Hillary Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I'm so excited, I'm finally moving to the basement. I'll be able to leave my stuff out and get to work with out unpacking 12 boxes of stuff. Here's my dilema... my DH tells me it's necessary, in his opinion, to get an exhaust fan or some kind of ventilation first. There is no window to open so a plain fan won't do. Anyone else worked this out with out spending a fortune? I'll have a door but no sceen door, and I can't leave it open when I'm working (way to cold). I'm open to any suggestions. I just want to get pouring down there. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgia Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I am in the basement, also. I just have a large floor stand fan. It blows away from my tables towards the stairs. It works fine for me, but there's no one upstairs, either. The cats don't seem to mind - they are usually on the second floor in my bed! I have a respirator on my wish list for 2007. http://www.uline.com/Browse_Listing_992.asp?desc=Reusable+Respirators+%26+Supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candlenose Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 I have a shop beside the house.I have an airconditioner, but no windows.There are days when i wish I had an air exhaust.Especeilly in the winter,I know every year I get sick with a bad chest cold from breathing in those fumes.It takes me 2 months to get over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 Thanks for the replies. I might have to think about a respirator. I think for now though I'll just crank the fan and then get some kind of exhaust fan installed in the near future. I 'm just so glad to have the space I'll find a way to make it work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patience Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Fresh air is really important when you're working with fragrance oils. Would it be possible to install an exhaust fan on any of the walls? If not, what about installing one on the exterior door? I got my respirator at Pep Boys, the auto supply store. It was $20 and it works great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 Just wondering, how do you catch a cold from fumes from f/o's? I thought you catch a cold from a germ or virus. Is it dangerous to breath in the high concentration of fragrance? TIA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hillary Posted December 12, 2006 Author Share Posted December 12, 2006 I don't know exactly what causes the problems, but there have been threads here about health issues related to breathing the FO fumes. I think candlenose is just saying that the fumes might cause her to be more susceptible to a chest cold, not that she caught it from the fumes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherl Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 I work in the basement as well and when it is warmer, can open the storm doors. I have a screen door on the inside. In these colder months I have to tough it out. I might try a fan to blow away from the work area, thanks for suggestion. I've also used a face mask in the past and that helps.. as does keeping your nose away from the top when adding fo to wax. I too can get quite a cold when the weather is changing and I make candles. It tears up the sinuses somehow and it can be a while to get over. The Fall scents with the cinnamon and spices get me the worse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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