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2009-12-30, 12:45pm
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Curmudgeon Engineering
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Studio Vent Solutions
I have been reading several threads regarding ventilation and studio layout/design here and I have 2 things to add.
1. Mike Auraleos (sp) has a lot of researched information with formulas and specifications on several sites regarding ventilation systems. Look on his site for links.
2. I'll share what I have done. It works well for me. I used a scrounged 3 speed furnace squirrel cage fan (free) mounted over a 4' x 5' bench about 30" above the surface. The pics tell the rest.
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2009-12-30, 1:27pm
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um, awesome. i'm very jealous of your working space.
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2009-12-30, 3:38pm
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Sweet!!!
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2009-12-31, 7:02am
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Anyone need some spacers?
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The mirror is a great idea.
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2009-12-31, 12:08pm
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Very nice!
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2009-12-31, 12:26pm
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Curmudgeon Engineering
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Thanks guys,
Tracy, I'm supprised more people do not use a mirror in front of them. It must be an east coast or 'pipe maker' thing. I first saw it at AGI several years ago but do not see it often here on the west coast. But I don't see many 'pipe maker' studios either so it may be more prevalent than I think.
PJ
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2009-12-31, 2:46pm
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I had a mirror for a while but the way it was positioned it seemed to not be in line with my bench shield so I had to remove it, I guess with glasses it's not a problem.
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2009-12-31, 9:14pm
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Great studio PJ! I will have to check out your venting system when I am up that way.
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2010-01-20, 6:53am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cheng076
I'll share what I have done. It works well for me. I used a scrounged 3 speed furnace squirrel cage fan (free) mounted over a 4' x 5' bench about 30" above the surface. The pics tell the rest.
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Is the window your source of fresh air? Can anyone give counsel on the size of the fresh air opening to be adequate for the exhaust fan?
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2010-01-20, 7:58am
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Fresh air intake needs to be equal to size of exhaust or larger... If exhaust duct is 50.265 sq-in (8 inch round duct) fresh air intake needs to be 50.265 sq-in OR LARGER......
Just remember studio is large void in middle of "duct run" (from beginning of outside air intake to end of duct run where contaminated air is expelled....
Dale
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2010-01-20, 11:08am
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dale M.
Fresh air intake needs to be equal to size of exhaust or larger... If exhaust duct is 50.265 sq-in (8 inch round duct) fresh air intake needs to be 50.265 sq-in OR LARGER......
Just remember studio is large void in middle of "duct run" (from beginning of outside air intake to end of duct run where contaminated air is expelled....
Dale
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Thank you. And is there a best or preferable location for the air intake source if one has a 3-sided hood type enclosure?
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2010-01-20, 12:35pm
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IMHO, you need baffles that extend from your hood to the worksurface so all ventilation air flows through the from of you hood, and you might consider lowering the lip in the front area of the hood to reduce the face area.
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2010-01-20, 12:40pm
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Quote:
Originally Posted by laserglass
IMHO, you need baffles that extend from your hood to the worksurface so all ventilation air flows through the from of you hood, and you might consider lowering the lip in the front area of the hood to reduce the face area.
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Ditto....
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2010-01-20, 1:08pm
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AIM Kiln
I'm in the process of having my Studio upgraded as well. I've noticed in the corner you have an AIM Kiln just like mine. I'm trying to figure out how to use it? I just got it and am new to beading so my exposure is nil - would you mind sharing how to program it? 
Yea!! Suzanne
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2010-01-20, 2:00pm
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Kiln controller and answers
Sorry I'm so late answering these questions but my computer crashed on Sunday and I only got it back last evening. I was able to do some stuff on my very old one but just barely.
suzanne, I sent you a PM. We are in the same area. I'm up the SR-18 hill above Kent, near World Vision or where Weyerhauser Way crosses SR-18. I would be happy to help you with the kiln; however I use a Skutt Controller on mine. They are'nt hard to decifer and program.
Make up air comes into my studio thru a 30" x 30" hole in a door to the rest of the garage directly behind me that is not in the pics. I have a furnace filter in the opening to keep any dust down as I do some wood working in there. It is true that you need an opening area that is equal or larger than the outlet area but keep in mind that the velocity of the air thru that opening is inversely proportional - larger opening slower the air flow and less noise. my outlet is 24" x 24" aprox.
My fan pulls so much air that I do not need the side 'baffels' but have them anyway. They are removable so I can set up other torch stations on the end of the bench. 3 speed fan that pulls 1200, 2200, and 3000+ CFM. Also notice I have oxy and propane lines with quick connects at the bench ends and a second set in the middle so I can run 4 torches if I want too.
PJ
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2010-01-20, 2:07pm
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PJ... Your the man I want to help me finish the layup for the event this summer for sure! I can't wait till you come here in March! I have some ideas and can't wait to cook em the rest of the way with you. It's gonna be so fun!
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2010-01-21, 3:45pm
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wow what a awesome space
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2010-02-19, 11:01am
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Great set up!
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