I Use A Fan

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In Reply to: Does anybody use a smoke absorber when soldering posted by sl-15 on October 23, 2008 at 00:24:45:

I just blow the "smoke" toward the bathroom and run the bathroom fan.
The stuff to worry about is the lead in some solders. I don't know that flux is troublesome.
Back in the 80s I was doing some tear-down and rebuild of old equipment. I got really bad headaches. I haven't had a headache since using the fan. And I haven't always had a bathroom exhaust fan to take care of it.
You could go to a home building store and get an exhaust fan (110V AC) and some ductwork (flexible) to carry the fumes to the window. Just set it on its side and then use that ductwork to get to the window. It would work but wouldn't be pretty!

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Topic - Does anybody use a smoke absorber when soldering - sl-15 00:24:45 10/23/08 (8)

Yes, it's worth getting one - badman 08:11:24 11/14/08 (0)

Thanks everybody, - sl-15 18:31:56 10/27/08 (0)

I use a fan and an open window - richardl 10:03:10 10/23/08 (0)

RE: Does anybody use a smoke absorber when soldering - Dan_ed 09:52:04 10/23/08 (0)

My brain seems to absorb the fumes without killing many neurones per kit (nt) - xcortes 08:28:37 10/23/08 (0)

I Use A Fan - Grainger49 10/23/0807:32:22 10/23/08 (0)

RE: Does anybody use a smoke absorber when soldering - cvandyke 07:08:13 10/23/08 (0)

RE: Does anybody use a smoke absorber when soldering - tsingle999 06:01:11 10/23/08 (0)

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I Use A Fan - Grainger49 10/23/0807:32:22 10/23/08 (0)

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