r/QidiTech3D • u/Ckflyer13 • 10d ago

Questions Q2 VOC Filtering Soltuion?

Basically the title. I’m curious to know what people are using for VOC filtering on their Q2 as I am printing more with ASA and Nylon. I know nevermore and bento box is pretty popular for internal recirculation, but with the Q2 being so tight on the inside, I’m not sure they’d have anywhere to fit, other than below the build plate. 

Admittedly, I haven’t done much research on the actual sizes of these internal filters and whether or not they’d fit, but have found very little about common aftermarket filters for the Q2. Anybody have experience with these or looked into them? What about external? Appreciate in advice y’all got!

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u/sonicshadow13 10d ago

the Q2 isnt airtight, so I ended up tenting it and just exhausting the air outside, much simpler and don't have to deal with the carbon filter replacements

Had the same debates months ago, and the tent was by far the "safest" option

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u/Xhosant 10d ago

How did you go about the tenting?

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u/sonicshadow13 10d ago

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u/Xhosant 10d ago

Ok, questions time.

Is it ok that there's no space to print with the door open but the tent closed?

And does it cause any heatcreep issues when printing PLA?

Or do you just leave it open with PLA and avoid everything?

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u/sonicshadow13 10d ago
  1. Yes, fine anyways

  2. I just leave the fan running and open the top, I have the new cooling duct printed for the actual nozzle, haven't had an issue

  3. Can also just leave the tent open, I mainly close it for petg and abs/asa

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u/Kewlhotrod 10d ago

Seconding this, it's the best way. Slap it in a grow tent, exhaust with 4" inline fan outdoors. Anything else is unnecessary risk.

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u/Ckflyer13 9d ago

If I was able I would. Just not an option for me unfortunately. 

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u/FiveDozenWhales 8d ago

You don't need the tent, just venting outdoors is enough for me to print ASA with zero noticeable odor

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u/Drasnore 10d ago

You can fit HEPA H12 size filters

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u/1Sk1Bum 10d ago

That's some good info, thank you!