Supplied-air respirator

[ron in sc]

Does anyone have any experience using a supplied-air respirator when spraying highly toxic materials.

I need to get one and I'm looking for recommendations.

 

[kartracer55]

why are you spraying toxic materials?

 

[ron in sc]

why are you spraying toxic materials?

Because that is what high quality automotive finishes consist of.

 

[bmwpower]

I've used a full helmet with shield. 3M makes it. Do you have a breatheable air supply? Compressor air is not safe for breathing.

 

[kartracer55]

OOHHHH... you just want a freshair system.


When you said "toxic materials" I was thinking like hazmat kinda stuff.


Jim

 

[ron in sc]

Do you have a breatheable air supply? Compressor air is not safe for breathing.

I do not have a breathable air supply. I've seen locally a system that you use your compressor which supplies air to some kind of unit, I'm presuming a filter of some kind, and then to a hooded helmet.

I do have scuba tanks and I wonder if I could use the air from the tanks to supply air to a regulator of some sort in a hood helmet.

 

[bmwpower]

why are you spraying toxic materials?

Terrorist maybe?

 

[jonny1309]

I think you maybe looking for a powered air purifying respirator or PAPR. They are pricy. Check with outfits that sell safety equipment and do a search for PAPR. I know Scott and MSA sell units but again they are expensive. But I guess if you are using bad stuff, protecting you health is worth it.

 

[carcentric]

Do a search on this board for HobbyAir - a thread from my post about alternatives is a few weeks back.