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Beldin posted an update in the group
Q/A & Help Group 9 years, 2 months ago I have a venting issue!!!
Who here has an indoor airbrush set up?
What kind of venting system do you use to get rid of solvents?
Beldin posted an update in the group 
Q/A & Help Group 9 years, 2 months ago
I have a venting issue!!!
Who here has an indoor airbrush set up?
What kind of venting system do you use to get rid of solvents?
Hi,
I use only acrylic paints, so not experienced with solvents.
However, a simple spray booth should also get rid of the solvents fumes (unless your spray without pauses for long periods).
The one I’m using is the one reviewed here:
it should be also solvent proof due to filter and material used for the vent engine.
However there are more expensive, professional and (i guess) solvent proof spray booth that may be more suitable for you. Just google for “spray booths” and you’ll find tons of solutions.
If you were looking for a specific spray booth model… I can’t help you, sorry.
I also wear a mask when spraying, even with the spray booth. With solvents you should also take this precaution.
Best luck
Thanks for the info mate!
But alas it is of no help 🙁 I’ve done a thorough searching of the internet and the main sticking point is sparks and solvents being highly flammable .. But wait I hear someone say! Brushless motors , while only marginally more expensive, don’t spark! But also solvents have this fantastic ability to disolve the insulative layers found amongst the motor windings eventually causing shorts and sparks.
My options are; fireproof motor, big and expensive, 4 figure expensive
Having the motor outside of the venting path, ie belt driven. Not exactly an indoor setup, and a lot of design and work that frankly I’m not prepared to do
Or this elusive prefabbed modeling spray booth that I’m sure is out there but very much the unicorn right now.
Once again thanking for replying, all ideas help and the more experience with any booths people can offer, the better 😉
well I’ve been painting with mr.color lacours for a couple of years using a normal spray booth and haven’t blown myself up yet. The one I’m using has the fan in the back and blows the fumes to the sides, and as far as I know the fumes aren’t getting to the engine but could be wrong on that part.
anyways the one I use is Mr. Super Booth, it’s made by the same company that makes my paints so well I guess they know what they’re doing.