I’m setting up a small watchmaking bench in my basement in Louisville and trying to sort out fume extraction for cleaning solvents and adhesives. Space under the shelf is tight, so I’ve been looking at the blower from an under-cabinet range hood — the 15S-E30 model — as a possible donor unit for a DIY vent setup.
My main concern is matching airflow to a small duct run without making it useless, and whether the noise level is tolerable for long assembly sessions. I also can’t tell if the motor is happy running at lower speeds or if it only really works at full tilt.
Has anyone here repurposed this kind of blower for a bench vent? Curious how you mounted it, what ducting you used, and whether it was worth it over a proper inline fan. Any thoughts appreciated.
Update after reading a bit more on the 15S-E30 - TAZPI 15S-E30 Under Cabinet Range Hood Review came up when I was checking the specs. Still unsure whether the blower behaves well turned down for a short duct run, so I’m not committing yet.