Opinions on Sparmax SB-88 Extractor

[AlexBB]

Hiya Guys n Gals,
I am planning on getting a new extractor to replace the cheap chinese 12v box one I have, I know there were group buys in the past on the Benchvent 300S-D but they don't seem to happen anymore..

Having looked at the big picture and what I use on a regular basis (Tamiya acrylics, Vallejo Model air) I am not so sure I really need 355 M3/Hr extraction rate that the BV 300S-D gives and have the need to have a 100mm vent ducting out through the wall!!

I am considering the Sparmax SB-88 which is £145 cheaper and has a 68mm hose which I can use with my Mr Hobby GT-03E vent attachment out through the trickle vent on my office window...
Also the filters are way cheaper at £10 cheaper, which is a consideration!

The Sparmax states it is 62 DB so is 4 higher than the Benchvent at 58 DB, so it seems a tad noisier but not sure I would really notice that as a difference..

Does anyone have the Sparmax?? What do you think of it?? Has anyone had any experience of both as a comparison??

[Twokidsnosleep]

I have a Benchvent and it is great, certainly noisy but sucks everything out the window including 2K clears so no smell in room at all
Your logic for the Sparmax is completely reasonable and I am sure it will do absolutely fine for you
At that price point it is worth trying and if you need to go to the Benchvent you could always sell the Sparmax..but I doubt you will need to
my $.02

[digger303]

. Where as having had a similar Chinese brand as the sparmax you are looking at I would not recommend as a good long term solution. In fact you can have my old one if you like...free.
You have to compare the actual amount of air shifted and then remember as it is being used it will reduce as the filter blocks. I would buy a benchventbv 300sd.