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Spray Booth Filters
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 10:59 pm
by NellyTF
Hi Folks.
How often do you change your spray booth filters when using lacquer paints?
Re: Spray Booth Filters
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2021 11:29 pm
by aur0ra145
I normally spray acrylics though there are some lacquers in the mix. Generally I'll change it if it looks like it needs it. Or I'll change it if the airflow is hindered.
Example 1: The normal blue color is black/dark and dingy.
Example 2: I can see the vapor not being sucked up by the vent and/or the vent can't keep up with the sprayed vapor.
Re: Spray Booth Filters
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2021 4:25 am
by digger303
aur0ra145 wrote: Wed Feb 24, 2021 11:29 pm
I normally spray acrylics though there are some lacquers in the mix. Generally I'll change it if it looks like it needs it. Or I'll change it if the airflow is hindered.
Example 1: The normal blue color is black/dark and dingy.
Example 2: I can see the vapor not being sucked up by the vent and/or the vent can't keep up with the sprayed vapor.
Me too.
Re: Spray Booth Filters
Posted: Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:24 am
by MrBowcat
I put a bit of kitchen paper on the filter while the booth is turned on. If it doesn't get held in place by the airflow it's time to change the filter.
Re: Spray Booth Filters
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 7:49 am
by digger303
MrBowcat wrote: Fri Feb 26, 2021 11:24 am
I put a bit of kitchen paper on the filter while the booth is turned on. If it doesn't get held in place by the airflow it's time to change the filter.
Good tip......I used to use my nose, if I could smell it then change....not the best method
Re: Spray Booth Filters
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2021 10:56 pm
by dogsbody
I have this little foldy-up spray booth that I bought years ago but only started using it last summer.
Where might I find replacement filters that would fit it?
Summer is coming and I'll be getting back into airbrush usage again.
Chris
Re: Spray Booth Filters
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 1:28 am
by digger303
If venting outside then a simple furnace filter will do.
Such as
However if you can't vent to the outside world then a carbon impregnated material is needed and that costs a fair bit more.
Re: Spray Booth Filters
Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2021 6:38 pm
by dogsbody
Thanks, Digger303.
Chris
Re: Spray Booth Filters
Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2021 11:15 pm
by NellyTF
Thanks for the advice folks.