SOLD - PARTS Solder Fume Extractors

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Upgraded my fume extraction system and have these for sale which have served me well.
Blackjack 486
Xytronics 426DLX

$40 for the pair plus shipping - figure large USPS flat rate box. - SOLD!
 

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If I may, what did you purchase for the upgrade, I am looking into doing the same.......
I was given one with a gooseneck. That particular model is no longer available for sale but there are many choices available. Amazon is a good place to start then you can shop. Just be sure to pick up filters or be able to make your own:

fume extractors on Amazon

I had to modify mine to add a switch on the front versus the rear so that would be one item to check. Speed control is nice but I end up running full speed as I don't need to have the end as close to the soldering site leaving room for my illuminated magnifying glass. The funnel on the end is definitely a must.
 
Thank you.....

I have an old drier exhaust vent to the outside that is kinda near my work station and taking into account the cost of a new fume extractor, I think I might be able to jury rig an exhaust system using that and probably save half - and it would all go out.....

Thanks again.
 
Thank you.....

I have an old drier exhaust vent to the outside that is kinda near my work station and taking into account the cost of a new fume extractor, I think I might be able to jury rig an exhaust system using that and probably save half - and it would all go out.....

Thanks again.
Careful - the lead can plate out inside the dryer vent, and then you have a different problem to deal with.
 
Careful - the lead can plate out inside the dryer vent, and then you have a different problem to deal with.
Doing anything is better than doing nothing and it's not like 8 hours a day, 5 days a week exposure (for most folks). The vapors are more from the flux than lead content as I understand it so more to protect against lung irritation and asthma. Hand to mouth contact is more of a concern for the lead in the research I did when I was setting up my benches in my house 25 years ago. Been using extractors for a majority of my soldering for many years. I can't say 100% as that's impractical but no argument it's good practice for large jobs like changing out sockets on a Galaga.
 
Doing anything is better than doing nothing and it's not like 8 hours a day, 5 days a week exposure (for most folks). The vapors are more from the flux than lead content as I understand it so more to protect against lung irritation and asthma. Hand to mouth contact is more of a concern for the lead in the research I did when I was setting up my benches in my house 25 years ago. Been using extractors for a majority of my soldering for many years. I can't say 100% as that's impractical but no argument it's good practice for large jobs like changing out sockets on a Galaga.
I understand. I'm just thinking most ducts are made of galvanized material, which is cooler, and would attract precipitates.

Much like the guy who warehoused a bunch of instruments from World War II aircraft with Radium-painted dials found out, it's easy to become a superfund site if you lose control.

Lead melts at 621 degrees F, and vaporizes (becomes airborne) at 900 degrees F. Provided you aren't soldering in those temperatures (it would be hard on traces that much is certain), it should have little risk of lead transport.
 
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