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Home made Fume Extractor

October 4th, 2009 Leave a comment Go to comments

I got inspired to build my own “Fume Extractor” after watching this VIDEO

I wanted to make a big one, so I used a Pelican case instead of an Altoid tin, with a large computer case fan and a 12v DC power adapter instead of two 9v.

Large Fume Extractor

Large Fume Extractor

Easy to open

Easy to open

It works!

It works!

It works pretty well, I no longer smell the solder.  The airflow isn’t as strong as I would like it to be.   It may need a better filter, or MORE POWER!

You can find the ingredients to make an Altoid tin version here:  How to:  Candy tin fume extractor


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  1. Engr MD Mustafijur (@tusharjan)
    October 7th, 2011 at 05:16 | #1

    Very interested in your filter. I’m looking at building a similar cabinet and would love to hear about your experience. There has been a lot of talk regarding this subject.
    http://www.vodex.co.uk/

  2. October 23rd, 2011 at 17:23 | #2

    It works pretty well, I no longer smell the solder. The airflow isn’t as strong as I would like it to be. It may need a better filter, or MORE POWER!
    http://www.vodex.co.uk/

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