On 11/8/19 1:49 PM, Steve Wilson wrote:
John Larkin wrote:

On Fri, 8 Nov 2019 12:25:02 -0500, Alex Borroughs
wrote:

I've been looking for a cheap, possibly DIY solder smoke solution. I
did see the device here that someone shared, but it appears to use water
and it looks like he's adding the carbon later. I had hoped for
something simpler, then I came across this:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kH5APw_SLUU


My local home improvement store has this filter:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TUDHPS8...?_encoding=UTF
8&psc=1


That particular filter, although somewhat expensive (MERV=12), is
supposed to remove smoke along with a host of other pollutants. It
looks like there are one or two filters also available at even higher
MERV ratings, but more expensive and I wanted the cheapest alternative
that would still take care of the smoke. Using a filter like this in
front of the box fan and placing near my soldering area would no doubt
suck in the smoke, but what about the effectiveness? Anyone ever try it
or use this method? Also, as I wouldn't be running the combination all
the time, it should last a lot longer than 3 months.

Thanks.

How would you know if it works?

I use a pair of Dylos Pro Particle counters:

http://www.dylosproducts.com/?gclid=...Y_ICh3nzwtYEAA
YASAAEgIPRfD_BwE

One at the input of the filter, one at the output.

Ordinarily, particle counters are useless for home use since they cannot
distinguish between organic particles such as dust mite excretement, cat
dander, etc., and harmless mist from taking a shower or cooking.

However, a pair of particle counters are excellent at determing the
effectiveness of a filter.


Great idea until I saw the price, ouch, but probably the no doubt best
way.