I watched this when it posted a year ago with casual interest, but now it makes sense for me to have one (actually it did then!) So thanks for your review.

@FireCreekForge

4 күн бұрын

You bet, thanks

I think these types of respirator are really the best way by far to upgrade your health and safety gear to be honest. thanks for sharing

I bought this at bakersgas.com, they seem to have the best price. This is not a sponsorship, I bought it from there with my own money so just sharing it with you.

I've wanted one of these ever since I saw them a few years ago. They seem to[ be the golden ticket for grinding

Congrats on 100K!

We use the 3M PAPR masks, I can't remember which model, but I'll never go back to any other filter half mask set up. They hose and pack can get in the way in some tight welding area, but when that happens I just remove the belt pack and set it beside me. No better investment for tour health.

Bicycle helmet foam pads might help with the head band. I use them on my welding helmet.

@TalRohan

Жыл бұрын

thats a good idea thanks

Thanks for the review

I’ve got the old Triton brand powered respirator. Bought it in around 2007 ( they went bust in the 2008 GFC). Eventually the batteries became useless, so i rewired it to use the same batteries as my cordless tools - works great to this day. Takes standard round filter cartridges. The only problems are the weight on the neck when you are looking somewhat downward all day, and that you can’t open the visor to get a good look at the work you are doing. I mostly wear a Resp-O-Rator these days with safety goggles and/or a lexan visor. The only problems with that are the pinched nose ( not covered by the design) which I fixed by gluing on the nose cover of an old snorkel and wearing foam earplugs up each nostril ( such a great look😝), and that the ‘out-vent’ points down at your work, and you frequently have condensate from your exhaled breath dripping onto your project. I do a lot of relatively intricate wood projects, and didn’t really like this, so I’ve taken to cutting up the old used filters and taping them around the ‘exhaust’ to catch the drips.

I use a room filtering system from the 3d handyman. He's got a channel here on KZread. It works great to help with shop dust. I have to change my respirator filters way less often.

I dont have a beard or glasses, but wearing face masks never seemed to fully keep out the dust. I use a PAPR (Draeger) and gotta say i will never go back to the face masks. PAPRs are a game changer.

Awesome I ask what the mask was on the last video and you give me an in depth video explaining the mask. THANK YOU!!!

Thanks for the video. I have a setup like this for welding. I have the same issues and I find the buttons be in the back to be a bit awkward. Agree on everything else about the filters being expensive. Also is not very pleasant if you have gas if you know what I mean

Thinking about one of these for some of my nasty mold inspections

@FireCreekForge

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, mold is not to be messed with! Would decontaminating the hood and delivery hose, etcetera be a hassle?

@user-pl9uc4id5b

8 ай бұрын

@@FireCreekForge Decontaminating the hood would be achieved with a simple damp wipe. I wouldn't even worry about that. The most concerning thing is just breathing in a bad environment. I ended up buying an open box set for $800. Looking forward to getting it.

hi did you ever nickel plated something by yourself to then use it in a canister damast? that would be a cool project?

For bearded dudes, the helmet, mask, and under-the-face "seal" is a must. Beards collect dust. Take your face mask off, and you're breathing in dust from your beard every time you wag your chin.

As far as the comfort wear a welders hat underneath. Great write up.

You got a pretty good beard filter going to.

I know one of these is cheeper than lung cancer, but damn that upfront price keeps me putting off getting one… Like, I want one for sure, but it costs more than I make in a month these days!

I totally agree with good eye protection but I’ve never seen anyone wear a full respirator for grinding metal.

Could you put the unit outside of your grinding room and pipe in fresh air? Maybe get creative with a new vacuum hose and extend the length if need be?

What would you recommend for someone that does woodworking, has a large beard and thus a PAPR is almost required, and has a fixed income below the poverty line? Hard question, right? idk what to do. I don't need a face shield as I have that, but a cheap papr doesn't seem to exist. It's either Nuclear + chemical + whatever particle resistant or nothing. I'm just trying to not breathe dust. /rant ANY input would be greatly appreciated... from anyone.

@FireCreekForge

10 ай бұрын

I used to use the Resp-O-Rator but they haven't been available in a few years. If they ever come back it's a good product.

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