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Off Topic welding fumes

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deuce

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Hi..Off topic maybe, but does anyone out there have any experience/recommendation with/for welding fume extraction.$1000-$1500 range. Thanks
 
tomshobby said:
I worked in a large fabrication shop. When the welders worked in confined areas they wore hoods that had fresh air piped in. Since I ran the machine shop I don't know any details of the system,
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Thanks..I think I am thinking of a portable unit..smallish..I don't have a great deal of room in my shop/garage. Several manufacturers make models that would suit me. Dayton makes one..single speed fan..would it suck shielding gas away from the puddle?..I don't know.
 
deuce said:
Thanks..I think I am thinking of a portable unit..smallish..I don't have a great deal of room in my shop/garage. Several manufacturers make models that would suit me. Dayton makes one..single speed fan..would it suck shielding gas away from the puddle?..I don't know.
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I would think that a fan or vacuum unit that created any type of breeze would affect the shielding gas. Piped in air to a helmet would solve the problem without messing with the shielding gas.
Rut
https://www.turbineproducts.com/bre...r-respirator-w-auto-darkening-welding-helmet/
 
You may want to post that question on a welding forum.

I would think that if you situated the Dayton nozzle a feet or two from your work but close enough to get the fumes you should be OK.\

I used a box fan to create a draft when I did a lot of welding. I was in the garage so it was not a problem getting fumes in the house.

David
 
Rut said:
I would think that a fan or vacuum unit that created any type of breeze would affect the shielding gas. Piped in air to a helmet would solve the problem without messing with the shielding gas.
Rut
https://www.turbineproducts.com/bre...r-respirator-w-auto-darkening-welding-helmet/
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Thanks for the idea. Ideal probably for a stationary platform, but getting into tight spaces..footwell of my tr3 for instance, I think would be tough...and taking off the hood, I would be back in the fumes and they are really starting to bother me. Good idea though. Looking at an Ace unit now..2 speeds. Pricey but I only have one set of lungs left
 
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