respirator?

silvafish · 08-June-06, 03:54 PM

Well, I'm trying to decide which respirator i should get. I'm thjinking i'll get a 3M brand respirator. After painting and using vinyl dye in the recent, i've decided i want to get a mask...the fumes are pretty bad when using vinyl dye and i notice the effects of the fumes pretty good. Some input would be nice.

The Dragon Reborn · 08-June-06, 04:22 PM

I use -don't laugh- a "standard issue" NATO "gas mask"... still have it from my militairy service...
all I did was exchange the filter unit (with a fresh one..)... works like a charm!

TDR

silvafish · 08-June-06, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Dragon Reborn


	I use -don't laugh- a "standard issue" NATO "gas mask"... still have it from my militairy service... all I did was exchange the filter unit (with a fresh one..)... works like a charm! TDR

haha, i suppose you don't use it in your driveway...lol, might scare your neighbors. Well, i dont think i can get one of those, but like i said i'm looking at the 3M masks on this site:
http://www.websoft-solutions.net/hal...ator_s/290.htm

I might take a look on Ebay.

The Dragon Reborn · 08-June-06, 04:57 PM

Army Surplus! But.. seriously...

The 3M "lineup" should be just fine... you can buy those at most automotive/paint related shops...

TDR

Jobistober · 08-June-06, 04:57 PM

I use an MSA Comfo Elite resperator. Though I don't think it will filter airborne fumes, it's the nicest dust mask I've ever owned. Perhaps there are some different filter cartriges that can be used with smoke and fumes and such.

EDIT- just checked it out. I have a standard high effeciency filter for mine, but you can get combo filters or chemical filters which filter out airborne fumes and areosols.

MasterP · 08-June-06, 06:38 PM

heh heh heh - +1 vote for the 3M from me!

the avatar speaks for itself

Make sure it can deal with organic vapours and it'll do the job fine

Marc · 08-June-06, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by MasterP


	heh heh heh - +1 vote for the 3M from me!

+2 votes for the 3M.

08-June-06, 03:54 PM		#1 (permalink)
silvafish Apex Tech Fanatic	respirator? Well, I'm trying to decide which respirator i should get. I'm thjinking i'll get a 3M brand respirator. After painting and using vinyl dye in the recent, i've decided i want to get a mask...the fumes are pretty bad when using vinyl dye and i notice the effects of the fumes pretty good. Some input would be nice.

08-June-06, 04:57 PM		#5 (permalink)
Jobistober P'Hoe'toshop Fanatic	I use an MSA Comfo Elite resperator. Though I don't think it will filter airborne fumes, it's the nicest dust mask I've ever owned. Perhaps there are some different filter cartriges that can be used with smoke and fumes and such. EDIT- just checked it out. I have a standard high effeciency filter for mine, but you can get combo filters or chemical filters which filter out airborne fumes and areosols. Last edited by Jobistober; 08-June-06 at 05:12 PM..

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08-June-06, 04:22 PM		#2 (permalink)
The Dragon Reborn Apex Elite Expert Tech	I use -don't laugh- a "standard issue" NATO "gas mask"... still have it from my militairy service... all I did was exchange the filter unit (with a fresh one..)... works like a charm! TDR

08-June-06, 04:57 PM		#4 (permalink)
The Dragon Reborn Apex Elite Expert Tech	Army Surplus! But.. seriously... The 3M "lineup" should be just fine... you can buy those at most automotive/paint related shops... TDR

08-June-06, 06:38 PM		#6 (permalink)
MasterP Da' Thunda' From Down Unda'	heh heh heh - +1 vote for the 3M from me! the avatar speaks for itself Make sure it can deal with organic vapours and it'll do the job fine