Thread: Faceshield respirators

Hi,
I have a Triton and I am very pleased with it. It is comfy and not too claustrophobic.
I have 2 battery packs so I don't have to worry about running out of power in the middle of a big job. It's pretty quiet inside, even without using the ear muffs I can listen to the radio while I am working.
The filter is so good that I had trouble even smelling the Camphor Laurel that I was sanding last week.
It uses standard filters that you can buy in heaps of places.
I wish I had bought one of these a long time ago!
I think its about $200 ay my local Bunnings.

I have a triton and pretty much agree with steck. When ripping timber or rough turning (ie making lotsa chips) I find the shroud arrangement and muffs stops chips getting in my ears and down the back of my neck. Something to consider anyway.

I have a triton also, picked it up a couple of years ago for about $100 at some factory closeout sale. The battery pack around the waist is good because it keeps it off your head. Battery seem to last a reasonable amount of time. Face shield has saved my dashingly good looks a couple of times, even as recent as an hour ago when a piece of red gum split away at 600rpm smacking me fair in the shield, that one woulda hurt. Haven't used any other respirator so couldn't comment there.

Hi All
Thanks to those people who have responded to the poll so far. It would really be helpful to me if reasons for your preference were posted as well. to the people who have voted "other" a brand name and reasons would be really appreciated.

Thanks all
JG

I have a Record Power. Now unobtainable. I like the battery on the back of the headband. I reckon that the main thing in favour of the Triton has been price and availability - don't know if that is going to remain the case with the breakdown of the GMC and Bunnies

Triton for me.

Reasons why...price and functionality. Comfortable enough and the faceshield has paid for itself already...

Originally Posted by Grumpy John

It would really be helpful to me if reasons for your preference were posted as well.

Price at the time, couldn't be beat.

GJ, I don't want to upset anyone or start any arguments here but unless poll participants have tried out all of the respirators (including all others) then the poll as presented is of limited value. This is why I offered a comment but I gave the poll a miss.

It would be interesting to know for example, how many of the people that voted for their preference have tried out (and I mean more than just worn one for a few minutes) any of the others? or for that matter, even read the manufacturers claims made in any of their advertising blurb?

Originally Posted by BobL

GJ, I don't want to upset anyone or start any arguments here but unless poll participants have tried out all of the respirators (including all others) then the poll as presented is of limited value. This is why I offered a comment but I gave the poll a miss.

It would be interesting to know for example, how many of the people that voted for their preference have tried out (and I mean more than just worn one for a few minutes) any of the others? or for that matter, even read the manufacturers claims made in any of their advertising blurb?

Bob
Very good point made, however I am only trying to gauge what people are buying/using and if they're happy with what they use.

Hi John,

If the price is no problem, I would suggest to look at respirators with the fan/battery pack on a belt. It makes a lot of difference in noise, vibration and weight on your head. I have been using a 3M Dustmaster for about 8 years. I wouldn't think of going back to a head worn set.

Hans

G'day GJ

Like Steck, Toasty and others I have the Triton, and I'm very happy with it, especially since I bought a second filter/motor unit and don't have to wait for battery recharges. I find it very comfy, and the large faceshield gives good visibility as well as having ample room for my glasses. I hardly ever use the earmuffs, but find that they don't cause any problems clicked into the raised position.

Pace BobL, I didn't try out alternative respirators personally before purchase, but I did speak to a number of my ACT Woodcraft Guild colleagues who have other brands and took account of their experiences. As an osteoarthritis sufferer, I found it significant that all of those with "head-mounted" systems complained about the weight and stress to their necks; and since I have a beard, I was also put off those systems which fitted closely to the face (the Triton has tons of room for facial hair). Otherwise, the main factor I considered was price, on which the Triton wins hands down. Pity about the parent company going down the gurgler, but the unit is pretty uncomplicated and I figure that if necessary I could get the electronics repaired locally without too much hassle.

I have the triton with 2 power packs as well.
The price is the winner.
The only thing I don't like about it is the plastic face shield intoduces some distortion to your vision.

Grumpy the tritons got a good strong face shield . you know for thoughs bits of wood you keep trying to head but . Great for flying bark bits too . Im trying to build a trickle charger for mine now let you know when it's finished .

I don't no anything about this and do not own or ever tried on a respirator. Great credentials for comment here you must admit!!

However I am developing an interest in turning an recently someone who teaches the art advised me that Trend was the best product and streets ahead of the rest.

Interesting that so far no one has made comment about the Trend product in this poll.