Inland FumeTrap™
Anyone aware of the need for a safer environment when soldering is an excellent customer for a FumeTrap™.
All stained glass artists that solder should use a ventilation system that evacuates or collects and holds fumes, not
recirculating them as a simple blower fan would. The most effective system is one that vents to the outside. Since most
artists and hobbyists can't install such a system, the FumeTrap™ fills the need by removing and absorbing the fumes
and vapors created when soldering.
Most fluxes generate hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide fumes which we don't think about, but
are also harmful with prolonged exposure.
The FumeTrap™ provides the first economic means of removing the fumes and vapors created when soldering stained
glass.
It's lightweight enough to place right on the project being soldered with soft rubber feet to protect the surface.
One year warranty.
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About the FumeTrap™ The FumeTrap™ is a 5" w x 6" d x 5" h steel frame housing with a powerful intake fan. The front of the unit has a fixed grill cover. A disposable activated charcoal filter is enclosed in a reusable grill cover that easily "snaps" into the rear of the housing. Activated charcoal removes the fumes and vapors generated when soldering. The large grillwork spacing allows for maximum fume drawing. Never place fingers or objects into the grill and keep the unit away from children. Four large rubber feet provide stability and a cushion to protect whatever surface the unit is placed on. The handle on the unit allows it to be moved as you solder. Using the FumeTrap™ Your FumeTrap™ provides maximum filtering when it is positioned near the tip of your soldering iron; within 6-8" is ideal. As you work reposition the FumeTrap™ so it remains directly in front of where you are soldering. The FumeTrap™'s activated charcoal filter was chosen specifically for its ability to remove those fumes and vapors associated with soldering. It is difficult to specify an exact time interval for replacing the filter since individual use of the unit will range. If you hold the filter cartridge (the filter mounted in the removable rear grill) up to the light and there is visible blockage replace it. If it feels sticky or tacky, replace it. The filters are not reusable. Don't try to extend their use life by washing, vacuuming or shaking them. |