Paintbooth

modlvr wrote:

I am using Acrylics. Doesn't that cut down on the fumes also?

If you mean igniting then yes, unless you are using an airbrush cleaner that is flammable like 91% Iso alcohol.  

I agree Mark that a squirrel cage is really all you need.

The only way a paint booth is going to explode is if you have an accumulation of fumes which should never happen when the fan is going.  

MikeV wrote:

ModelNerd wrote: Shaded pole motors are isolated from contact with ignitable vapors.  Actually they are not guaranteed unless it specifically says, "Explosion proof" on the motor and those are very expensive.

Yes, Mike is quite right. Make certain it's rated as explosion proof. Expensive, yes. But it's even more expensive to go to the burn ward, so it's money well spent.

At the very least, a "squirrel cage" type arrangement (where the actual motor is not in the airflow stream) should greatly reduce the possibility of a spark ignition. These can be purchased quite a bit cheaper.

modlvr wrote:

World of Warcraft.

Hehehe thats what I thought. I play Horde on Azgalor server.

ModelNerd wrote:

Shaded pole motors are isolated from contact with ignitable vapors.

Actually they are not guaranteed unless it specifically says, "Explosion proof" on the motor and those are very expensive. 

A word of caution! Basic vent hood and bathroom fans, such as those found at Home Depot, are not typically recommended for the removal of volatile fumes, and can ignite the vapors, causing loss of eyebrows, or much worse. You really should use a "shaded pole" fan/motor, these are available at www.grainger.com . Shaded pole motors (EDIT: most shaded pole motors with a squirrel cage setup) are isolated from contact with ignitable vapors.

Design Master Spray.

Outstanding!

What kind of paint do you use to paint nylon?? 

Thanks.

I already have a resperator that I use when painting nylon for kites.

Andy, there's one more expense you need... BUY A RESPIRATOR! They're pretty cheap at the Home-improvement stores, and well worth what you'll spend! Mine's a 3M brand. That will take care of the fumes your spray booth doesnt get!

Your spray booth looks better than my original one... it was a box i made out of CHEAP plywood in my basement and an old fan with a furnace filter... lol