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by esskay 1241 days ago
There does seem to have been a slight shift in mentality over the last couple of years in the 3d printing community, with groups of users obsessing over statistics from air quality and particle sensors.

One thing that is a bit concerning is people building their own air filters and releasing them to the public as a 'solution' to 3d printer filtration, with the creator having no real experience or knowledge in the area other than looking at their cheap air quality sensor and seeing a difference.

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I don't understand why anyone would DIY an air filter, when you can get e.g. a pair of 3M 6092x cartridges for $20.
As comfortable as 3M half-face respirators are, having people in the room wear a mask until vapors subside is a hassle - especially if the room is in the basement or a northern climate where opening a window isn't possible or desirable.