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In your lab, the fume hood is there as a protection. But if something goes awry, and it cannot safely do its job, then the fume hood is designed to make you aware of the issue. But it can be difficult to know exactly what the problem is. Here we will troubleshoot common fume hood problems and highlight some key best practices.

Companies in the healthcare and manufacturing fields, or any institution that does R&D has likely utilized a fume hood. These ventilation devices capture and remove potentially harmful or toxic chemical vapors, fumes, odors and particulates from a working area where these substances are being tested or experimented with. Fume hoods are deemed vital lab equipment and are a must in plenty of other...

Fume hoods undergo a rigorous certification process when they are manufactured to ensure they meet state, federal, and international certification guidelines in addition to meeting or exceeding the current ISO9001 standards.