Dust Mask

[Robert166]

This probably has been addressed in the past, but new and improved items are added daily.
Need advise on mask for sawdust, extended wear, comfort etc. Which one do you use and do you like it? Does it perform as expected?

 

[Echd]

I have the M2 brand masks you can find at most woodworking stores. I won't claim to be able to compare all of them but it seems to work well, is comfortable, and does a good job.

 

[Raymond]

I have switched to the Parcil PD-100 full safety mask for all of my dust-making activities, including yard work.

https://parcilsafety.com/collections/full-face-respirators/products/pd101-full-face-respirator

 

[Oka]

Raymond - All you need now is just to carry some crazy looking bottles and your Neighbors will get nervous. I have something similar.

 

[mdbuntyn]

I have a half-face model from 3M

Amazon.com

 

[John Jimenez]

I use the 3M 6300 half face model with the P100 filters….cost about 34 bucks on Amazon. It’s comfortable and seals pretty good over my gnarly beard.

 

[mpeele]

For dust I use GVS SPR451 Elipse P100 Dust Half Mask Respirator

https://www.amazon.com/Respirator-Replaceable-Reusable-Filters-Included/dp/B013SIIBME?th=1

I found it very confortable more so than my 3M's I wear when spraying. I does not fog my glasses and seals well over my beard.

 

[Mark Johnson]

I also use the Elipse and find it works well.

 

[rcarmac]

How are you finding the straps on the Elipse holding up. I have already replaced 1 set of them

 

[Mark Johnson]

How are you finding the straps on the Elipse holding up. I have already replaced 1 set of them

I haven't replaced mine at this point but the elastic has certainly weakened over time.

 

[Michael Mathews]

I've had my Elipse P100 for probably close to 9 years and no signs of the elastic weakening!

 

[mpeele]

How are you finding the straps on the Elipse holding up. I have already replaced 1 set of them

I've had mine for about 5 years and probably wear it 2 or 3 times a week. Straps seem fine now.

 

[Hmerkle]

I was just watching a YT video and he mentioned this respirator:

https://smile.amazon.com/3M-Comfort-Facepiece-Reusable-Respirator/dp/B00IF7RCU6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=334D99DTUCQ9G&keywords=3M+Rugged+Comfort+Quick+Latch+Half+Facepiece+Reusable+Respirator+6503QL&qid=1640022856&sprefix=3m+rugged+comfort+quick+latch+half+facepiece+reusable+respirator+6503ql%2Caps%2C59&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE3WjA5SkVVUVRJSlkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1Mjk1MTQySVg1TkFIQ0JURlVaJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwNDEyNTYyVUdMWEVXTzJUMDcwJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

I have ZERO experience with it, but really liked the "easy-on and off latch

What I really found interesting was his mention of this filter:

Amazon.com

He claimed it is much easier to breath through while maintaining filtration, it is pricier, but if his claims are correct, and you don't get respirator fatigue... that means you will wear it more...

 

[mpeele]

I was just watching a YT video and he mentioned this respirator:

https://smile.amazon.com/3M-Comfort-Facepiece-Reusable-Respirator/dp/B00IF7RCU6/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=334D99DTUCQ9G&keywords=3M+Rugged+Comfort+Quick+Latch+Half+Facepiece+Reusable+Respirator+6503QL&qid=1640022856&sprefix=3m+rugged+comfort+quick+latch+half+facepiece+reusable+respirator+6503ql%2Caps%2C59&sr=8-1-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUE3WjA5SkVVUVRJSlkmZW5jcnlwdGVkSWQ9QTA1Mjk1MTQySVg1TkFIQ0JURlVaJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTAwNDEyNTYyVUdMWEVXTzJUMDcwJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ==

I have ZERO experience with it, but really liked the "easy-on and off latch

What I really found interesting was his mention of this filter:

Amazon.com

He claimed it is much easier to breath through while maintaining filtration, it is pricier, but if his claims are correct, and you don't get respirator fatigue... that means you will wear it more...

I also have one of those mask that I use when spraying. I haven't used the 2297 filter but have used 2291s for dust which is the same as 2297 but no carbon. Bag style is probably more confortable than the hard cartage filters but when I'm spraying the bag style don't provide the needed filtering. Can't say one mask is more conformable than the other but I seem to get more moisture build up in the 3M than the Elipse. I think the Elipse exhaust valve works better than 3M. 3M is easier off/on but I never take either off till I'm finished or out of the environment where I need to wear it. Sometimes I wear one for an hour or more. Cost is about the same but the Elipse staps have lasted longer than 3M.

 

[Rwe2156]

Those respirators are sooooo cumbersome I don't see how you guys use them! And not necessary for ww'ing dust. The elastic on mine needed replacing after a couple years.

RZ mask is a very good, comfortable mask.

 

[mpeele]

Those respirators are sooooo cumbersome I don't see how you guys use them! And not necessary for ww'ing dust. The elastic on mine needed replacing after a couple years.

RZ mask is a very good, comfortable mask.

I guess it's all in what you are used to. I also have a beard and you can not test the seal with that style. I use petroleum jelly to create a seal which would make a real mess with the fabric covering.