[Elecraft] Solder fume extractor recommendation solicited

Dick Dievendorff dieven at msn.com
Mon Jan 15 20:34:30 EST 2007


I find myself suffering asthma-like symptoms after hunching over a 
fascinating project breathing solder fumes for a few hours.  My tolerance 
for this hasn't improved over the years, and I have gotten into some real 
panic situations because I felt that I couldn't breathe at all after 
soldering for a while.  I found that an asthma "rescue" inhalor helped 
immensely.  But I'd prefer to avoid the problem entirely if possible.

Before I embark on my K2 assembly project, I'd like to obtain or create some 
sort of device to remove the solder fumes rather than inhale them.

What devices would you recommend?  I'm willing to spend $100, but I'd prefer 
not to invest in some sort of industrial-strength device that costs $500 or 
more and needs to be wheeled around.  How well do these things work for you?

Thanks & 73 de Dick, K6KR
dieven at msn.com




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