A different type of respirator

[Travis Porter]

I saw this in the Klingspor flyer I just got. I'm not sure if I would like this. Kind of reminds me like scuba gear. I can't tell if the piece fits in your mouth or not, but it just doesn't seem quite right to me for some reason.

http://www.woodworkingshop.com/cgi-...aysBetween=0&daysBetweenFix=0&monthsBetween=0

 

[Bas]

Looks interesting. What I don't like about a respirator is the moisture that builds up. That's the part that gets uncomfortable. Seems like this design wouldn't have that problem.

 

[dancam]

I have that particular respirator and I'm not all that pleased with it. The best I can say about it is that it's better than no respirator.

The better, albeit more costly, would be the enclosed fan assisted models.

Dan C.

 

[ptt49er]

I don't know that I could handle wearing a nose plug like that though.

 

[William Roscoe]

I'm with 49er on the nose clamping. I'd like to put one on for a few min. to check it out. You could easily make something about like it.

 

[Nice Figures]

We have one of these respirators too. The theory of drawing cleaner air from behind you and not having the bulk of a conventional respirator in front is good and the respirator part works fine but it forces you to breath through your mouth causing "moisture" (spit, saliva etc.) to accumulate in the mouth piece and eventually it comes out the front and onto your clothes. Neither of us uses it. If they could solve the moisture problem it would be a better product.

Paula

 

[rbdoby]

I have one of these also. It doesn't get used a lot. The nose clamp is irritating and and after a while moisture drips out of it. The only good thing I can say about it is I can good seal with it because I have a full beard and mustache.

Rick Doby

 

[rcflyer23]

Um no. I couldn't do that. I do want a respirator one day but not that one..

 

[McRabbet]

I wear one of these (< $20) fitted with dust filters (<$4 a pair), from Grizzly. I've never had any problems with drawing air through them nor with excessive moisture build-up. I switch to the Organic Vapor cartridges when I am putting on finishes. And I store the unit and cartridges in ziplock bags.

 

[Adirondax]

I have one as well and it works fine. Had a beard when I got it (now just a goat) and it works as advertised. But the nose-pinch thingy wore out and it does drip as mentioned above. And I wonder about breathing through the mouth long term. There's got to be a better way but I really haven't found it. Even with dust collection, an air filter and a respirator, I still manage to breath a lot of dust in the shop. :icon_scra

 

[rcflyer23]

So one of those works okay with a goat. I have one and I refuse to shave it. No one or no one can make me.

 

[PChristy]

Thanks for posting this - I thought about getting one of these but after I have read some of your post I believe that I will go with the one McRabbir has

 

[NC_Horn]

I just started a turning course offered by ACC this week. Heard some of the turners talking about these. The owner/developer is from Graham, NC.

http://www.resp-o-rator.com/

Small world,

Duane

 

[mburke911]

Hi,
I wear one of these:

perhpas a little overkill for the average woodwork. I have really bad asthma and I like what lung i have left, so I don't take any chances. By changing the cartridge it works just as well for chemical fumes.

It is possible to find new or lightly used versions of this respirator on Ebay for a reasonable price. New, retail they are rediculous.

Mark

 

[stave]

mburke,
What brand is that? I will be seeing a specialist to see if I have COPD or worse next week. I make a living from woodworking and will not be making a career change so...I have to figure out how to keep my lungs clean.
I know the ones similar to the one pictured run around $350 to $400.
Appreciate the help.

Stave

 

[mburke911]

Stave,
It is a 3m GVP PAPR (Positive air powered respirator). These push $1200 new depending on the version. That is the closes photo I found. I actually have the green helmet version which has a certified hard hat instead fo the read helmet which is only a "bump" cap. Thye also make different versions of neck seal to increase the concentrations of chemical in the work atmosphere.

Here is a link

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/...E3E02LES9MG812H2_nid=04051R59BGbeF3RH7CD92Ngl

 

[Glennbear]

I use similar equipment/methods as McRabbet and have found that the AO Safety Mask works well despite my upper lip hair growth :gar-La; From my experience with scuba mouthpieces they can be a pain after a while. The link that Travis posted mentions "modified" mouthpiece but I do not know what they mean. I agree with others that the nose clip would not be comfy, when diving the nose is enclosed in your vision mask so no nose clip is needed. :wsmile:

 

[Howard Acheson]

The manufacturer has never been able to secure an OSHA approval or a NIOSH approval for that device. As I recall, the nose clip requirement is the issue. To be tight enough to work tends to become uncomfortable over time.

It's been shown that for a respirator to work, it must be reasonably comfortable to wear.

 

[gator]

If my memory is still working, I think it was about a year ago at a TWA meeting, the inventor of this device (I think was Jim Duxbury) gave a pitch on it. He actually was there to give a presentation on kalidoscopes that he makes but gave a quick pitch for the resporator.

George

 

[pcraven123]

Guys I work in heavy construction and we use a company from kansas city. The lady I deal with can find you any type of respirator you would like and she know her enviromental equipment. Her name is Meleah Monroe if you contact her she can email you any or all info. on what your looking for m.monroe@wisesafetyenv.com hope this helps. ccasion1