Length of venting question

[PFI-Guy]

@dan has said that the internal fan is designed for an 8 foot flex/dryer vent hose.

When you need a longer run, there may be issues.

Several discussions have been made about extended vent lengths, but you mileage may very as to your extension and fan boosting.

https://community.glowforge.com/t/over-10-feet-vent-hose-for-glowforge/

Needing some venting feedback

I’ve ordered the filter with my GF, but since it was announced that it will be shipped later that the laser, I’ve decided to set up a vent system. I’m building my office in our basement and while I’m in the process, I may as well set it up. The hose will end up approx 17 feet to reach the best area for the vent. I’ve already purchased an in-line fan to help. My question is… Is this too long and since it’s in the basement, is it a problem to have the hose up along the joist. My wife and a…

No Vent? No Problem!

I did not have a vent in the room I’m creating for the 'Forge, despite it’s use by the prior owners as the “Laundry Room”. The prior owners of the house had not run a vent for the dryer. I bet it made a miserable basement. I happened to be working with an SDS drill today, so I took it home and blew a hole through the 8" thick concrete wall, so I could vent the Glowforge outside. I bet there are a lot of creative vent solutions out there. Lets see them! [image][image][image][image] Please igno…

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