8 Jan
2010
8 Jan
'10
7:46 p.m.
Seth Morabito wrote:
I certainly do, though I have table-top Weller solder fume extractor
that filters at least some of the fumes. I've inhaled my fair share of
burning flux nevertheless.
There seems to be some magic at work such that no matter where I sit, no
matter what angle I hold the iron, no matter where I put the fume
extractor, and no matter how much I hold my breath... the main tendril
of solder smoke will aim directly for my nostrils, without fail.
Ya, that effect sure can be annoying. I've figured it has to do with convection
air flow from body heat adding to that of the soldering iron and drawing the
smoke over to one's head.