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  • Member since
    February 2007
Spray Booth Options
Posted by kans0002 on Sunday, April 20, 2008 10:02 PM

I am looking for a spray booth; however, putting a hole in the wall to remove the fumes is not an option.  Does anyone have a spray booth set up that does not hook up to any duct work?  Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

 Thanks.

  • Member since
    August 2007
  • From: The Plains of Kansas
Posted by doc-hm3 on Sunday, April 20, 2008 11:58 PM
  Do you have access to a sliding glass window?You can make a plug with an exhaust to fit in your window. You really need to exhaust the fumes for your health.

All gave some and some gave all.

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    August 2006
  • From: Neenah, WI
Posted by HawkeyeHobbies on Monday, April 21, 2008 9:30 AM

Not exhausting the fumes outside? A collection system will grab the particulates from the air if equipped with the appropriate filter medium. However, this does nothing for the fumes if you are using petroleum based enamels and lacquers.

Window plugs as shown above are removable and keep things aesthetic as possible when not in use. Some guys use simple box fan placed in an open window. The secure a filter to the intake side and it accomplishes the task effectively and economically. The whole purpose is to remove the suspended particles and fumes from the immediate work area and vent them outside.

Your other option is to wear an appropriate rated respirator. Just be aware that fumes are still present after you remove your mask. A sealed tight room with atomized flammable material and an ignition source KABOOM! The smell will permiate the room and venture outside into the rest of the house...my parent complained of this when I was young. Mom bought me my first window fan.

Gerald "Hawkeye" Voigt

http://hawkeyes-squawkbox.com/

 

 

"Its not the workbench that makes the model, it is the modeler at the workbench."

  • Member since
    February 2007
Posted by kans0002 on Monday, April 21, 2008 10:29 AM
thanks guys...looks like i need to make a trip to the hardware store and see what i can find.
  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: The flat lands of the Southeast
Posted by styrene on Monday, April 28, 2008 7:30 PM

Artograph makes a couple nice models of downdraft booths with both particulate and activated charcoal filters to catch the pigments AND the vapors without having to put ductwork in your window, or punch a hole in the wall.

The booth is also designed (I think) with an exhaust port so you have the option of venting outside if you want.

The activated charcoal filters are more expensive than an equal particulate filter, but the price may be worth it if you don't want to fool with window or wall exhaust ports.

Gip 

1882: "God is dead"--F. Nietzsche

1900: "Nietzsche is dead"--God

  • Member since
    January 2008
  • From: Jupiter, FL
Posted by MarkS1 on Wednesday, April 30, 2008 6:13 PM

Hey,

I built a paintbooth from plans in FSM in 1992.  Used a stove overhead with fan/light.  Like the other guy I ducted (4" dryer hose) it to a pane knocked out of a window. Used a dryer vent cover painted black to replace the pane. You can use plastic flexhose which removes easily if you don't want to look at it all the time.  Benefit of building was it was way cheaper and I could build it to my specs- big with removable shelves, etc. Also used white formica for better lighting and easy cleanup.  I have it mounted to a wall now which saves surface space in my work area.

MarkS

Jupiter, FL 

Regards, Mark S. Jupiter, FL
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