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submitted 8 months ago by to c/science_memes@mander.xyz
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[–] 26 points 8 months ago* (4 children)

Also having a 3D printer. They typically belch a lot of particulates into the air while printing not to mention depending on the kind of hot end you have it can basically be the equivalent of burning a nonstick pan every time you print.

EDIT: This also applies for resin printers BTW just in lightly different ways.

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  • [–] 6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

    No birds, but a dog and humans. I got a fairly inexpensive enclosure for mine. Even has a vent/fan if I want to exhaust it outside. I would recommend.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago (1 child)

    As long as you're venting it sufficiently you should be good

    My setup can change the air in my apartment about 6 times per hour

    But mine also runs double duty during the summer time (lease says no AC so it get HOT during the summer) to help cool it down after dark.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago

    I'm just printing PLA and PETG so I don't usually have the exhaust fan running. It's also in a storage room in the basement, so no one is around it. But if I print other types I'll definitely move it so it vents outside with the fan.

    I haven't had it long enough to print in the summer, but depending on humidity I may move it to the garage.

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