Question

Steps to make an smoke absorber

Answer 1

Answer:

Step 1: Gather Parts and Tools

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Parts:

1 Empty (Betty Crocker) Frosting container

1 2.5" , 12V Fan (got mine from an old scanner)

1 12v Power adapter

small piece of Kitchen Exhaust filter mesh

Tools:

Scissors

Wire cutter / stripper

Electrical tape

Step 2: Start ( and Finish) the Build.

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1.- Grab the cap and use your scissors to cut a circular hole around the edges of the inside o ring that is in the cap.

2.- Turn the container around, and draw three u / v shaped, equally separated guides to cut out the exhaust holes. (see pictures for clarity). you should end up with a "peace sign" looking back-end.

3.- Use a magic marker to trace around the filter mesh using the front of the container as a guide (see picture)

4.- Insert the cut out circular filter mesh into the inside of the cap(cover).

5.- Place the fan into the container until it hits the bottom, it should be a snug fit.

6.- Put the cap with the filter mesh back on the container.

7.- connect the wires from the fan to the power transformer and insulate with electrical tape.

8.- Plug it in and enjoy a smoke free environment.

Hope yo liked this easy to build smoke extractor.

Step 3: Smoke Extractor in Use and Going Further

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Here you can see the extractor used as a "smokeless ash tray". You can also use it as a fume extractor when you are soldering.

Goinig further , you can add a switch between one of the cables to turn it on and off, I have mine connected to a power strip that I turn off when I'm not working.

You can also insert an air freshener, or an active carbon filter inside the container to enhance the operation.