How to Build a Smoke Eater

How to Build a Smoke Eater
Written By
Rich Bergeron
Rich Bergeron
Published: Jan 2, 2011
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
2 minute read

You can also make smaller versions and hang them high in corners of a room, where the smoke tends to concentrate.

Things You Will Need

  • Box fan
  • Furnace filters
  • Duct tape
  1. Lay your box fan on the floor with the back of the machine facing you. Position a furnace filter over the back of it. Line up at least two sides carefully. Seal these to the unit with duct tape.

  2. Tape the filter snugly to the back of the fan. Don't worry if some excess filter sticks out a bit. Plug in the unit -- turn it on -- and you are filtering your air already. The higher the output setting is, the more air filtration you will be able to generate.

  3. Replace the filter when it starts to show signs of discoloration, or when it collects too much soot or dust.

  4. Find smaller filters, or use scissors to cut up large ones, to attach to the back of your smaller fans. If you can mount a few smaller fans in the high corners of a small room, while your box fan is set up in the central area, this will maximize the filtration of the whole room.

The Drip Cap

  • Excessive smoke from cigarettes, a wood stove, candles or cooking can make for miserable conditions in an enclosed living space.
  • You can also make smaller versions and hang them high in corners of a room, where the smoke tends to concentrate.
  • Line up at least two sides carefully.
  • Tape the filter snugly to the back of the fan.

Photo Credits

black smoke image by Denis Pepchuk from Fotolia.com

black smoke image by Denis Pepchuk from Fotolia.com

Rich Bergeron

Rich Bergeron is a writer, editor and webmaster with more than 10 years experience writing professionally for print and online publications. Bergeron currently runs unlimitedfightnews.com and has worked for newspapers and magazines…

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