Ventilation: Preaching to the Converted

[Rockpooljewels]

I agree, this brings it home to all lampworkers, we sometimes neglect ourselves and our safety because we can't wait to get started on making beadies 

My old shed didnt have anything, I used to prop windows open etc...when DH built proper shedio he fitted a powerful kitchen extractor fan just above my workspace....the difference is amazing, you can see the torch flame bend toward the fan, which I assume is good, and the constant sore throat/dry mouth have gone. I drink lots of water while I torch too, always good to stay hydrated.

I am so pleased that you are feeling better, and you were right to raise this matter.

Mandyxxx

[JaySpangles]

Sorry to be dim but..
what's a reducer? and by 'hydroponic fan' do you mean one of those used in hyroponic plant production units?

Would a kitchen extractor fan do the job?

I am currently in a shed with an open window.  I mostly have to close the outside door because any wind makes a draught for the flame, and anyway as winter draws in it will be too cold (I don't have any heating either.)

It is one of those things I have been considering but not got round to, but will do after reading this lot.
J.

[Rockpooljewels]

I am no expert, but I have a big extractor hood over my worktable, and it's fine. It has been sited quite low, but seems to catch everything, done all the smoke tests, and its vented to outside, the flame drags toward it which makes me think it's absolutely fine, also my carbon mono detector hasn't detected anything!

So I would say a decent kitchen extractor is ok

Mandyx

[Mand]

Netty -I wondered the same....

Sorry to be dim but..
what's a reducer? and by 'hydroponic fan' do you mean one of those used in hyroponic plant production units? date=1254494696]


Sorry to sound thick but what is a "reducer" ?

It's that metal thing shaped like a funnel that I've clamped to the table. They are sold for reducing the diameter on the hose but I thought it made a good funnel to catch a bigger area if you see what I mean  Reducer is the name to search ebay with

[mad bunny]

I don't have any ventilation.   
Well I have it ready to be installed, DH just hasn't got round to it yet.  He has to drill a hole in the wall, which should be done in the next couple of weeks.  However in the meantime I have nearly always said no to using my torch.  If on occasion I have used it, it's been for an hour max.  Can't remember the last time I did light it it's been so long.   

Thank you for giving us a kick up the backside and glad your feeling better Stacy.