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

I am paranoid about things like fumes and vocs. I got this for use when I’m making audio cables and it really works well. I also put it next to my fdm 3d printer and I can’t tell if does anything there, but I figured it can’t hurt. When soldering you can see the fumes just get sucked into it. It’s also solidly made and more importantly gives me peace of mind.

I didn’t expect much but I’m impressed. Provided I’m working within about 8 to 10 inches or so, it pulls all the smoke away from me. It moves air much better than expected and does a great job of eliminating odor. A member of my family is very sensitive to smell and irritants. They were able to stand in the room without issue. Thant being said, it’s not a HEPA filter. If you decide to stir a container of flux with a hot soldering iron you’re still probably going to choke out. Quick jobs might be fine but you’re still not going to be able to work for extended periods of time in a closed room without some sort of ventilation. It’s built solid and has a bit of weight, so it doesn’t knock over easily. The housing is painted metal and contains a very capable fan. I have no complaints about the build quality or efficiency. The fan isn’t loud but it’s not quiet either. You could still easily hold a conversation with it on. Headphones seem to mask the sound quite nicely but, to me, it isn’t obnoxiously loud when considering what it is. A filter comes preinstalled with one spare in the box. The carbon filter fits snugly but replacing it is easy. I found a five pack of replacement Kotto carbon filters for $12.99 on Amazon with Prime shipping. I’m going to build a HEPA fume extractor, but this will work until then. I’ll keep it around even after because it will still be a great tool if I need something portable. The five star review isn’t because it works like an industrial fume extractor. It’s because I think it’s a great value for the money and I haven’t been able to find anything that I would consider a flaw. Thanks for your time. LLAP

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.

Not as loud as I expected, seems to SUCK good enough.

Very satisfied with the Smoke remover fume 👍🏼

Works great

This has been a life saver for me, where I live has unpredictable weather so wood burning and soldering outside can be a struggle. This allows me to work inside safely. It’s pretty quiet too, kind of sounds like a fan. Worth the price to save your lungs. Not to mention the size is perfect to slide into a shelf along side my wood burning and soldering stuff!

I was initially put off when I saw how small this actually is, but I really wanted to work on a soldering project, so decided to give it a try. So glad I did! It’s great—for two hours I soldered a stained glass project, with my nose about six inches from the solder, and never smelled a thing! And the workroom doesn’t smell either. So I’m quite impressed and see no reason for a bigger unit when it does the job so nicely! Super pleased with this purchase!

Buenas potencia y durabilidad

I was surprised that this was not a plastic casing as everything seems to be nowadays. Very durable metal casing. The unit is of substantial weight for its size and well made. It does its job up to eight inches from soldering. The fan is strong and a bit noisy, but not bothersome. Impressive unit with industrial qualities.

European plug. The first thing I'm gonna have to do is change that. Would have been nice to state that in the listing

Muy buena succión se siente la diferencia ahora al soldar, puedes tenerla unos 20-30 cm retirada sin detalle.

Used in a small room with no airflow it, worked well to remove the toxins even after an hour of soldering. The sound as others have said is moderatey loud, but nothing that bothered me much. Even comes with an extra filter. Very happy with the product.