Start of my new spray booth (Gloat)

[Vetteman9956]

I picked this up Thursday night to build a spray booth. It's a lab fume hood and has a 1/2 hp explosion proof motor and sealed light.
The blower moves 700 FPM of air. Figured it was a good deal at $ 80.00

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[Glennbear]

I disagree Brad :no:, at $80.00 that is not a good deal. that is an AWESOME deal !!! Congratulations :wsmile:

 

[Bill Clemmons]

That's a GREAT deal Brad. :eusa_danc I'm only running a 300 CFM fan for my spray booth and that changes the air about every six minutes. 700 would be outstanding. Can't wait to see pics of the finished booth.

Bill

 

[MichaelCurtis]

Great deal! You suck!!

I wonder though if there is such a thing as TOO Much airflow for a spray booth? Suppose the draw was so strong that it literally sucked all the sprayed paint into the filter? Not that I think you're there yet. I'm just pondering out loud.

 

[bobby g]

Brad,

I don't think it's such a good deal so I'll give you $150 for it to help you feel better.

bobby g

 

[Vetteman9956]

Bobby, You could always get a new one like it. I looked it up online and they only sell for about $5500.

I most likely will have less then 700 cfm as I am reducing it from a 6" outlet to a 4" for the time being as a temporary setup until I actually get it set up completely. I am doing some small stuff in lacquer.

 

[Bas]

Finishing party at Brad's tonight! Bring all your sanded projects and a can of shellac/ lacquer/ varnish :rolf:

Nice score Brad, that is one heck of a deal! :tool:

 

[Vetteman9956]

Re: Start of my new spray booth (UPDATE)

Thanks to Wayne's help I was able to get the spray booth up and working today. Glad because as you can see it's already in work and I have a lot of lacquer to spray and can't do it outside. Only down side is that I am finding out where all of the air leaks from outside around the windows and doors. Well guess I don't have to worry about it being sealed to tight, have plenty of air changes now.

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[ScottM]

SWEET!!!! Congrats Brad

 

[steviegwood]

Bobby, You could always get a new one like it. I looked it up online and they only sell for about $5500.

I most likely will have less then 700 cfm as I am reducing it from a 6" outlet to a 4" for the time being as a temporary setup until I actually get it set up completely. I am doing some small stuff in lacquer.

Question, by reducing the air flow- will it effect the amperage draw on the motor? I know that in some cases of ventilation work where there was not enough supply of return air creating a vacuum and increased the motor load. If that makes any sense. Steve

 

[Vetteman9956]

I haven't noticed any difference. I could see that more on a dust collector where the fan intake size is being reduced. With this there is plenty of intake air and the blower is pushing it out rather than pulling it through a small opening. Only thing I have noticed by reducing it to 4" inches is outlet velocity is increased. The same principle as a jet engine. I'm sure the back pressure has been increased but not to a level that would be noticed.

 

[farmerbw]

Very nice gloat indeed. :icon_thum:icon_thum

I believe I saw a picture of you the other day while I was in the Post Office, so maybe it was too good of a deal!!! :rotflm::rotflm::rotflm::rotflm:

Brian.