PlasmaCAM Exhaust Left On?

Two nights in a row I’ve noticed the PlasmaCAM exhaust was running. Is there a reason it is being left on? Should I turn it off when I’m done?

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Moved to Metal Shop.
I’m going to say, with no authority whatsoever, No, and Yes, respectively. I’m wondering if that switch needs a timer. The downside of it being so quiet is your forget it’s on. Maybe at least a “boiler on” indicator lamp?

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It should not be left on at all. Only reason for it to run is if we are using the PlasmaCam.

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Perhaps we can get a time-delay delay wired up so that if the Hypertherm is on, the fan starts up automatically and then stays on for ~5 min after it is switched off.

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