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  • Member since
    September 2008
  • From: Whitby, ON
Paint Booth - Fan Mounting Question
Posted by Danger on Friday, June 24, 2011 3:16 PM

My current home made paint booth is under powered and has several air leaks. I am using a range hood unit that only pulls about 175 cfm.
I recently purchased a new Dayton blower (1TDR7) rated for 485cfm. I plan on building a new bottom backdraft booth from scratch.
There will be a plenum area on the back of the booth.
My concern is where and how to mount the blower. Should the whole blower be in this space or should it be mounted on the outside (top) with a whole cut for the inlet? What wuold be a good material to use as a seal around any hole I cut?
Any pictures or diagrams would be very helpful in my design.
Thanks

Danger

  • Member since
    October 2009
Posted by STJohnson on Saturday, June 25, 2011 11:16 AM

Hi Danger

I used the 2 speed version of this motor when I made my downdraft booth a year or so ago.

I ended up making a ring out of MDF (thickness can vary) and mounted the motor on the underside (outside) of the box. Only the blower cage is exposed to the fumes the actual motor is well outside where the air can cool the motor. They get very warm if left on for any length of time.

Your booth will be a backdraft, but I would think mounting the motor would be similar only on the back.

I use two filters the first (stage) uses a plastic mesh universal filter available at Lowe's(cut to size) then directly underneath that filter say about 2" underneath I use a 16x 25 pleated furnace filter. Then another couple of inches below that there is a 6" diameter hole thru the bottom of the box and you can see the blower wheel/cage.

I also use a 6" exhaust out to a crank out window. The end of the exhaust is pushed thru 2" of blue board and sealed wit caulking. The blue board is in place of the window screen and can be easily removed with no damaged to the window.

I only mention the exhaust because it is a critical part of the booth. I'm sure yours will differ but give it careful consideration. Diameter and length of run as well as bends have a noticeable effect on efficiency.

Mine has worked just great. I spray allot of lacquer and never ever smell it when not wearing a respirator.  I do recommend a respirator at all times. Its just that sometimes I'm lazy just want to paint something quickEmbarrassed

If you think pictures would be helpful even though mine is a downdraft and your making a backdraft.. let me know

 

Good luck

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: Twin Cities of Minnesota
Posted by Don Stauffer on Tuesday, June 28, 2011 9:27 AM

Cork makes a good gasket, for a good seal.  Auto parts stores sell several materials for making gaskets.

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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