Janissary Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Looking for recommendations for a fan for fume removal. This is not for a spray booth (despite the title). Rather, I'd like something that I can mount on plywood, where the whole thing can be slid onto the bottom opening of a sash window at will (like the one in the pic). There is a wire mesh on the outside of the window. There will be another window open on the opposite side of the room. So the purpose is to get a steady air motion out the window that has the fan. I will be airbrushing virtually right infront of the window. I want something that is as quiet as possible. Something that will not rattle the window (there is a bedroom next to this room). Low RPM, high CFM is what seems to be recommended, but not sure. I looked up a few DIY spray booth videos. Most either use computer cooling fans or more industrial type fans. I need mine to have a depth-wise narrow footprint to fit in the opening. The height/width could be as much as 12"X12" if need be. Seems like I may need 70-100 CFM, but this simply a guess based on the videos I watched. Also, something that already comes with an on/off switch, or something that I can easily wire up with a simple switch would be great. Any recommendations? Even if you could help me what parameters I should pay attention to that would be of great help. TIA. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Beary Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 I would check out stores like Lowes and Home Depot to see what they might have in the way of window fans or a small fan that could be placed on your work area. Might need a panel of some kind to channel where the air exits the window. I have always found the people that work there are very helpful in getting to a good solution. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dnl42 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Yeah, a big-box store will have the unit you need, complete with sliding side panels to seal the opening. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ytsejam87 Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 Janissary, you mentioned 12" x 12". Is that the max dimensions you can accommodate? I had the style of fan that bob mentioned above growing up, and would believe that those types would be a solution for you. Though given your mentioned dimensions of 12" x 12" most fans wouldn't fit. If that is the max dimensions that you can fit, I would expect that a custom "bracket" would be needed to fit. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Janissary Posted March 31, 2018 Author Share Posted March 31, 2018 Thank you all. Just to close the loop on this, I ended up getting this: https://www.amazon.com/Holmes-10-inch-Personal-Size-HABF120W/dp/B0000E6EDZ The size is ideal for what I was looking for. I will use plywood to cover the rest of the window. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Beary Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Thanks for getting back with that information. It's nice to know how things turn out. You might want to stick a cheap furnace filter in front of the fan to help keep it clean. Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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