Using JET Air Filter for paint spraying ?

[flanajb]

Is this workshop air filter ok to use with paint spraying ?

I want to knock up a small spray booth and am trying to minimise expense by not buying another extractor

 

[Mike.C]

As far as I know the only other filters Jet/Axminster sell for workshop air filters are the charcoal ones. But I am sure that if you were to shop around you could get something from a filter manufacturer. But even then you would have to buy both the inner and outer filters.

HTH

Cheers

Mike

 

[flanajb]

As far as I know the only other filters Jet/Axminster sell for workshop air filters are the charcoal ones. But I am sure that if you were to shop around you could get something from a filter manufacturer. But even then you would have to buy both the inner and outer filters.

HTH

Cheers

Mike

Thanks for your reply. So do you think that this unit should be ok to use for paint spraying extraction if I can get the correct filters ?

 

[CHJ]

...... So do you think that this unit should be ok to use for paint spraying extraction if I can get the correct filters ?

I would say a resounding NO it would not, dependant upon what solvents are involved in the products used the atmosphere can be very explosive, extraction for spray booths or shops needs to be fitted with specialist sealed extractors to avoid ignition sources.

Air flow should be designed to entrain overspray away from operator and filter mechanisms installed to prevent contamination of the air outside of the shop.

Google "paint spray extraction" to get an idea of whats involved, a home workshop may not need to be anywhere as strict but it is advisable to be aware of the both the safety and health implications, especially if doing it in an enclosed space.

 

[studders]

Another No here. Purely on the basis that the proper extractors cost a lot and there must be a reason for that. :duno:
All is not lost if you're using a Water based system though, if you have two doors in the workshop.
One fully open and the other slightly open causes an extraction effect, at least in my Gridge. By setting up some plastic sheets, as a sort of booth, near to the door with best airflow out I get very little overspray hanging around inside.

HTH

 

[Mike.C]

...... So do you think that this unit should be ok to use for paint spraying extraction if I can get the correct filters ?

I would say a resounding NO it would not, dependant upon what solvents are involved in the products used the atmosphere can be very explosive, extraction for spray booths or shops needs to be fitted with specialist sealed extractors to avoid ignition sources.

Air flow should be designed to entrain over spray away from operator and filter mechanisms installed to prevent contamination of the air outside of the shop.

Google "paint spray extraction" to get an idea of whats involved, a home workshop may not need to be anywhere as strict but it is advisable to be aware of the both the safety and health implications, especially if doing it in an enclosed space.

Surely water based products used in spaying woodworking projects do not need a setup such as you mention?
Admittedly I am only going by other members posts over the years. For instance those using Earlex, Apollo, Fuji etc for spaying lacquer, vanish, gloss and even emulsion have not mentioned spray booths.

I understand the dangers of two pack paints, but if the normal woodworker is in danger from fire or explosion just from using the above, then I think a lot of members are ignorant of this.

Cheers

Mike

 

[CHJ]

....Surely water based products used in spaying woodworking projects do not need a setup such as you mention?
.....Mike

No they do not from an explosion hazard Mike but personal exposure to mist born particles is still a problem and normal Dust trapping Ambient Air filters will soon become clogged with paint debris and can't be cleaned.

And the danger of someone using a volatile product in the booth just because its "a spray booth" without understanding the risks is not something that I think should be ignored.

There are several members on the forum with quality spray facilities I was hoping one of them would come on and list some of the essentials to consider.

 

[studders]

I forgot to say that using my method above still requires a good face mask, not dust mask, as you are atomising the paint and, even though it may be water based, it can still be harmful to breathe the mist.
Of course the method is no good if you're too close to neighbours but I'm not, fortunately.

 

[lemonjeff]

Of course the method is no good if you're too close to neighbours but I'm not, fortunately.

Or between November to February unless you've got leccy meter hot wired. :wink:

 

[studders]

Or between November to February....... :wink:

Only if you're a Southern Softie.... err hang on, I am.... damn.

 

[Mike.C]

....Surely water based products used in spaying woodworking projects do not need a setup such as you mention?
.....Mike

No they do not from an explosion hazard Mike but personal exposure to mist born particles is still a problem and normal Dust trapping Ambient Air filters will soon become clogged with paint debris and can't be cleaned.

And the danger of someone using a volatile product in the booth just because its "a spray booth" without understanding the risks is not something that I think should be ignored.

There are several members on the forum with quality spray facilities I was hoping one of them would come on and list some of the essentials to consider.

If that is the case, and I have no reason to doubt you, then you are right the problem should not be ignored. The only trouble is as in this case we cannot ignore what we do not know. So maybe a short sticky in the finishing section will help others find out before they start using the equipment. Because sadly you only find out that your lungs are damaged when it is too late.

Cheers

Mike

 

[lemonjeff]

Before I built a spray booth I used to section off an area with plastic dust sheets with my air filter inside sited behind me, using water based paint the filter only picked up dry paint dust circulating in the air, the dust cleans out like mdf dust.


Jeff.r