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Author: Laura_Brito, Contributing Editor
| The images above show Harold Hamm's Ventilation System.
Harold's system is probably much better than most. While probably not perfect it should be okay for occasional non-fulltime work. Harold says: "that this isn't a good solution for proper ventilation. I also use two other fans not shown. I think the cfm is 1200 but, its been awhile and I can't bet my life on it. I think the cost was $40.00 for the fan, $25.00 for duct and related parts. My advice is to purchase the largest fan you can afford. You can always turn the speed down low." Harold is right, it is better to have more, and it's especially nice to be able to adjust the speed of your exhaust system. |
 | Lori Robbin's takes the simple approach, this is considered ok for the occasional lampworker, but the moment you spend a lot of time in front of the torch, you need to invest in something a little more efficent. I would not suggest anyone use a fan if they are working with fuming, enamels or borosilicate. It really depends on your setup. This works well for her and is a workaround in her case. |
| Carol Saker has a very professional setup going at her studio! As you can see this is a monster!
Carol says: "Here is a picture of my monster that my husband built me. We got everything at Home Depot - a 1200 CFM attic fan that we mounted on a board that is cut to the size of the window. When I want to use the system, I lift the blinds, slide open the window and lift the board into the slots where the window slides. The hose is flexible dryer hose and the hood was constructed of sheet metal and rivets. The whole thing is hung from eye bolts in the ceiling. Would you believe that the reducer (green cone shape where the hose connects) is actually a modified X-mas tree stand. There is even a small hole cut in the board where the propane hose exits to the outside. The hood has nice baffles that corral the torch fumes and send them in the right direction. Good luck finding something that is safe and suitable for you!" |  |
| Richard says:
"My Venting system is 36 inch Nu-tone range hood; it draws 300 cfm's it is right over my torch, so all goes right up into it. It is a duel barrel system. Right next to it I have another Nu-tone barrel kitchen fan that also draws 300 cfm's I have reworked my venting system 3 times trying to make it better. When I first started I had none at all." |
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