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General Category => Tech Tools => Topic started by: wullymc on March 05, 2015, 04:47:47 AM

Title: Solder Fume Extractor - must have!!
Post by: wullymc on March 05, 2015, 04:47:47 AM

Hi there,

I have just started on building my Beepre.  I have built...or tried too 3 Bottlehead kits before and have never had a fume extractor.

I hate the smell of solder!

I bought the Welder fume extractor and must say it is a must have!  It does a great job if you place it within a foot away.

Just wanted to let people know!

Enjoy your builds....Dave

Title: Re: Solder Fume Extractor - must have!!
Post by: mcandmar on March 05, 2015, 05:36:41 AM

Sounds interesting, can you post a link to the actual unit?

Here is my solution, power supply -> computer fan -> window :)

Title: Re: Solder Fume Extractor - must have!!
Post by: wullymc on March 05, 2015, 05:50:45 AM

That looks great mcandmar.

Here is the link to the one I bought:

http://www.amazon.ca/Weller-WSA350-Bench-Smoke-Absorber/dp/B000EM74SK/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425574122&sr=8-3&keywords=fume+extractor

I live in Ottawa were it has been an extremely cold winter.  That is why I have been waiting so long to start the Beepre.  I would love to open the windows to work on it!

Take care...Dave

Title: Re: Solder Fume Extractor - must have!!
Post by: 2wo on March 05, 2015, 07:33:57 AM

I'm jealous, my fume extractor doesn't have a digital display...John 

Title: Re: Solder Fume Extractor - must have!!
Post by: Doc B. on March 05, 2015, 08:16:22 AM

You adjust it until it reads 6337.