KOTTO Solder Smoke Absorber Remover Fume Extractor Smoke Prevention Absorber DIY Working Fan for Soldering Station (Black)

Works well. Good suction for at least 12 inches. Solid and well made. The filter surely does not remove any chemicals but it does filter out the smoke from the flux. It's not a fume hood, but at this price, you can't go wrong.

This worked out great for my stained glass hobby. I used this in addition to my respirator mask and it really did help keep the fumes out of my face. It’s easy to use and very durable. Simple machine but it does the job. I liked that it also came with an extra filter!

First off, I think people need to be realistic with their expectations... No small table top fan is going to compete with a professional fume hood. Nor is a cheap 'activated carbon' filter going to remove all the hazardous fumes released by melting solder and rosin. BUT - if you simply need a solution for preventing the smoke and fumes from going right up your nostrils and into your eyes, this product is a decent option.This fan is slightly smaller than I anticipated at about 5" square and 3" deep. But that actually works towards it's advantage because it doesn't take up much space and is easily maneuvered close to your workspace. It draws smoke and fumes from within about 6"-8", which is sufficient for the task. I don't know why I haven't invested in something like this 30 years ago - it's so much more pleasant soldering without choking on the smoke. I position my work, bring the fan over, solder and move the fan back. Easy peasey. I highly doubt the filter is capturing all the smoke and fumes, but really I couldn't see it blowing out the back either and my bench area did smell a lot less. Seems like it's a bit more than just blowing the smoke around.Overall, I am pleased with this purchase. It's not too expensive and does the job.

I’ve been using this unit for about a year for stained glass soldering. It works well to pull the flux smoke away from my face while soldering 60/40 at about 5-6”. Beyond that it won’t grab the smoke. It is lightweight enough if I’m working on a large panel, I can sit it on top of the glass with no damage. Within 6” there is no flux smell in the whole room,if you make stained glass you know that smell. So I have no scientific way of knowing if it’s working but the lack of smell is a good sign🤣The filter gets kind of yucky over time and I replace with another filter. I’m not really sure the manufacturers recommendation for filter life. Another review mentioned it’s lack of protection against lead which is not the purpose of this unit. You can get lead exposure in your blood from touching lead and it getting into your body through cuts, eyes or mouth. You cannot vaporize lead at the temperature we work at for stained glass. This unit is good for the flux chemical burning off. I also use a respirator along with this unit since I’m exposed to the flux smoke daily as a full time glass artist. 4 stars because it’s kind of loud, have to crank up my music to hear over it. Overall a good purchase and fair price.

This is a good addition to my soldering area. It draws any smoke away from me. After showing its power, my students like having no smoke in their faces. The unit is quiet. I recommend it.

Built well, extracts fumes as expected. It does run a bit loud but it performs well enough. Came with an extra filter.

this unit is well made and functions great. I use it vent lead fumes when soldering stained glass. The magnetic arms are useful in glass soldering on the edges of the glass as well

The media could not be loaded. Feels very solid, all metal construction. Works well to pull in all the smoke from a fair distance away. Filter seems to work well. Fan is very quiet. Would recommend for anyone doing solder work, especially guitar techs!