Found out my old coal forge is putting out way more carbon monoxide than I thought

I borrowed a friend's air quality monitor last week while working on a knife, and the reading in my shop hit 120 ppm after just an hour of forging. I found a study from a trade school that said a lot of older forges in small shops can have poor ventilation. What's the best way you've found to check and fix airflow without a full shop rebuild?

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piper_flores694d ago

Honestly, that study is probably understating it. The real danger with those old forges is the buildup over time, not just the peak reading. 120 ppm is already in the headache and nausea zone. You need active ventilation, not just a cracked window. A simple box fan in the door blowing out can make a huge difference. I'd also check for leaks in the forge itself, like cracks in the firepot or a bad seal on the air intake.

casey8434d ago

My grandpa ran his forge for 50 years with just a window, @piper_flores69.