Tony Davis Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 I have built a spraybooth around a cooker hood extraction unit. The width is governed by the cooker hood unit but the height and depth are flexible. I made the depth 24", but I feel this may be too deep. I have only used the booth to spray primer so far. The reason I ask is because of lighting issue, I have lit the unit with an LED rechargeable torch (one of those with a hook that is used for cars etc) and the light only reaches about 10" into the box. I feel that 10 - 12" would probably be deep enough. I have looked at the unit discussed elsewhere on this newsgroup (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Spray-Booth-Extraction-Filter/dp/B0050BQQUW/ref=pd_cp_ce_0) but I'm not sure if the quoted dimensions include the extractor unit on the back. Many thanks Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PaulCheffus Posted November 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2017 (edited) I have built a spraybooth around a cooker hood extraction unit. The width is governed by the cooker hood unit but the height and depth are flexible. I made the depth 24", but I feel this may be too deep. I have only used the booth to spray primer so far. The reason I ask is because of lighting issue, I have lit the unit with an LED rechargeable torch (one of those with a hook that is used for cars etc) and the light only reaches about 10" into the box. I feel that 10 - 12" would probably be deep enough. I have looked at the unit discussed elsewhere on this newsgroup (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Spray-Booth-Extraction-Filter/dp/B0050BQQUW/ref=pd_cp_ce_0) but I'm not sure if the quoted dimensions include the extractor unit on the back. Many thanks Tony Hi Mines as deep as a piece of A3 paper is wide. One of these https://www.graphicsdirect.co.uk/a300s-d-graphicair-fume-master.html Other suppliers are available Cheers Paul Edited November 14, 2017 by PaulCheffus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davis Posted November 14, 2017 Author Share Posted November 14, 2017 Thanks Paul, and you have found that to be deep enough? Regards, Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PaulCheffus Posted November 14, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 14, 2017 Thanks Paul, and you have found that to be deep enough? Regards, Tony Hi It's been ok so far. Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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michl080 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I made the depth 24", but I feel this may be too deep. Tony, I am using the Amazon unit you mention in your first post. I notice sometimes that the suction into the booth is not strong enough so that some mist escapes the airflow. This may be overcome if your booth is deep enough to actually work INSIDE the channel. I don't know how strong your airflow is, but I think that deeper may be better in your case. cheers, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davis Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thanks Michael, I had already taken the plunge and cut the box down, seems to be okay so, fingers crossed. Now to buy a cleaning station. regards, Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michl080 Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Now to buy a cleaning station. Now to buy a cleaning station. Tony, get a cheap one, but don't forget to order the filters with the station. They don't last very long. Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davis Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Now to buy a cleaning station. Tony, get a cheap one, but don't forget to order the filters with the station. They don't last very long. Michael I was thinking of this one; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airbrush-Cleaning-Pot-Airbrush-Stand-Station-Jar-Bottle-Glass-Container-With-Lid/253012578878?hash=item3ae8b9923e:g:0WQAAOSwgv5ZUN07 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PaulCheffus Posted November 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2017 I was thinking of this one; https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airbrush-Cleaning-Pot-Airbrush-Stand-Station-Jar-Bottle-Glass-Container-With-Lid/253012578878?hash=item3ae8b9923e:g:0WQAAOSwgv5ZUN07 Hi That's the one I use and it has served me well for the last five years. Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davis Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Hi That's the one I use and it has served me well for the last five years. Cheers Paul Thanks Paul, is it also worth buying nylon brushes and a reamer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PaulCheffus Posted November 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 17, 2017 Thanks Paul, is it also worth buying nylon brushes and a reamer? Hi I've never used either but I have a set of these brushes for cleaning. https://eileensemporium.com/index.php?option=com_hikashop&ctrl=product&task=show&cid=3079&name=bottle-brush-set-for-airbrush-cleaning&Itemid=189&category_pathway=1279 Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davis Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 Hi I've never used either but I have a set of these brushes for cleaning. https://eileensemporium.com/index.php?option=com_hikashop&ctrl=product&task=show&cid=3079&name=bottle-brush-set-for-airbrush-cleaning&Itemid=189&category_pathway=1279 Cheers Paul Thanks Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michl080 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Thanks Paul, is it also worth buying nylon brushes and a reamer? Hi Tony, I am using "the other ebay model" cleaning station with the black cap. I guess they are quite comparable. Regarding mechanical cleaning of the airbrush equipment: I tried to clean it using tooth picks, cotton swabs and things like that. Never got good results. Today I am using a cheap ultrasonic bath instead. Needle, nozzle and all other removable parts as well as the body are going into a small vessel with cleaner and then into the US-bath. I have no more problems with cloggin or poor results since then. The ultrasonic bath is also used to stirr up the sediments in paint and to clean the models before painting. All in all, a good 40€ investment. regards, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davis Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 I think Aldi or Lidl do ultransonic baths from time to time, I will keep my eye out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted November 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 23, 2017 (edited) I have built a spraybooth around a cooker hood extraction unit. The width is governed by the cooker hood unit but the height and depth are flexible. I made the depth 24", but I feel this may be too deep. I have only used the booth to spray primer so far. The reason I ask is because of lighting issue, I have lit the unit with an LED rechargeable torch (one of those with a hook that is used for cars etc) and the light only reaches about 10" into the box. I feel that 10 - 12" would probably be deep enough. I have looked at the unit discussed elsewhere on this newsgroup (https://www.amazon.co.uk/Portable-Spray-Booth-Extraction-Filter/dp/B0050BQQUW/ref=pd_cp_ce_0) but I'm not sure if the quoted dimensions include the extractor unit on the back. The distance of the hood in front of the extractor is 15" at the bottom and 10" at the top. Just measured mine for you. Edited November 23, 2017 by 57xx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Davis Posted November 24, 2017 Author Share Posted November 24, 2017 The distance of the hood in front of the extractor is 15" at the bottom and 10" at the top. Just measured mine for you. Thanks mate, after fiddling about I ended up with 15" at the bottom and 11 1/2" at the top so pretty close. Regards, Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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