FC-100A Solder Fume Extractor Low-Noise & High Iodine 3-Stage Filtration

This is a MUST HAVE for all acrylic nail techs! I have been breathing in those monomer fumes for far too long. This machine is whisper quiet and ya'll... OMG it literally eats the fumes. It's at least an 85% reduction in fumes. It even pulls the dust particles up and away. The hose is absolutely incredible as well. It's super flexible and it's plenty long enough to sit the unit on the floor and it reaches easily to the manicure table.

Wow, this 100 watt unit BLOWS the competition away. Granted in the photos you see the 100 watt new unit and my older $85 dollar 10W unit. But the they are night and day different. I know, alot more money, but SO worth it. You will love the power of this 100W true fume extractor. Highly recommend this product. See pics, sits next to table. Hose is extra stiff, this is a quality put together product!

I've tried the smaller fume extractors, and even at first had a "charcoal pad on a fan" ones. This unit has plenty of suction power as long as it is close to the work piece, which I've found is normal unless you buy an industrial-size machine. But I have not had to turn it up past 1/4 of the dial and it sucks in all of the solder fumes and I smell absolutely nothing. Unless you solder or weld a ton, the filters should last a bit of time, but replaements are pricey at ~$90. I'll gladly pay it to know all those chemicals from the rosin vapor are in those pads rather than in me! Overall a great machine, good build quality for sure. A bit heavy though so you might want to look at one on wheels if your going to be moving it from place to place.

Included instructions are in German--not even a combined German/English/French/Spanish. Had to go their website to get English instructions after a bit of looking around. US power plug and seems to run OK on US power. Included material suggested downloading an app and scanning a QR code to get usage video; nope, I never download random apps to my phone. Not a great unboxing experience.

This fume extractor does a great job pulling in solder and glue fumes. The filters work well, I don't smell anything coming out the other end. The flexible tube is stiff but easily adjusted, reaching all the way from the floor to the top of the desk. The box is small enough to fit under the desk without getting in the way. The unit is fairly quiet, but it does make some white noise in the background. A pair of noise cancelling headphones will do the trick. I definitely should have invested in one of these earlier. At the very least, this system keeps the fumes out of your eyes and lungs. Edit: The motor and control board eventually failed on my first unit within about 6 months. The company Fume Clear sent me a replacement unit and we got back on track.

I’m using a roll of solder every couple weeks and this unit makes it so easy to protect my health. On the lowest speed setting, which makes almost no noise, it has more than enough suction. The base unit fits neatly in the corner of my workbench and the hose attachment makes it easy to leave in place and pull to the exact location I need it. Previously, I used a smaller unit that was $50 with no hose attachment. Between the fan noise next to my head and managing the electrical cord across my workstation, I stopped using it out of frustration. But I felt that choice my lungs every day. While this unit is more expensive, it’s worth every penny because of the convenience and quiet operation. I’m sure the future version of myself will not think twice about the extra dollars spent.

I really like this unit. It arrived fast, was securely packed & easy to put together as all I had to do was insert the electrical cord into it & attach the hose. It picks up the fumes & it is easy to adjust the hose so it’s not in my way. I have the unit sitting in the floor under my work table & the hose is plenty long for doing my work; it is noisy but not bad. It comes with extra filters.

Small enough for my work space but work great when I have it close to my engraver. I only use half the power and it’s made a big difference. I tested the filter usage, once it got pretty dirty, I washed it and reused it over as a test. It does Come with extra filters. The hose is sturdy but flexible to stay exactly where you want it to stay. Overall this is a good product. Worth the money. Only wish I would have gotten the next bigger size as I increase my machinery. .

I bought this for use with a laser engraver but didn't realize this model was not good for this purpose. After reaching out the company went so far above and beyond to help me get the right product for my needs. They even updated the write up for this model to make it more clear for other customers. I highly recommend them.

The product was exactly as described and works perfectly. Note for buyers: Please make sure to check the voltage compatibility (110V or 220V) before purchasing. I initially ordered the 110V version, which was an issue since my local electricity is 220V. However, I was able to solve it by using a step-down adapter from 220V to 110V.