WTB: Smoke/fume eater for soldering

That would be cool to have. If anyone has more than one, please PM me. Thanks
 
I love the description on their site about solder fumes containing lead. Lead boils at over 3000°F- other chemicals are probably present but not lead since no one is soldering at over 3000°F.


I hate to link Wikipedia, but

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder

Look specifically at the lead solder section which is what most of us use.
 
I hate to link Wikipedia, but

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Solder

Look specifically at the lead solder section which is what most of us use.

From my understanding, the "melting point" in lead and the "boiling point" in lead where lead vapors would be caused are much different. Tin and lead in solder fumes are minimal to non-existent, while the zinc oxide from the flux is what is irritating in the fumes.
 
From my understanding, the "melting point" in lead and the "boiling point" in lead where lead vapors would be caused are much different. Tin and lead in solder fumes are minimal to non-existent, while the zinc oxide from the flux is what is irritating in the fumes.

Ahh, I misunderstood what you were saying. In any case, Lead or no lead, If given the choice I wouldn't suggest breathing the fumes in.
 
Ahh, I misunderstood what you were saying. In any case, Lead or no lead, If given the choice I wouldn't suggest breathing the fumes in.

Agreed!!! I just use a small desk fan and open the garage door. But that fan looks pretty handy for only $40.
 
2600,
How much are they and what make is it?

Just took a look and it was a SolderTek. Not sure how much they bought it for, but pretty close to the one linked to in the 3rd post of this thread. There are a few on EBAY as well for about the same price, ~$35.
 
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