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My paint booth will be set up in the basement, and I was wondering if I could vent it into the same room. Venting out a window would mean a major rework. I plan to rework my area in a couple of years, but would like to do more airbrushing before that. I mainly use acrylics. Thanks, knox
A carbon filter in front of a particle filter will suffice. Check eBay for affordable carbon filters.
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I vented mine through one of those dryer vents with a flap. Super easy to install and connect to with flexible dryer duct. I'd be against venting into the room. Even if you don't notice the fumes, babies and pets will and they won't complain.
I'm not disagreeing with Chrisk-k at all, maybe just really conservative.
Modeling is an excuse to buy books.
I really think you need a fan, to blow that stuff outside, and also wear a respirator to protect yourself form what doesn't get blown out. I had a friend who died, from inhaling paint fumes over many years.
Gimme a pigfoot, and a bottle of beer...
GMorrison I'm not disagreeing with Chrisk-k at all, maybe just really conservative.
You are not being conservative. I think, in hindsight, my initial thought wasn't good. A carbon filter remains effective for about 10 days. The OP would need to replace a carbon filter over and over again, which would cost more than the work needed to vent outside. It'd be better to get the vent work done.
Cadet Chuck I really think you need a fan, to blow that stuff outside, and also wear a respirator to protect yourself form what doesn't get blown out. I had a friend who died, from inhaling paint fumes over many years.
Just wondering,did he die as a direct result of our hobby,or did he deal with enamels and lacquers as part of his job ? Because just dying as a result of model painting is scary and sad.
I don't vent my booth in the winter. A good filter cleans up the overspray, and slows the volatiles, so I find an unvented booth is not too much of a problem- a lot nicer than no booth at all.
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The man who died was an artist, not a modeler. He was a WWII vet who spent many years creating large paintings on canvas, mostly of WWII aircraft, from his memories of his days in the service. I believe he used oil paints and usually a brush, rather than airbrush.
Thank you for the responses. It sounds like venting is a better way to go. I'm a little sad about that, but I will try to work something out. I just feel like I will use my airbrush more if it is convenient. Of course that could be wishful thinking as well. Thanks again. knox
Mine is also vented in my room. But the order should be particle filter then the fume filter.
But I also wear this...
www.ebay.com/.../261732142129
The 3M mask is designed for particle (the one outside in white) and fume protection (carbon filter).
check out the video www.youtube.com/watch.
Near the end you will see the exploded view of the filter. Showing which filtered first.
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