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"Gramps' shop"

05/12/2016 12:00 PM

Respirator recommendations?

I need a respirator for applying epoxy and subsequent use with other solvents. Any recommendations?

Thanks,

Larry


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h

in reply to "Gramps' shop" on 05/12/2016 12:00 PM

05/12/2016 7:26 PM


>> I need a respirator for applying epoxy and subsequent use with other solvents. Any recommendations?
>> Thanks,
>> Larry
>>
>
>I always recommend a respirator that will filter organics. Anything
>less than positive pressure is going to be less effective, but 3M does
>sell a pretty good strap on mask for organics. You have to reseal it in
>the air tight bag when you're done with it because it's only good for
>about 8 hours of in air use, but they do work well and are affordable.
>I think they are around $30 at autobody supply houses.


3M and North are two major brands.
Consider the price and availability of replacement cartridges when
choosing the mask.
Here's a web link http://www.coopersafety.com/respirators.aspx
- not a recommendation for buying there - but for info.
John T.

MM

Mike Marlow

in reply to "Gramps' shop" on 05/12/2016 12:00 PM

05/12/2016 4:27 PM

Gramps' shop wrote:
> I need a respirator for applying epoxy and subsequent use with other solvents. Any recommendations?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Larry
>

I always recommend a respirator that will filter organics. Anything
less than positive pressure is going to be less effective, but 3M does
sell a pretty good strap on mask for organics. You have to reseal it in
the air tight bag when you're done with it because it's only good for
about 8 hours of in air use, but they do work well and are affordable.
I think they are around $30 at autobody supply houses.

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Trenbidia

in reply to "Gramps' shop" on 05/12/2016 12:00 PM

06/12/2016 1:03 AM

On Mon, 05 Dec 2016 12:00:34 -0800, Gramps' shop wrote:

> I need a respirator for applying epoxy and subsequent use with other
> solvents. Any recommendations?
>
I bought a 3M one at Home Depot for about $25-$40 but I'm not where I can
easily find the model number. But it can be fitted with several levels
of dust filter plus organic vapors cartridges. I've had mine for 2-3
years now and I'm happy with it.





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Electric Comet

in reply to "Gramps' shop" on 05/12/2016 12:00 PM

06/12/2016 10:25 AM

On Mon, 5 Dec 2016 12:00:34 -0800 (PST)
"Gramps' shop" <[email protected]> wrote:

> I need a respirator for applying epoxy and subsequent use with other
> solvents. Any recommendations?

how well ventilated is your space


some of that stuff burns my eyes so my choice was a full face mask
or go outdoors for the smelly stuff


outdoors works but has limits depending on the stuff you are working
with and temps








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