You might also consider a standard filter in front of the HEPA filter to extend the HEPA filter's lifespan. Because soldering fumes are composed of both tiny particles and gasses, you need both a HEPA particulate filter as well as an activated carbon filter to neutralize the respective threats. The foam "filter" that's used to keep dust out of your computer case will not capture the nastiness that soldering produces. Very nice looking project! I feel compelled to issue a health warning about evil fumes, though. Stick the self-adhesive rubber feet to the bottom of the enclosure
#Desktop fume extractor install
Plug the power cord into an outlet and test the fan and switchĪssemble the filter sandwich and install the front lid Install the lid/fan assembly, switch, and ground wire Strip the ground wire and install the eyelet Pass all four wires out the power switch hole, add shrink tubing to all four wires, and solder in the switch (consult the switch data sheet and/or pin out the switch with a multimeter to ensure a proper connection) Separate and strip the fan cord’s conductors Strip all three of the power cord conductorsĬut the fan connector off the power cord that came with the fan with a little more than enough wire to reach the switch This stain relief will protect your connections should the cord get pulled or yanked. Tie a knot in the power cord to prevent it from being pulled out the power cord hole and grommet. Strip the outer insulation off of a sufficient length of the power cord to expose the insulated conductor wires Pass the cord through the wire grommet from the outside of the enclosure and pull through a good length of cord 25" wire grommet into the power wire hole on the enclosureĬut the C13 (computer plug) off of the IEC power cord Mount the fan and the chrome grill on the back lid leaving the nylon lock nut intend for the ground connection loose Depending on how your enclosure fits together, at this point you might want to make some notes on the back of the lids and inside of the enclosure denoting top, bottom, front lid, back lid, etc.ĭetermine which fan mounting bolt is going to hold the ground wire and remove the paint from the fan in that area If everything fits and works up to this point, disassemble everything and get ready for paint. Rather than struggle with the switch, I ran the power cord that came with the fan out the switch hole so I could power the thing up. I made sure the switch fit when I filed the hole. If your switch hole is just big enough, it can be difficult to pop the switch in and out. Mount the filter sandwich and the fan in the enclosure with the lid screws included with the enclosure. Secure the Silverstone grill with 4, #8-32 wing nuts Slide the filter down the 1.5" #8-32 screws and place the second Silverstone grill on top Mount a Silverstone grill on the other enclosure lid using the 1.5" #8-32 screws and nuts Use one of the Silverstone grills as a template to cut a square of filter material and poke the mounting holes Mount the fan and chrome grill on the back lid with the 2” #8-32 screws and nylon lock nuts.
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