Thread: Anyone using the Powered Respirator?

Indaba, sorry to have been a while with this post.

I also received the new style headband, and initially had the same problem as you with the adjustment knob fouling the air duct. However, with close examination and a bit of fiddling I found that it is possible to move the locating position for the back part of the headband assembly a couple of holes further forward. This positions the knob well below the airduct, with the back part of the band now sitting lower on the head. This also makes a more stable fit.

My head is 6 7/8 in the old measurements, and there is plenty of adjustment available to get the whole thing quite comfortable and secure.

Now I'm going to look for some more pavers to cut!

Happy New Year...

Johnno

Originally posted by Johnno
I also received the new style headband, and initially had the same problem as you with the adjustment knob fouling the air duct. However, with close examination and a bit of fiddling I found that it is possible to move the locating position for the back part of the headband assembly a couple of holes further forward. This positions the knob well below the airduct, with the back part of the band now sitting lower on the head. This also makes a more stable fit.

I too just recieved the respirator and plan to do a review on it. I also moved the ratcheting part of the head band to the next (and only) set of holes which are about an inch further forward. This does help make the helmet fit better for my head though it really doesnt provide any more clearance for the knob.

Bill

For Triton engineers and all the brilliant engineers ( degreed and self made ) reading these posts.

Could someone please attempt to incorporate an adjustable chin strap ?

For those of us who want a stable and perfect fit.

An easy release for quick removal and a way to remove it completely it not wanted.

One which incorporates holding the helmet securely (i.e. not just one piviting point on each side but at least two.

AND also incorporates holding the inner scull cap staps (sorry no spare parts diagram to name this part). NOT just the head band.

The cup for the chin itself would need to be of comfortable breathable material.

Army and American football helmets are a good place to start.

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As mentioned in earlier posts I also find my air flow down the front of the visor and my face restricted if not positioned correctly.

Pushing the helmet forward usually relieves this restriction.


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I've also noticed the flexable hose is stiffer in cold weather which pushes my helmet forward.

In hot weather the hose actually bends cutting the air flow off.
Which only takes a few seconds to become very uncomfortable.
Its the last thing I need when puching a workpiece thru a cut.

I've also found that if I move the battery pack around to one side or the other helps to adjust the distance and helps to stabalize helmet for a cut.

As in... the battery pack is on my right hip.
Push it to the left pushes the helmet forward slightly making it more comfortable to look down at my work piece.
Returning to the standing positin I push it back toward my right hip to pull the helmet back making it easier to see foward.

I do use mine to cut down on alergies when mowing the lawn.
I've just got the be careful not the squat next to the exhaust on the mower.

In the past I've really pushed the mower hard and work up a big sweat. Wearing the respirator, I use measured steps and have slowed down to make a more enjoyable mow. This easier effort keeps the visor from fogging up as well.

I've also used the respirator for visiting the attic. The dust and old foam plays savere havock on my alergies. Both throat and eyes. I pick cooler days and move very slowly.

I have considered use it to crawl beneth the house but the reduced area in the crawl space makes it too hard to manover.

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I also use it to drive my space taxi to and from Mars, the moon, and Earth, when my daughter feels like an off world adventure.

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All the best for the new year.

I visited the triton factory and pick up a few spare parts, they also gave me the two new stiffer filters that people are mentioning above. The next day I cut and used the saw to make grooves in treated pine and created a lot of dust. Comparing the new filters to the old that I did the same job with a couple of weeks earlier they are a noticable improvement.
After looking at what the new filters caught, I was glad to have the respirator on. A good solid tap on the work bench seemed to clean the filters too after the job.

Only the tube bugs me, its too long and I feel if I shorten it I wont be able to get it back on the moter unit or helmet.

I've just got my respirator and the headband is the one without any rachet knob, just the adjustable holes. That part is fine but I do have an air leak at the top of the power pack like some others have reported. A bit of duct tape and she's as good as gold. The airflow is good and the ball hits the stop bar without any problems. I've used it for most of one day and it certainly helps in keeping out the dust. Well worth the expense IMHO.

I puchased the triton respirator whilst on holiday in Australia last month. I had the opportunity to give it a three hours session this week and it is definately an improvement on my old paper mask type setup.

And there was for me a great big plus!! I am sure I felt less fatigued at the end of the day is it imagination or is the filtered air beneficial?????

Perhaps we should wear this contraption continuosly.

woody.u.k.

Originally posted by Gumby
That part is fine but I do have an air leak at the top of the power pack like some others have reported. A bit of duct tape and she's as good as gold.

Gumby,

My respirator developed a leak around the top so I contacted Triton and was sent a new top which cured the problem.

The old top had the number 1 moulded on the inside of the top and the new top had the number 2 moulded on the inside.

The new top has a much deeper lip around where the gasket is fitted.

Thanks Sprog.
I have the number 1 moulded on mine. Must be an older version since I didn't get the rachet style band adjustment either. A bit strange since I bought it from Bunnings on 2nd of this month. I didnt think they'd carry old stock. maybe Triton themselves have still got plenty of the early types.

Anyway I made a note to them on my warranty card so will see if I get a new one sent out.

the powerd resper is great, i would love to have a stronger fan installed. i work outside and when the temp reaches 23 c or more (like today 42 c ) it gets very hot and sweaty, another good idea would be to reverse the fabric so the silver reflects some of the sun's heat (just thought of that one so ill see if it can be done next time i use it) any way congrats to triton on another great product (look forward to the mod's that you guys do to these things, such as maybe a cyclone effect in the helmet lol just kidding).

how about a heat pump as well for tasmania !

Yeah, just bolt a peltier device through the helmet. swap voltage polarity for hot or cold.

Only trouble is a car battery would become somewhat tiring to lug about just to keep the peltier running for a decent interval

No worries, install the Triton retractable wheels on the battery.

I’ve been working on a new design concept for a helmet. The electrodes are connected to stainless steel ‘earplugs’ inserted into the ear canal,. The dust protection is via a piece of 6” rope (not shown) tied tightly around the neck to stop dust entering the lungs. The free end of the rope is tied off to a structural member above the user to ‘support’ the user should they black out. 10,000 volts at 10 amps for 1/10th of a second will surely see that the user will never need worry about dust again. Before anyone asks, I envisage a longer rope would be available for those with higher joists/rafters.

(PS - for all that's been said from what I see the triton seems to be filling a gap in the market very well and their r&d and service can hardly be criticised)

I just ran out of power for the first time so put the battery on charge. I can't see in the instructions where it says how long the recharge takes. It mentions going back to look at the inial charge instructions so does that mean another 15 hours ?

What have you guys found ?

PS. It does say that you can't hurt the battery by cahrging for up to 72 hours so I'll leave it on overnight.