Welding in basement

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Is it ok to arc weld in my basement? I have a 10'' fan that goes into the window helps circulate the air when I paint. Not sure about welders...thanks!
Reply:Not hardly.
Reply:Welcome BigDog107Welding creates a lot of smoke and fumes.  I weld in a garage - garage door usually wide open.  In winter, I may weld briefly with the garage door closed but immediately after welding, I fully open the door to get rid of the smoke/fumes and I get out too until the garage is clear.Associated with welding is a lot of preparatory grinding and cutting.  This also creates a lot of 'dust' that needs to be removed from the air - exhaust fan or again a large open door is helpful.Rick V
Reply:There has been alot of studies and articles on the dangers of welding in closed in areas. There have been many posts here at Welding Web a search will bring them up for reading. Then of course welding in your basement is certainly not advisable! If your arc welding in your basement causes a fire your insurance company will most likey not pay on your fire insurance.Co-Own CNC shop:Miller :1251 plasma cutter, MaxStar 700 TIG/Stick, & XMT 456 Multiprocess Welder.&  2 Hypertherm HPR260's Plasma CutterSorry I had a bad stroke but now I am back.
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Reply:Thanks guys! I will NOT be welding in the basement then. I will weld in the garage with the door open.
Reply:If you're welding with stick or fluxcore or welding on anything galvanized, painted, greasy, or otherwise dirty, do it outside or with very good ventilation.   Tig on clean metal can be done indoors with ventilation.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:Originally Posted by Rick VWelcome BigDog107Welding creates a lot of smoke and fumes.  I weld in a garage - garage door usually wide open.  In winter, I may weld briefly with the garage door closed but immediately after welding, I fully open the door to get rid of the smoke/fumes and I get out too until the garage is clear.Associated with welding is a lot of preparatory grinding and cutting.  This also creates a lot of 'dust' that needs to be removed from the air - exhaust fan or again a large open door is helpful.Rick V
Reply:For stick welding, just take it outside in the driveway.  Too much smoke and spatter to weld inside the garage with stick.MM350P/Python/Q300MM175/Q300DialarcHFHTP MIG200PowCon300SMHypertherm380ThermalArc185Purox oaF350CrewCab4x4LoadNGo utilitybedBobcat250XMT304/Optima/SpoolmaticSuitcase12RC/Q300Suitcase8RC/Q400Passport/Q300Smith op
Reply:because winters get extremely cold up here in WI - LandinBenk
Reply:Weld in summer  just a thought. Winter is for skiiing and snowmobiling in NY, state law there I think? Same here in Az, I weld outside even when it is 110 outside at midday, weld at dawn for a hour it's only 90 then, ... then I come back to the shop late at night, roll out some lights and weld at night when it is cooler, still outside... clear down to 85-90 then enjoy, nice SUVLast edited by PapaLion; 05-10-2010 at 08:08 PM.Lincoln Power MIG 215Lincoln WeldPak 3200HDLincon ProCut 25Lincoln WeldanPower 225 AC/DCIf all else fails... buy more tools
Reply:Originally Posted by BigDog107Is it ok to arc weld in my basement? I have a 10'' fan that goes into the window helps circulate the air when I paint. Not sure about welders...thanks!
Reply:I have welded in some small indoor areas doing industrial work.  The ventilation hood/fan is a must, or a portable unit which are over $1,000.I have seen to many old welders with health troubles from fumes.  I recently purchased a 3M silicone mask, the best $35 I have spent.
Reply:unless you want your house to smell like weld fumes permanently i'd say no.. not to mention fire/health issues.. your upstairs probably wouldnt fill with smoke but it would trickle upstairs for sure