Is an explosion proof fan needed?

blackhawk357m

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I've been using a HVLP spray gun with a water based urethane. Would a regular wall mounted exhaust fan be ok for the overspray, or would I need an explosion proof fan?

TYIA,
Nathan Brugmann
 

Kim Bye

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I've been using a HVLP spray gun with a water based urethane. Would a regular wall mounted exhaust fan be ok for the overspray, or would I need an explosion proof fan?

TYIA,
Nathan Brugmann

Most likely not, but if it`s marked as flamable, you will need a fan that potentialy want light the vapors
 
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