What is the least expensive and decent full face powered respirator (i.e.
dust mask with a fan to draw air)?
The reason I want a PAPR is because wearing an unpowered dust mask makes my
face hot and sweaty. It also fogs up my goggle if I am wearing one.
The one I found most commonly listed in "froogle" is a trend airshield that
sells for $300. Isn't there something less expensive and works?
Or perhaps someone has a plan to make one? Surely the materials don't add up
to $50 (air filter, some plastic shield, a fan).
On Sep 11, 12:40=A0pm, "james" <[email protected]> wrote:
> What is the least expensive and decent full face powered respirator (i.e.
> dust mask with a fan to draw air)?
>
> The reason I want a PAPR is because wearing an unpowered dust mask makes =
my
> face hot and sweaty. It also fogs up my goggle if I am wearing one.
>
> The one I found most commonly listed in "froogle" is a trend airshield th=
at
> sells for $300. Isn't there something less expensive and works?
>
> Or perhaps someone has a plan to make one? Surely the materials don't add=
up
> to $50 (air filter, some plastic shield, a fan).
I bought a Bullard PA20 on eBay for cheap. It has the belt pack for
the battery and filter. It works well.
http://www.millersafetyproducts.com/GroupInfo/GroupID/5536
The listed price will make you gag. I figure it's the lawyers
whinging about safety product liability driving the price up. I got
mine for around 200 bucks. New, and with an extra hood.
R