Soldering in the house?

[MadMike]

My wife doesnt like the solder smoke and told me I have to solder outside. How do I find a new wife?

[jimilee]

You could probably build one. Maybe change solder brands or types?


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[somnif]

Could make a DIY smoke extractor. Box-inside-a-box design, mesh sides, aquarium activated charcoal between, computer case fan on top to suck air through. (or spend 20$ for a commercially made one, I suppose)

[alanp]

Time for the traditional "This is MY shed!" movement of all man-gear?

[cooder]

Try the buy/sell/trade section of forum...?

[stringsthings]

I've got an inexpensive little fan that I bought at walmart that does a fine job
of getting rid of the solder fumes around the work area.  Not sure if that would work in your case.

[matmosphere]

My wife has much much more soldering experience than I do. She made stained glass professionally for a few years.

She says no soldering in the house because of the kids. Even with a little exhaust fan. Shes been Arizona and worked with people who've been around the fumes way more than I have, so I go with what the experienced people say.

Gets way to hot in the summer, but I manage.

[MadMike]

haha thanks guys. I got a little fan at Walmart and setup a station next to the window. She seems okay with it. My marriage is saved for now!