Reducing 3d printing risks in a small appartment | 3D Printing | Page 1

formal zephyrBOT Dec 26, 2024, 6:50 PM

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Enclosing your printer can help reduce exposure to particles and fumes, especially when using materials like ABS. However, for PLA and TPU, the risk is lower. A well-ventilated room with an open window or using an air purifier can also help. It's great that you're being proactive about safety! Just be sure to monitor the printer during operation and consider adding additional ventilation or filtration if needed.

smoky yarrow Dec 26, 2024, 6:51 PM

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That is a good first step

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The next step would be to actively ventilate the fumes outside

smoky yarrow Dec 26, 2024, 6:53 PM

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smoky yarrow The next step would be to actively ventilate the fumes outside

An alternative would be to say use a recirculating filter like a Bentobox or Nevermore), but having it vent outside would be best

umbral nymph Dec 26, 2024, 6:57 PM

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I am hoping for being able to vent them outside, but I will see if it's gonna be possible, using a filter is an option too. If an enclosure could make me breathe only a fraction of the toxic stuff I would consider it a win. Also, I have heard that printing with PLA in an enclosure may be more tricky as the inside becomes too warm

umbral nymph Dec 26, 2024, 8:16 PM

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smoky yarrow That is a good first step

do you think an enclosure would help on its own, or actively pumping the fumes out of it is necessary for it to have any effect?

smoky yarrow Dec 26, 2024, 8:16 PM

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umbral nymph do you think an enclosure would help on its own, or actively pumping the fumes o...

The enclosure wouldn't help alone very much as once you open it to get your print, poof.

umbral nymph Dec 26, 2024, 8:18 PM

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Oh ok, thanks. I will look into venting them out when I come back

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