earthworm77 Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Max it may work but now you are spraying something that is likely toxic on your filter to hopefully recharge them to 100% strength......hopefully and will it block the toxicity of the spray? I'd replace them regularly or vent my area properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maximusgunn Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 I think I need to rephrase my question. The carbon blocker is used to recharge hunting clothes that contain carbon fibers as well as those that don't. It is non toxic . It is used to eliminate/block scent. I know it can block scent enough to allow a deer within 10 feet of me. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 I use a mask for every pour. I used to get slight headaches and a dry throat when I poured. I purchased a mask from a gelcoat supplier. It's a 3M organic vapor mask, $20 disposable or you can get refill cartridges. You'll smell the plastic once it becomes ineffective. They work. http://www.shopmaninc.com/safety.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEE GEE BAITS Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 I have tried many different ways to ventilate, but the most effective way so far is to connect 3 bathroom ceiling fans and hang them directly over the pots about 12 inches from the top. This sucks all the fumes out and through flexible metal dryer tubes and out the door of the garage. I then keep another small fan on to blow any extra smoke or fumes coming from the molds after they are poured. You can't tell I'm pouring in the garage unless you are standing outside where the exhaust is blowing. I side note...you must seal all the seams on the fans so they don't blow down on you or your on your work. I will try to submit a pic of the fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cullin8s Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 I think I need to rephrase my question. The carbon blocker is used to recharge hunting clothes that contain carbon fibers as well as those that don't. It is non toxic . It is used to eliminate/block scent. I know it can block scent enough to allow a deer within 10 feet of me. Any thoughts? I would say thats not even close to the same thing, but have no facts to back up my assumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthworm77 Posted February 14, 2006 Report Share Posted February 14, 2006 Gee Gee, that's a good set up, I had something similar when I was in NY. I had a professional overhead ventilation system very close to the top of the pots to take everything out quickly before it dispersed into the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budro Posted February 15, 2006 Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 I have been pouring for 5 years and recently been pouring a lot. Have had a lot of nose bleeds lately - I think I am going to invest in a mask. I pour in the garage but it gets cold here in Wisconsin - going to also look into better vent system. thanks for the info Budro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmik26 Posted February 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2006 Budro - Do you use calhoun? I was experiencing the same thing... Since then I changed to lurecraft plastic and had no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budro Posted February 16, 2006 Report Share Posted February 16, 2006 I am a big lurecraft fan! I just don't vent very well because of the cold. Does not matter - I am on vacation next week! Going to Lake Guntersville - no pouring for awhile :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockfishRand Posted April 3, 2006 Report Share Posted April 3, 2006 I have been using Lurecraft plastic, and it has less of an odor, but I still went down and bought a mask at the local home warehouse store. $28. I started using it right away and no more headaches! It really is pretty comfortable, at least now while it is winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
