01-12-2009, 01:34 PM
Shane, definitely use a dedicated duct, and make the run as short and straight as possible. When I built mine, I placed it right beside an exterior wall, so it goes up about 2', then turns and goes outside 2' later.
I also made a filter holder that accepts one half of a standard furnace filter - the filter/holder/outlet duct are all located in the top of the booth, so no paint spray is directed at the filter, clogging it prematurely - most booths that I've seen have the filter at the back, but I see no reason to place it there and plenty of reasons not to.
For lighting, rather than fix it in the booth, I use two desk lamps on pantograph-type arms, one on either side of the booth. It's easy to adjust the lights' positions to suit the painting task at hand, and the bulbs don't get covered with the overspray, either.
Wayne
I also made a filter holder that accepts one half of a standard furnace filter - the filter/holder/outlet duct are all located in the top of the booth, so no paint spray is directed at the filter, clogging it prematurely - most booths that I've seen have the filter at the back, but I see no reason to place it there and plenty of reasons not to.
For lighting, rather than fix it in the booth, I use two desk lamps on pantograph-type arms, one on either side of the booth. It's easy to adjust the lights' positions to suit the painting task at hand, and the bulbs don't get covered with the overspray, either.
Wayne