It seems like most of the commercial laser filters use some sort of, probably inexpensive, foam "pre filter" to filter the larger particles before they get to the HEPA filter@@ValleyForged
Well I think I've watched this 3 or four times, and have put way more thought into more complicated designs...and I'm back, lol. I'm thinking your design, with 2 stacked filters in the box, and the 8" fan on top. I wanted to use loose charcoal, but it looks like you need 30 lbs or so...getting heavy and complicated. Your filter pick seems to be the best bang for the buck and will do well for venting outside with neighbors that aren't super close. Thanks again, love to see an update if you have time.
I would probably add a pre-filter that get the big stuff and is washable. And then perhaps a more powerful fan. I am currently using this one, and the airflow is much better: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C7Z7PPBH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
It is really tough to do all of this, and it gets costly over time. There really is no shortcut to the $5k filters, but man, that is too much money. I can honestly say there are not 'perfect' solutions that I have found.
In the college dorms, I remember the pot smokers blowing their smoke through paper roll/ tubes filled with bounce fabric softener sheets. That might work too! LOL
I've been working this through in my head lately. I just vent straight out my back door of my building. But that just points to a drainage pond that nobody dares go into. But I'm about to upgrade my shop laser and my 10W diode will be going to my house for fun stuff. So I'm looking for an alternative.
I just don't think there are any cheap solutions. The only ones I have seen that actually work for long term are over 4k. And then you will still need to buy filters. Cheaper ones will either do an OK job, or need replacement filters often (like mine).
How did you connect to the laser? My laser has a useless 3’ fan in the back. Would it work with a 4” hose from the laser to the box, with a 4” inline fan closer to the laser? I only have an XTool d1 pro 10w at the moment. And if you had multiple lasers could you put blast gates just before going into the box?
I used a 4" flange like I mentioned you could add to the box. Then added a 6" adapter (you can see in the vid). I think just doing a 6" the whole way would be better. You can just cut a bigger hole. Ditch the fan that comes with the laser. Yes, you can do a Y blast gate if you wish.
@@ValleyForged Thanks! I don’t have a way to vent outside, so I’m glad to see this design. I could use this and have my laser upstairs, vented out the window.
Better than most, but it was hard to get everything 100% airtight from the box to the outside. I use Italian leather which doesn't give off much smell, so I am not really sure.
While this purifier does work well, I found I had to replace the filter every month or it stopped working. Your mileage may vary...
Very nice setup ; ) A pre filter before your heppa filter will give your heppa filter much more life.
Thanks! I am a bit worried about lowing the CFM. What do you think? What kind would you add?
It seems like most of the commercial laser filters use some sort of, probably inexpensive, foam "pre filter" to filter the larger particles before they get to the HEPA filter@@ValleyForged
Well I think I've watched this 3 or four times, and have put way more thought into more complicated designs...and I'm back, lol. I'm thinking your design, with 2 stacked filters in the box, and the 8" fan on top. I wanted to use loose charcoal, but it looks like you need 30 lbs or so...getting heavy and complicated. Your filter pick seems to be the best bang for the buck and will do well for venting outside with neighbors that aren't super close.
Thanks again, love to see an update if you have time.
I would probably add a pre-filter that get the big stuff and is washable. And then perhaps a more powerful fan. I am currently using this one, and the airflow is much better: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0C7Z7PPBH/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title
It is really tough to do all of this, and it gets costly over time. There really is no shortcut to the $5k filters, but man, that is too much money. I can honestly say there are not 'perfect' solutions that I have found.
In the college dorms, I remember the pot smokers blowing their smoke through paper roll/ tubes filled with bounce fabric softener sheets. That might work too! LOL
I've been working this through in my head lately. I just vent straight out my back door of my building. But that just points to a drainage pond that nobody dares go into. But I'm about to upgrade my shop laser and my 10W diode will be going to my house for fun stuff. So I'm looking for an alternative.
Love to hear how it goes
is there any cheap alternative purifier to the Xtool F1 laser machine? Did you find any on Amazon? Thank you for the nice video
I just don't think there are any cheap solutions. The only ones I have seen that actually work for long term are over 4k. And then you will still need to buy filters. Cheaper ones will either do an OK job, or need replacement filters often (like mine).
How did you connect to the laser? My laser has a useless 3’ fan in the back. Would it work with a 4” hose from the laser to the box, with a 4” inline fan closer to the laser? I only have an XTool d1 pro 10w at the moment. And if you had multiple lasers could you put blast gates just before going into the box?
I used a 4" flange like I mentioned you could add to the box. Then added a 6" adapter (you can see in the vid). I think just doing a 6" the whole way would be better. You can just cut a bigger hole. Ditch the fan that comes with the laser. Yes, you can do a Y blast gate if you wish.
@@ValleyForged Thanks! I don’t have a way to vent outside, so I’m glad to see this design. I could use this and have my laser upstairs, vented out the window.
How does this do with leather cutting and engraving? Will this be able to take the smell away?
Better than most, but it was hard to get everything 100% airtight from the box to the outside. I use Italian leather which doesn't give off much smell, so I am not really sure.
There has to be a better solution, I used pre filter, hepa and 10lbs carbon and i think it lasted an hour with the ATOMSTACK 70w
Yikes! Yeah that 70w can really throw some smoke.