Is it safe to have a 3d printer in your room?

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AimeeKyle · Accepted Answer

It would be better to be in a well ventilated room, especially if you are in the room while printing. I have my 3D Printer in my home office and generally run it in the evenings and/or nights. If I print during the day I open my door and turn my ceiling fan on low if it stinks too much (it usually doesn’t offgas too much unless you run at too high of temps or don’t keep your machine clean).

Note: You could always purchase a powered room filter as well.

jshm2 · Accepted Answer

No.

Not only do you risk lung cancer from styrene and ethylbenzene inhalation (depending on the type of filament you're using)

But you're also risking fire as most "home" devices are not made to any safety standards.

There is good reason you find "cheap" 3D printers

Jessica405 · Accepted Answer

I cannot see why not. OK, it will get hot, but it should not cause damage.

I have read yesterday about the largest on in the world coming on stream. It is big enough to print houses.

Don't try and get one in your room. That would need you to have a room like "Tardis"!

DishLady · Accepted Answer

In your actual bedroom/dormroom? No. The fumes/chemicals are toxic. Best keep that thing in a separate room with a door and a window.

derrick · Answer

Having a 3D printer in your room can be totally safe if you take some precautions. Make sure you’ve got good ventilation for dealing with fumes, especially if you're using filaments like ABS. Be aware that 3D printers can be pretty noisy, so it might disrupt your sleep. For fire safety, keep the printer on a stable surface and away from anything flammable, and try not to leave it running unattended for long stretches. Keep your space tidy to avoid tripping over stuff.

integrale77 · Answer

Chances are the fumes given off by melting plastic or from resin are not good for long term exposure so I'd say no

SamIam96 · Answer

It depends what type of plastic you're using. Some emit dangerous gasses when heated to melting temperatures.

LazerBean · Answer

Definitely not a resin printer. Probably not great for a filament printer either.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

Keep in a separate, well ventilated room, and wear a mask with a filter when using it.

Staximus · Answer

You need proper ventilation so you're not breathing fumes from melting plastic

Awesomesauce2005 · Answer

I have a big one on my bed in my camper. It hasn't killed me yet lol

purplepoppy · Answer

Hope you like unsolicited dick sculptures

FreyaRed · Answer

Plastic fumes aren't especially healthy.

Chazmatazz269 · Answer

I’ve never used one. Why wouldn’t it be safe?

ThaMaskedMarvel · Answer

Sure. Why wouldn't it be?

AviatorTom · Answer

Depends what you want to print... 🙈🙊🙉

exitseven · Answer

Yes, but I would unplug it when I wasn't using it

Anonymous · Answer

So what is the punchline?

OddBeMe · Answer

Just keep out the anus.

AngryCarl · Answer

No, not at all.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

Yes but keep it in a ventilated area.

strateguy632 · Answer

yes.

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

WHY EXACTLY WOULDN'T IT BE

ChicoFromThe305 · Answer

Sure why not

Whitedog1 · Answer

Yes!

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