[Lab] Laser cutter venting

[j ross]

Thanks Mathew - it's workable but I've decided not to go that route. Its
the best arrangement but I'm not crazy about the idea of having to turn the
fan on to do laundry or having it clog up with lint. :)
I think I'm just going to have to bite the bullet and vent though a window
until I can justify a dedicated hole in the wall.
Now if winter would just behave a bit...  :)
 On Jan 26, 2014 10:44 PM, "Matthew Bells" <matt at mbells.ca> wrote:

> It is best to vent lasers with the fan at the outside, to keep the
> pressure in the duct lower than outside to ensure the fumes don’t leak into
> the room. If you do it this way, using the same hole for the dryer would
> work fine: make sure the fan is after the joint. You’ll also have to turn
> this fan on for the dryer.
>
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> *From:* Lab [mailto:lab-bounces at artengine.ca] *On Behalf Of *j ross
> *Sent:* 2014.January.22 23:26
> *To:* lab
> *Subject:* [Lab] Laser cutter venting
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> Just received my new laser cutter so next step is to setup the venting.
> Was thinking of doing a T or Y connection to the dryer vent but worried
> about some exhaust coming back into the dryer. Would like to avoid punching
> another hole in the outside wall just for the laser. Could hijack a
> basement window if needed. Hepa filter unit is possible but a last resort
> (drawing from the Modlab experience and cost).
> Any thoughts or experiences appreciated!
>
> Jeff
>
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