Richard Prager Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I think it's about time I start wearing a respirator. I been doing some searching both here and online and I'm leaning towards one of these two. I do want to make sure I'm using the right filters as well. . The first respirator pictured is the 3M 7500 (built for comfort and cool exhaling) series and the second one is the 3M 5000 series. The filter I believe to be the correct one is the 3M 5P71 P95 Respirator Filter Thanks in advance for your input. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Richard, the one I use has a full face mask. I did this because I had a pyrex blow up on me which peppered my apron with glass and plastic. Just lucky it didn't hit my face. Just thought I give you something else to think about if you use pyrex. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I use a motorised fan venting full face mask. Not sure how good it would be for spraying, but for wood it is perfect. It keeps my face cool and dry in the tropical climate. With the half face mask, I was gurgling in a pool of sweat after 15 minutes. The cable and battery pack can be minor inconvenience, but a small price to pay for comfort. Also, I get to wear my regular spectacles. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rico.29 Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 I use a motorised fan venting full face mask. Not sure how good it would be for spraying, but for wood it is perfect. It keeps my face cool and dry in the tropical climate. With the half face mask, I was gurgling in a pool of sweat after 15 minutes.The cable and battery pack can be minor inconvenience, but a small price to pay for comfort. Also, I get to wear my regular spectacles. Dave Dave Are you saying that with the half mask I wouldn't be able to wear my glasses? It wouldn't do me much good to be able to breathe but not see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 You can wear them, but for machining operations you should really be wearing the correct goggles. These can be a bit awkward with your regular glasses. The full face covers all quite comfortably. The main thing for me is the ventilation. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 That looks like it would be easier to work with. I'll check it out. Thanks, Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 What Dave is showing is for dust and would not handle the fumes we make. I don't have a pick of mine but it's a 3M and fits snugly over your face so that no fumes get to you. They can be exspensive but what price do you put on your eyes and face? As far as a 1/2 mask and glasses goes, you are right Richard that your glasses will steam up very quickly. The way I see it; you can go with a full face mask or get contacts and a 1/2 mask, lol. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDBaits Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Here is the one I changed to since I couldnt find the filters in MS AO Safety QuickLatch PRO Respirator | Masks + Respirators | Northern Tool + Equipment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 What Dave is showing is for dust and would not handle the fumes we make. I don't have a pick of mine but it's a 3M and fits snugly over your face so that no fumes get to you. They can be exspensive but what price do you put on your eyes and face?As far as a 1/2 mask and glasses goes, you are right Richard that your glasses will steam up very quickly. The way I see it; you can go with a full face mask or get contacts and a 1/2 mask, lol. www.novalures.com Thanks. Then a 1/2 mask would be useless to me. Do you have a model number? Thanks for the info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Here's a pic of the mask. It's a 6000 series. 3M 6000 Series Full Facepiece Respirator - Large - Half Mask Respirators The filters don't come with the mask. I think I paid something like $200 for mine complete. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pitbull Baits Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 152nd I swear I have read this somewere else lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted May 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Thanks Nova and JD. I'm going to check them out. Nova...which filters are you using with yours? It looks like I have to get a full face for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nova Posted May 17, 2009 Report Share Posted May 17, 2009 Richard, i don't know the name/type of the filters right now; but they were the ones that were for organics and all kinds of other things. I'll check them tomorrow and see if I can pull some numbers off them for you. www.novalures.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MTfishingrods Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 What Dave is showing is for dust and would not handle the fumes we make. I don't have a pick of mine but it's a 3M and fits snugly over your face so that no fumes get to you. They can be exspensive but what price do you put on your eyes and face?As far as a 1/2 mask and glasses goes, you are right Richard that your glasses will steam up very quickly. The way I see it; you can go with a full face mask or get contacts and a 1/2 mask, lol. www.novalures.com Well thats a tough question. I would put a pretty high price on my face, but Richards? Im not so sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiared Posted May 18, 2009 Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Richard, I own a safety supply business, and this is the first question I'm qualified to answer!! Just a quick background on respirators, n95 or n100 is the % of particulants the filter stops. n95 stops 95% of the particulants, n100 stops 100%. OV is short for organic vapors. Usually a fliter is rated for one or the other, or both particulants and organic vapors. Also, the face masks have a size to them, and to get a perfect fit, you need to be "fit tested". Any occupional medical facility should be able to do this for you for a fee, but they may only test for one brand, such as 3M or North, ect., and all brands fit just a little different. Word of caution: "I gotta big head, so I need large" is not always correct, the "size" figures in the contour of the face as fare as the best fit. When you go to get fit tested, if you ask them (or anyone who supplies them) what you need, it gets tough, because the manufactor will want to know all kinds of details like how many microns, or other units of lawyer terms per square inch is in the atmosphere, ect... You're smart to use a respirator, much cheeper in the long run!! gr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Prager Posted May 18, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 18, 2009 Thanks, GR that's great information. I have a small head but it tends to swell when I'm on to fish! I found a couple of local places in my area I will have to visit. What is your opinion on half vs. full face. I'm wearing glasses when I pour. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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