Respirator - Which one do you use / recommend?

Pathfinder100 · 2021-08-09 19:15:32

I have a JSP Half Face Mask, bought from Toolstation. It's a pile of crap. Currently running ABEK1 filters due to spray paint / trim fix adhesive.

Today i used it for about 30 mins while I glued all the insulation in place. Twice I felt sick while using it and had to bail out and get the mask off and dry wretch. The filters are really new, I did about 5 mins of spraying (with non isocyanate paint) the other day and about 30 mins of spray glue today. They can't have broken through already. it seems to be nigh on impossible to get a good seal, even with a layer of vaseline on the edge of the rubber seal (although that made the seal better). I suspect the rubber outward valve on the front which looks really cheap and ineffective, is the problem.

I considered getting an air fed mask and compressor, but cost is prohibitive. Next possibility is a Moldex Full Face, which is overkill, but might be worth it since all I use it for is chemical fumes from paint and adhesives.

I used to have a cheap generic mask with ABEK1 filters that i used for spray painting and I never got breakthrough until i'd been spraying for a couple of hours. These JSP ones are bloody useless in comparison.

So what do you use? Give me some recommendations.

AlvyLad · 2021-08-11 16:12:20

Everything depends on the type of mask and filters used.
most half face masks are fitted with dust filters, hardly you'll find them with carbon filters, unless you'll get those yourself.

worked with Trend Full face mask/respirator could handle the weight, sweat for a couple of hours, but it eventually would become intolerable, as sweat would end steaming up, vision and in general bit of a hell. only particle filters on it, but I've used PU lacquer, that's non toxic, smell was still getting through.
Carbon filters lasted for couple of days max, before would solidify and their shelf life is something like 6 months- never used them again, as they are harder to breath in than normal anyway
https://www.toolstation.com/trend-airma … ask/p49022
https://www.toolstation.com/trend-airma … ask/p32591

Could try
https://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-Reusable-Me … B00FYNN6NQ
+ filters
as those are lighter, than trend
but that's all I could suggest

Pathfinder100 · 2021-08-11 18:49:47

If I had more cash I'd buy a cheap compressor, filter, regulator and a decent airhood. That would probably be the ideal solution. Long term I will definitely look into it. But it's not in budget for now.

I am considering the 3M 6000 half face from Screwfix. £20 for the mask, £17 for ABEK1 filters, £9 for P3R particulate filters (to go on the ABEK1's).

I literally use these filters no more than once in a year or so. Mainly for spray painting and Isopon Filler work. I have asthma and most solvent/polymer/resin smells aggravate it. I need something that works well. Most of the time the mask will be running P3R filters or A2P3.

AlvyLad · 2021-08-12 18:32:28

(everything is in filters)
all of the particle ones... they are only good for particle filtration, those that say solvent fumes and particle filtration- hard to breathe through, the only really good ones that are expensive, don't last, with carbon neutral my $0.02ct on it

once a year, you have to try and see what will work for you

Pathfinder100 · 2021-08-13 02:08:23

What you say kind of confirms what I thought. In the end the only way forward is to leave respirators behind and move to an air fed system running from a compressor.

For now I can try different masks. I hope to not need to go to ABEK level for a while. Once I've completed this round of usage, then i won't be using anything toxic again, for a while. Most of the painting I do is by brush and using far less toxic paint. Just an odd few things need something a bit stronger. smile

Thanks for the advice, its been useful.

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Respirator - Which one do you use / recommend?

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