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by bicx
Mon Jan 16, 2017 4:05 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: How hot is too hot for an enclosure?
Replies: 2
Views: 5568

How hot is too hot for an enclosure?

Hey everybody, I've built a sealed enclosure with the intent of keeping harmful fumes from inundating my office (see "Fume-blocking Enclusure" topic). I've since been working on a plan to add ventilation due to the potential heat build-up. My question is this: what is a safe operating temperature ra...
by bicx
Fri Dec 23, 2016 7:11 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Fume-blocking Enclosure
Replies: 14
Views: 17757

Re: Fume-blocking Enclosure

Very good-looking enclosure! I'm definitely curious to see how the heat and filtration solutions work out for you.
by bicx
Wed Dec 21, 2016 6:38 am
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Fume-blocking Enclosure
Replies: 14
Views: 17757

Re: Fume-blocking Enclosure

I've added temperature logging to my 3d printing enclosure, and it seems like I definitely need some ventilation or some other form of heat dissipation. It hit around 36C with the bed at 100C and the nozzle at 230C after printing around 4 hours. I'm no expert, but that seems like it would limit the ...
by bicx
Tue Dec 06, 2016 3:15 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Fume-blocking Enclosure
Replies: 14
Views: 17757

Re: Fume-blocking Enclosure

Sorry for the delayed response! Regarding the blowers on the filter, they generate a pretty stiff breeze even with two layers of filtration. These are the blowers I purchased: http://a.co/anoGsXG. They're rated at 42CFM each. I based my filter setup off another enclosure filtration design that featu...
by bicx
Sat Dec 03, 2016 3:57 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Fume-blocking Enclosure
Replies: 14
Views: 17757

Re: Fume-blocking Enclosure

So after some discussion with others, I realized that even with a HEPA filter, I couldn't effectively filter out the ultra fine particles that are the more dangerous at high concentrations. HEPA filters particles down to 300nm, but the ultrafine particles generated by printing in ABS and PLA can les...
by bicx
Mon Nov 28, 2016 8:12 pm
Forum: Modifications
Topic: Fume-blocking Enclosure
Replies: 14
Views: 17757

Fume-blocking Enclosure

Hello MakerGear community! First time posting here. Just wanted to share the enclosure I built for my printer. After moving into a new house with less ventilation for 3d printing, I wanted to build an enclosure system that focused on reducing fumes/odors/microparticles in my living quarters. First, ...