Solder Fume Extractor - FA-400 Review With DIY Extractor Comparison

If you're in the market for a solder fume extractor and considering an FA-400 clone like I was, you'll find this review interesting.
My little DIY 12V solder fume extractor works better than this particular FA400 solder smoke absorber did!

IMPORTANT UPDATE - The FA400 is now working properly! Here's a short little update video I made showing the improved performance:    • FA 400 Update - It Works!  

Personally, I would not spend much money on any of these solder smoke absorbers. If you do a lot of soldering, a much better option is to exhaust the fumes through an external exhaust vent. For hobby work however, I think most people will find any fan that moves the solder fumes away from their face & eyes works fine. At least that has been my experience.

Product Links Below:

Generic Metal Cased 110V Solder Smoke Absorber:
https://amzn.to/3gbNcYx

Clone FA400 Solder Smoke Absorber 220V Version ONLY:
https://www.banggood.com/custlink/DmG...

Genuine Hakko FA400 Solder Smoke Absorber:
https://amzn.to/35DEwlu

FA-400 Replacement Filters 6-Pack:
https://amzn.to/3nAAa4Y

Thingiverse Solder Fume Extractor 3D Print:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:830924

Video Chapter Time Index:
Introduction to solder fume extraction: 0:00
Testing FA400 2:56
Testing 90mm DIY Fan 5:38
Looking inside the FA400 7:18
DIY Fan with carbon filter in place 9:52
Conclusion 11:17

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