The Truth About Solder:

[Doc B]

Of course I was just kidding.

 

[Yoder]

I find a dusk mask (not the cheapest type, thicker cotton with a breath valve) prevent sinus infections for myself.

You can buy the charcoal impregnated ones for about $8. I used one the day they refinished some hardwood floors in our house, and I could not smell a thing.  Take it off and five minutes later you felt like, what I can only guess, you had a glue sniffing high. I even chose to wear one instead of my respirator mask when the fire hit this year.

 

[Natural Sound]

Many moons ago I designed automated circuit pack conveying equipment. Most of which interfaced with wave solder machines. I also designed several manual re-work stations. Some had as many as 40 positions for technicians and all of them had solder stations. My customer was concerned about having that many solder stations producing smoke. I designed a system using an industrial fume extraction process from a company called Fumex. They are still in business today. http://www.fumexinc.com/ Yes it's a bit impractical for home use. The subject just brought back some memories from back in the mid 1980's. hopefully nobody finds this post too off topic.

 

[4krow]

On the contrary NS, I find your post to be informative. Makes me wonder what other methods might be used. For example, ionization units. Interestingly, the unit I used to use in my home was too powerful at times, and actually caused throat irritation. I sold it, but was now aware that some things can be a two edged sword.