Hi everyone!
I took some lampworking classes in collage and after longing to melt some glass for 3 years, I'm finally taking the plunge
. I'm fairly handy and am planning to set up as much as possible myself.
I found a Bethlehem Bravo for cheap on Craigslist with hoses, regs, and flashback arresters. I'm building my studio in my garage, its got good air inflow but no exhaust as yet. I'm debating on which I should go for, the funnel or hood approach. I prefer to keep my arms from being restricted by the sides of a hood, but also don't want to risk my health (I'm around toxic chemicals enough at work
). What are people's thoughts? Has anyone tried both systems?
I'm also without powered transportation so tanked O2 is out (can transport propane by trike XD), so I'm planning on Oxygen concentrators with a holding tank for my O2 supply (electricity is cheap in my area). From my reading the Bravo needs 15 LPM or so to run close to full. I'm on a bit of a tight budget, I know oxy cons are pricy up front, does anyone have any suggestions? Reliability is more important to me then cost (to a point
).
Also does anyone have opinions on corner VS strait workspace ( I currently have a corner I'm planning to fit everything in)?
TL;DR:
I'm setting up my first studio, I have a Bethlehem Bravo torch.
Funnel or hood for ventilation?
Suggestions on oxygen concentrators?
Corner VS strait workspace?
Thanks,
~Haka