Respirator/face masks

[jimbo84]

Thanks, I'm now grinding/cutting with a full face visor jobby.

 

[8ob]

Does anyone know where I can buy genuine 3M filters for a 7502 half mask? Looks like all you can get on eBay are counterfeits, which probably do more harm than good...

I got a 7500 series 3M ( this type https://www.graff-city.com/safety-p...MI6Ojt5-jg3AIVApztCh3IBgKAEAYYBSABEgKbgfD_BwE ) and get the replacement filters which I assume are genuine from this seller https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Particulate-Respirator-Filter-20-Pieces-P2-Painting-Repair-3M-06925/292353426104?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I am really impressed with these masks, they are very supple and even fit ugly faces like mine. I have been spraying some 40` shipping containers with that ghastly synthetic barn paint this week and the paint has not made it past the pre filters.

 

[Parm]

I got a 7500 series 3M ( this type https://www.graff-city.com/safety-p...MI6Ojt5-jg3AIVApztCh3IBgKAEAYYBSABEgKbgfD_BwE ) and get the replacement filters which I assume are genuine from this seller https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Replacement-Particulate-Respirator-Filter-20-Pieces-P2-Painting-Repair-3M-06925/292353426104?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

I am really impressed with these masks, they are very supple and even fit ugly faces like mine. I have been spraying some 40` shipping containers with that ghastly synthetic barn paint this week and the paint has not made it past the pre filters.

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, mask is ok. But tell me more about the filters.

The link posted suggests they are P2. eBay picture on the link shows they are P1.

Do you know what they are? As I can’t tell.

The picture on the packet suggests they are pre filters.

With unclear information like that I wouldn’t trust them at all

 

[8ob]

Mmmmmmmmmmmm, mask is ok. But tell me more about the filters.

The link posted suggests they are P2. eBay picture on the link shows they are P1.

Do you know what they are? As I can’t tell.

The picture on the packet suggests they are pre filters.

With unclear information like that I wouldn’t trust them at all

I suppose ultimately we should all be wearing air fed masks but that 7500 series sure beats the scarf I was using

Bob

 

[Parm]

I suppose ultimately we should all be wearing air fed masks but that 7500 series sure beats the scarf I was using

Bob

Not really, if your using non isocyanate paints there are some very good respirators you can buy for not much money. Just need to find the correct type. Some manufacturers don’t make it easy to find the correct type of mask

 

[Ashley Burton]

I've been really impressed with my 3M 6000 mask, Really comfy & the particulate filters work well just as @8ob showed in the earlier post!

 

[jimbo84]

I've bought a GVS Elipse in the end, used it for the first time yesterday when sanding wooden floors. I think I've been using it for about 6 hours total and by the end of the day breathing became difficult, I guess that means the filters had become clogged. They looked still very clean from the outside, but I guess they were saturated with very fine dust, exactly what you wear a respirator for. I found it comfortable to use and I had no issues with my glasses (interference/ steaming up). Haven't tried is with a welding mask yet.

I find vacuuming the filters (from the outside of the mask) making sure not to damage the filter helps clear them if I've been doing anything with wood/masonary dust.

 

[cianh91]

How do people with beards cope with these . I struggle to find a comfortable over the beard one

 

[gaz1]

How do people with beards cope with these . I struggle to find a comfortable over the beard one

you are not to meant to have one over a beard as it dosnt seal to your face due to the beard

in effect making the mask near on useless in wearing it

 

[Tangledfeet]

How do people with beards cope with these . I struggle to find a comfortable over the beard one

For wood dust created when woodturning I use a 3M Versaflo system. Incredibly comfortable as the vast majority of the weight (battery pack, filters) is on wide waist belt. Not cheap, especially new, but I picked all the component parts separately on eBay as NOS (New Old Stock) items for around £400 I think.