There are some Etsy shops with a couple mods you might consider. Someone sells a 4 inch hose plate to replace xtool oem. Another guy 3d prints spacers for honey comb. It helps exhaust below comb and it aligns it locking it in place. I’m building my system atm, just got the ac infinity, waiting on adapters.
I have seen some great items on Etsy and in groups, if I were building this system today I would absolutely look into those. The spacers for the honeycomb sounds interesting, thanks for the tip!
Thank you, I just got my S1 and I have my other Xtool and my Mira and this drove me crazy! I saw this and light bulb went off. Why didn't I do this? LOL I am now!
Thanks so much, what I was looking for! Since I would be working from home, would it make sense to also use the purifier? Would you put it between the S1 and the fan or at the end...first S1 then fan then purifier before throwing it out the window? My window overlooks a passage where someone could pass. Thanks you
So this won't affect the fan inside the tool, using an outside exhaust fan? I did this same thing, however I mistakenly bought a six inch fan. I spent about $24 at Home Depot for two adapters, way overpriced, just some metal reductions. I think they would've sold for $5 before Covid. Anyway, I have it vented out the window as well. It works great, but I still get a smell.
Hi! I have an F1 Ultra. Can I use this type of exhaust fan on it? I found the one you have a link for on Amazon as well as the newest version of it with 230CFM. Does that make a difference? I need to vent it outside my window in the basement that besides my shop, has (2) BDs, den & office. Also, I'm thinking about getting an air assist for my machine to avoid wood burns. Is this practical/necessary? Thanks for any help you can give me.
I have the F1 Ultra as well and the hoses are the same size so this set up will work. The built in fan on the Ultra is really strong so I haven't had to add the inline fan, I just vent out a window. If you are doing something that creates a lot of dust then this can set up will work well for you. As for air assist, it's already included with the F1 Ultra.
@@SarahVanderkooy Thanks SO much for your help! (1) Does the 195CFM original fan you linked have a strong enough fan that the newer version with a 230DFM is not needed? (2) Do I need an air assist to prevent the charring of cut objects?
You need to put a coupler over both 3 inch sides to hold them together. This gives it a nice tight seal, otherwise you are correct they won't fit together.
I am new to laser cutting and engraving....I think I have decided on the xtool S1 but am debating between the 20 and 40. Would smoke and smell be less of an issue with the 20 or is it more about the materials??
Probably a little less but not a ton, it's more about the materials. I have a 20w from another brand and still have a fan attached to help with venting.
Hi! I am looking to get an S1 myself but I am very worried about how loud it is as I live in a 1st floor apartment. We have high ceilings but I am still worried that it will be too loud for my neighbors upstairs. How loud would you say is the s1? Is it louder than a vacuum for example?
It is loud when you are in the room. I use mine in my basement, it's unfinished so there isn't much insulation for noise and my family isn't bothered upstairs when I run it. I don't think you will bother your neighbors with this.
Thanks my S1 is arriving today.
There are some Etsy shops with a couple mods you might consider. Someone sells a 4 inch hose plate to replace xtool oem. Another guy 3d prints spacers for honey comb. It helps exhaust below comb and it aligns it locking it in place. I’m building my system atm, just got the ac infinity, waiting on adapters.
I have seen some great items on Etsy and in groups, if I were building this system today I would absolutely look into those. The spacers for the honeycomb sounds interesting, thanks for the tip!
Thank you, I just got my S1 and I have my other Xtool and my Mira and this drove me crazy! I saw this and light bulb went off. Why didn't I do this? LOL I am now!
So glad this was helpful, makes a big difference!
Thanks so much, what I was looking for! Since I would be working from home, would it make sense to also use the purifier? Would you put it between the S1 and the fan or at the end...first S1 then fan then purifier before throwing it out the window? My window overlooks a passage where someone could pass. Thanks you
Where did you get the table
Love this table, I actually have 2 of them now for lasers. Here's the video with more info th-cam.com/video/y8hhJoouOyI/w-d-xo.html
So this won't affect the fan inside the tool, using an outside exhaust fan? I did this same thing, however I mistakenly bought a six inch fan. I spent about $24 at Home Depot for two adapters, way overpriced, just some metal reductions. I think they would've sold for $5 before Covid.
Anyway, I have it vented out the window as well. It works great, but I still get a smell.
Hi! I have an F1 Ultra. Can I use this type of exhaust fan on it? I found the one you have a link for on Amazon as well as the newest version of it with 230CFM. Does that make a difference? I need to vent it outside my window in the basement that besides my shop, has (2) BDs, den & office. Also, I'm thinking about getting an air assist for my machine to avoid wood burns. Is this practical/necessary? Thanks for any help you can give me.
I have the F1 Ultra as well and the hoses are the same size so this set up will work. The built in fan on the Ultra is really strong so I haven't had to add the inline fan, I just vent out a window. If you are doing something that creates a lot of dust then this can set up will work well for you. As for air assist, it's already included with the F1 Ultra.
@@SarahVanderkooy Thanks SO much for your help! (1) Does the 195CFM original fan you linked have a strong enough fan that the newer version with a 230DFM is not needed? (2) Do I need an air assist to prevent the charring of cut objects?
How did you attach the 3" hose to the reducer. It seems the hose does not fit in the 3" side.
You need to put a coupler over both 3 inch sides to hold them together. This gives it a nice tight seal, otherwise you are correct they won't fit together.
@@SarahVanderkooy Thank you
I am new to laser cutting and engraving....I think I have decided on the xtool S1 but am debating between the 20 and 40. Would smoke and smell be less of an issue with the 20 or is it more about the materials??
Probably a little less but not a ton, it's more about the materials. I have a 20w from another brand and still have a fan attached to help with venting.
Hi! I am looking to get an S1 myself but I am very worried about how loud it is as I live in a 1st floor apartment. We have high ceilings but I am still worried that it will be too loud for my neighbors upstairs. How loud would you say is the s1? Is it louder than a vacuum for example?
It is loud when you are in the room. I use mine in my basement, it's unfinished so there isn't much insulation for noise and my family isn't bothered upstairs when I run it. I don't think you will bother your neighbors with this.