman on February 14, 2016, 09:43:00 AM

Title: Fume extraction?
Post by: Oldman on February 14, 2016, 09:43:00 AM
Looking for cheap ideas for a method of removing the smell of glues as some paints and solder
My modelling is done on the dining room table and I currently have to open a window before I can carry out these tasks - not good when cold and damp etc.
Title: Re: Fume extraction?
Post by: Jerry Howlett on February 14, 2016, 09:51:44 AM
Light a candle .....
Title: Re: Fume extraction?
Post by: zwilnik on February 14, 2016, 09:56:25 AM
Something like this? Soldering fume extractor (basically a portable version of a cooker hood fan with better filters)

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SOLDERING-SMOKE-EXTRACTOR-ABSORBER-FILTER/dp/B008M6DM0O/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1455443775&sr=8-6&keywords=filter+fan (http://www.amazon.co.uk/SOLDERING-SMOKE-EXTRACTOR-ABSORBER-FILTER/dp/B008M6DM0O/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1455443775&sr=8-6&keywords=filter+fan)

Title: Re: Fume extraction?
Post by: joe cassidy on February 14, 2016, 11:40:46 AM
I invite my sons' glue-sniffing friends around for a party.

Best regards (with tongue in cheek),


Joe
Title: Re: Fume extraction?
Post by: Bealman on February 14, 2016, 11:46:04 AM
Proably not a bad idea.... I've been breathing in solder fumes for 55 years now and it hasn't  done hasn't done hasn't done me any harm any harm any harm at all.
Title: Re: Fume extraction?
Post by: joe cassidy on February 14, 2016, 11:53:01 AM
Joking apart, precautions when dealing with fumes, micro-particles, etc. are important in our hobby.

I knew a guy who used to melt lead to make his own fishing weights.

Everything was fine until he reached about 65 years of age when the effects started to show.

Best regards,


Joe
Title: Re: Fume extraction?
Post by: Bealman on February 14, 2016, 12:09:51 PM
Looks like I'm  sunk next year then, unless I lighten up  ;)
Title: Re: Fume extraction?
Post by: joe cassidy on February 14, 2016, 07:00:31 PM
Time to switch to unleaded beer George  :(

Best regards,


Joe
Title: Re: Fume extraction?
Post by: Railwaygun on February 16, 2016, 10:50:16 AM
look in skips for a cooker extractor unit / chat up local builder/kitchen shop

build a box ( use cardboard!) and fit hood to top - Voila!!
Title: Re: Fume extraction?
Post by: Mirrlees on February 17, 2016, 11:57:12 PM
http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=29681.msg333466#msg333466 (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=29681.msg333466#msg333466)

That is a solder fume extractor from Rapid Electronics.

Cheers