Building a Fume Hood to Make Chemistry Less Dangerous

Duration: 32:47

I handle a lot of toxic chemicals on this channel, so in an effort to be safer, I decided to build myself a fume hood and document the process! Want to support LabCoatz? Of course you do! Feel free to join my Patreon here, or simply donate using the PayPal link: https://www.patreon.com/LabCoatz https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/labcoatz Here are the parts I used to make the hood. Total price was roughly $240 after tax. 1. Four 2'x4' sheets of 5/8" particle board: $9 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Handprint-5-8-in-x-2-ft-x-4-ft-Particleboard-Project-Panel-224437/206155758 2. 24"x36" OPTIX 0.177" acrylic sheet: $48 https://www.homedepot.com/p/OPTIX-24-in-x-36-in-x-0-177-3-16-in-Green-Edge-Acrylic-Sheet-25529102/306516862 3. Metal handle for hood door: $6 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Liberty-Cup-Dual-Mount-2-1-2-or-3-in-64-76-mm-Classic-Matte-Black-Cabinet-Drawer-Cup-Pull-PN1053C-FB-CP/303113706 4. Flat white paint (1 quart): $10 5. 5/8" wood screws (eight total; four for PVC flange, two for the fan, and two for the power strip): $3 6. 1-5/8" construction screws: $10 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grip-Rite-8-x-1-5-8-in-Star-Drive-Bugle-Head-Coarse-Thread-Construction-Screws-1-lb-Box-158GCS1/204959255 7. DAP adhesive caulk: $5 8. 4" PVC flange: $6 https://www.homedepot.com/p/Oatey-Fast-Set-3-in-Outside-Fit-or-4-in-Inside-Fit-PVC-Open-Hub-Toilet-Flange-435032/100344482 9. VIVOSUN 4" aluminum hose (2pk, 25 feet each): $31 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07WFDCYZL?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 10. VIVOSUN 4" 195 CFM ventilation fan: $27 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M7S46YZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details 11. JOYLIT 24V 5000K CRI 95+ LED strip (16.6 feet): $34 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BJDSWD5T?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details 12. I had a 24V power supply on hand, but if you don't: $21 https://www.amazon.com/ALITOVE-100-240V-Adapter-Converter-5-5x2-1mm/dp/B01GC6VS8I/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZJTKYMH4R5NM&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.0IHNrf2u-MoxIRqf9ySURx8BXWcmzrtTtS4WPUyEfr5Nvn0I1177CwUvl5PtrFl0MoQ3JWAqxgRfcxkq3De2X_nZtLPNI04tcN6jsn4ncuguBtzeniwgArnUShw3dY-StQzYpIOkU1NBg1LHASpRxQX5kXvjpDA1u8baHkHkHV47quPi3DnBRrJODLSeaZfSJXNpR97BkSga1W_Hru87MeqzULPBbPYIgL7qHDhAgeD9KNxKGWVECrXwrzn9mONUViTshxRYQeNIGz_ljK5FA2uiGND_45haUIQ3e3L_D1U.3Z_unwGd_XO8jS8wBhaujUSaB8T0F-lzBVBOx443rX8&dib_tag=se&keywords=24v+5a+power+supply&qid=1720244075&s=home-garden&sprefix=24v+5a+power+supply%2Cgarden%2C105&sr=1-1 13. 2" desk grommets (5pk): $7 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07M9YKLY1?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details&th=1 14. Power strip (8-foot cord, built-in breaker): $9 https://www.walmart.com/ip/Hyper-Tough-6-Outlets-Power-Strip-with-8-ft-Cords-1-Pack-White-UL-Listed/412594472?fulfillmentIntent=In-store&filters=%5B%7B%22intent%22%3A%22fulfillmentIntent%22%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-store%22%5D%7D%5D&from=/search 0:00 Intro 1:15 The plan...ish 1:42 Beginning the build: cutting the wood 4:31 Cutting the acrylic and window groove 7:48 Assembling the main structure 9:18 Attaching the little bits: hoses, fan, etc. 14:17 ASMR peeling and crinkling 15:02 Back to it... 17:40 Painting 19:28 More little bits: grommet, power bar, etc. 20:33 Testing it! 25:06 Chlorine gas test 26:53 Addressing concerns about my safety 30:40 What's next?