christina.b Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I'd like to install an affordable exhaust system in my small glaze room. For the last year or so I've been using a cheap big box fan set in window that's right in front of the mixing table to draw out dust. It's been working well but now it's just too cold to keep my window wide open. Maybe I don't need it if I just keep the door closed and wear a respirator? ( I always wear a respirator) I'm trying to keep costs down while still keeping the glaze lab inviting, right now it's super chilly and I have lots of work to do. Any advice would be much appreciated! Thanks a million! Christina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christina.b Posted November 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 p.s. I forgot to mention one thing... I don't glaze in that room, it's just for mixing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Buy a good quality face mask that is HEPA rated for ultra fine particulates. There are usually two filters. Make sure the mask fits snugly and is easy to tighten/loosen. Replace filters as needed. This makes your air cleaning system portable too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christina.b Posted November 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Hi Chris, Thanks for the response! I do always wear a mask with filters like you suggest but I'm wondering if that is enough. Hoping to find suggestions on how to set up a simple exhaust system that's affordable and isn't super drafty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JBaymore Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I do always wear a mask with filters like you suggest but I'm wondering if that is enough. Make SURE that the mask's fil;ters say either HEPA or p-100. Otherwise........ it is not the correct one for ceramics. best, .......................john Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diane Puckett Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Remember that your hair and clothing catch a lot of dust, so a shower and clean clothes after mixing glazes are important. I am like Squirrel Nutkin in the fall, storing up glazes so I don't have to mix them inside in the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Campbell Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 I must be a very boring glaze mixer .... Dust in your hair means you are having a lot more fun than I am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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