cole Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 I was checking out a Fender factory tour on youtube and I noticed at 4:51 they have a spray booth with a waterfall type configuration. I was wondering what that was for? Heres the link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 (edited) It's to catch airborn particulates (overspray). If the water is used w/o a fan, the vapors from the finish will just sit in the air. It's a neat idea, but it doesn't keep the air in the booth nearly as clean as a well maintained explosion proof fan coupled with proper filters. peace, russ Edited August 6, 2007 by thegarehanman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole Posted August 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 thanks that does make sense, and I'll always go for the fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Make certain it's explosion proof. It will be labled as such. I purchased mine from granger. I spent about $600, but I bought a pretty big one that evacuates a decent sized room quite quickly. You could probably find one on ebay that's used and a bit smaller for $200 or so. If you're going to have a booth, you need the explosion proof fan. Otherwise, the booth sort of loses its usefulness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mammoth guitars Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 +1 on the Grainger explosion proof fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cole Posted August 7, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 right now I'm using a tubeaxel fan with a totaly enclosed motor. Its worked great for a long time now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegarehanman Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 That's the same type of fan I'm using as well. Is the motor isolated from the booth and exhaust air? If so, then you're set. peace, russ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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