🔍 Solder Fume Extractor: Aoyue AO486 Benchtop Solder Absorber Review

Practical for the workplace - sucks in soldering fumes and I set it up so that it is thrown out the window next to the table. This is an overview of the exhaust chimney version. The respiratory reaction to the soldering fumes was more than I expected - sore throat and coughing. I don't know why, maybe I only use lead-free flux and higher temperatures increase flux fumes, but I still had to do something about it. It has reasonable suction when soldered directly underneath. A small battery…

This fan is amazing. It changed my entire workplace. This is because I have found that the steel part holding the fan can be detached and then the soldering coil and solder wick added. Then after figuring out I could attach the alligator clips in the hood area around the fan. With this idea, I now have everything I could need within inches of my hands. For example, I've attached solder and a wick to the legs, an anti-static wrist strap, goggles, an adjustable clip, tweezers, and maybe something

I'm starting out with board level repairs and wanted to be able to do this at my work station, not outside or with a mask. Once the product has been removed from the packaging and the stand has been attached, it is not possible to place the device back into the packaging for safe and sound storage. However, I decided to keep the box as it is convenient to put an extra filter in it. Although the product is mainly made of plastic, it is very durable and feels strong. When I first turned the unit…