A filter stack is named layer by layer, and each layer is a consumable · review
A low-cost bench fan with filters at the front and rear, a 30° tilt stand and eight filter pads in the box, for light soldering only.
A fan with pads moves smoke from the breathing zone.
At about $34, with eight filters, it is an easy buy.
It is not a laser product.
Prices quoted in this text are dated readings and can differ from the live price in the buy box.
| Filters | 8 adsorbers, front and rear |
|---|---|
| Stand | 30° tilt |
| Fan | 5-blade |
| Power | 5 W, 110 V |
| Weight | 2.35 lb |
| Amazon ASIN | B0B4CB151F |
No filter stage here matches HEPA. It draws smoke away from your face.
Eight.
8.1/ 10
Better than nothing, and clear about being a small fan.
workshop machines from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| YIHUA 948DQ-I | $34 | 2.35 lb |
| Hakko FA400-04 | $82 | 3 lb |
| KNOKOO FES150S | $219 | 13.32 lb |
| xTool Desktop Smoke Purifier | $249 | 13.23 lb |
A hobbyist who solders occasionally.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for maker machines and tools and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
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