Thread: Dust masks

Thanks everyone, some great suggestions. Will check them out.

Regards

Mark


Regards Potzii

I agree with Jim Carroll - dustbegone are tip top and definitely seal out the fog/mist if properly affixed.
I now only use the Triton respirator occasionally with something very potent. I think (DBG) they are
your best and cheapest option for us who use spectacles permanently. They are also washable and will last for years.
I also think that with the respirator systems you tend not to use them as often as you should because of all the fiddling around,
including ensuring battery is charged up. Hope that helps. Drillit.

Originally Posted by old1955

I am also a full time wearer of glasses. Have found the Dust Be Gone mask a great product. Wash it out at the end of the day, hang up and go again tomorrow. I don't begrudge the money I paid for it as I can see clearly and breathe.

I'm not linked to the company just a first time user over the last couple of months.

Also find it comfortable with full face beard.

Originally Posted by smiled:2tsup:955

I am also a full time weit out atrer of glasses. Have found the Dust Be Gone mask a great product. Wash it out at the end of the day, hang up and go again tomorrow. I don't begrudge the money I paid for it as I can see clearly and breathe.

I'm not linked to the company just a first time user over the last couple of months.

Totally agree with old 1955, I have a dust b gone
for over a year and had no trouble, just rinse it out
and hang it up to dry,,,,,, no worries
no sure what this has to do with smocks ,!!!
cheers smiife

I have a dustbegone and find it great. As an asthmatic, I almost always wear it when doing any woodwork. Rinse after use, or sometimes just blow out any dust (both sides) with the compressor.
On the few occasions where I don't wear it, I'm always wheezing afterwards. Well worth the money and I've had many year's use.

another +1 for the dust-bee-gone. I find it comfortable, and easy to clean. To avoid the problem of putting it on the wrong way round, I've just put a slash with a permanent marker on one side, so I always know which is which.

Find it surprising that no one has recommended a Sundstrom mask. I have been using them for years and reckon they are "tops". Although I don't wear glasses. I do wear safety glasses as a matter of course in the workshop and have never found fogging up to be an issue. The Sundstrom masks also offer carbon filters that are good for spray painting, using epoxies etc.(you just have to keep em in an airtight container when not in use).
You should be able to get a mask, a particle filter, a spraypainting/fume filter and some pre filters for around about $150.
You can get em at welding shops, fibreglass shops,paint shops etc.

Hey Potzii,

Have just seen that you live in Traralgon.

The safety shop on the Princes highway near the Italian Club in Morwell has a good range of dust protection options - including the Sundstrom masks.

They have been very helpful to me in the past and worth going for a look.

Bill

Originally Posted by Bruce White

I have a Triton unit. Sadly, they no longer manufacture them. I contacted them to try to obtain spare filters - not available. Was told that there was not enough support for the product. Far and away the best available and best value for money in my opinion. Leave the others for dead. If anyone has one that they do not use or spare filters/battery units I would be very happy to hear from you!

some years ago had the battery unit of my Triton upgraded at Battery World, they may be able to help now?

Go the trend air sheild I've got one and fell lost when I'm turning and don't have it

at the end of the day what's price tag do you stick on your eyes face and lunges ?

[QUOTE=Jim Carroll;1732673]$50.00 for 3-4 years use sounds like good value to me.

I think I paid aproximately $60 for mine 3-4 years ago, I thought it wasn't terribly good, and over priced at the time, especially once I found the website in the USA that sells them for $15 each!
Willy

Hi Team, this is a very important and personal subject. we all have different problems, mine are balance and glasses. I have tried Tend Paftec and several silicone rubber masks with canister filters, not liking any of them. I was about to try the Dust be gone mask wen NCPaladnin posed at the top of this page. Just love the 3m 8233 respirator, no problems other than by purchasing only two the postage was worth more than the goods. $29 for the pair. Jay

Hi team, a vote for NCPaladins thread on the 3M 8233 filters. They are excellent. Jay

Sorry guys have tried to answer this post 6 times. 4 last night 2 this morning each time the puter has dropped out so my replies have gotten shorter and shorter, to stop the time out??? I thought another dropout with the first post this morning. Sorry Jay