Connected my X1C to my exhaust system today:
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How difficult would it be to add a “sandwich” of a charcoal and then HEPA filter to aid with VOC capture in this ducting? I use an industrial fume extractor at work for soldering / any process where VOC / vapors / fumes are created (Edsyn FX225, but obsolete now), but there are replacement Roomba HEPA filters that can be had on the cheap from ‘zon that aren’t too large that could be added to a small 8”x8” or so housing
and charcoal filters for litter boxes…
amazon.com/Charcoal-Litter-Replacment-Filter-Filters/dp/B07B91CTHC
and drawn through with the ducted in-line fan from a 3d printed enclosure
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Not difficult at all, but I’m also not sure it’s absolutely necessary. Both of the printers exhaust ports supposedly pull through filters. I believe the H2D’s is a multi stage carbon/HEPA, and the X1C has a cheaply available aftermarket combo filter (that I currently use, and anybody else with one of these probably should also). Ultimately, I’m not sure how effective either filter actually is. Both printers still emit fumes when there is NOT a negative pressure draw on them. And the fumes coming out of my exhaust vent on the building are noticeable when you stand right next to it.
I’ve been testing (benchmarking) warm up times, and even with a minimal draw, they take longer with fume evacuation on than off. Comparing power draw is next. My meter just finally showed up.
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Getting close to dropping the second installment of my printer exhaust series, but in the meantime you guys might find this little update interesting.
I should probably really make you guys WAIT for the full video, but this is WILD!
I will make you wait for the full video to report ALL of the details of the testing, but I am making SOME effort to eliminate variables. One variable, though, is that ambient in the room raised 3°F between print number two and print number three (clip was recorded slightly after and ambient had pushed up one more degree in that time). Could 3°F ambient make a 20 Watt Hour difference by itself? Fascinating stuff!
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Here’s the FULL second installment:
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