Firstly, definitely NOT looking for comments on powered full face shields.
It's been a couple of years since there was a thread on powered dust masks, so I guess an update is in order.
I'm after a powered half-face mask, but there don't seem to be too many options that I can find.
I use a 3M P2 HF mask which is very comfortable and keeps out Ammonia fumes and cat farts, so is pretty effective. However, for long term use in the warmer months there is the inevitable sweat problem. These can be had significantly cheaper from Setons (no surprise there eh Carbatec?). These masks seem to last between 6-12 months with the use that I give them.
I suppose the first thing to get out of the way is how much will a powered mask mitigate the sweat problem? If the answer is "not much" then I'm blessed if I'm going to invest $500+ in something like a PafTec mask. The reason I wonder about this is that there is still contact between the face and the silicone (or whatever) of the mask, and no fresh air will necessarily reach that (and nor should it, if it's forming a proper seal). So the whole idea may be an oxymoron.
All I can turn up so far:
Paftec from Carbatec for almost $600!
Economy from Carbatec or Timbecon
Stacks of full-face jobbies from 3M, Triton, Trend etc which I do not require (nor want the bulk of)
The other thing that concerns me is leads dangling around the place for belt mounted options. The Paftec is a behind the neck system, but apart from the rather high price, that would interfere with my preferred type of ear muffs which are also behind the neck to allow for hat/cap.
Hard to get on with, ain't I?
It's been a couple of years since there was a thread on powered dust masks, so I guess an update is in order.
I'm after a powered half-face mask, but there don't seem to be too many options that I can find.
I use a 3M P2 HF mask which is very comfortable and keeps out Ammonia fumes and cat farts, so is pretty effective. However, for long term use in the warmer months there is the inevitable sweat problem. These can be had significantly cheaper from Setons (no surprise there eh Carbatec?). These masks seem to last between 6-12 months with the use that I give them.
I suppose the first thing to get out of the way is how much will a powered mask mitigate the sweat problem? If the answer is "not much" then I'm blessed if I'm going to invest $500+ in something like a PafTec mask. The reason I wonder about this is that there is still contact between the face and the silicone (or whatever) of the mask, and no fresh air will necessarily reach that (and nor should it, if it's forming a proper seal). So the whole idea may be an oxymoron.
All I can turn up so far:
Paftec from Carbatec for almost $600!
Economy from Carbatec or Timbecon
Stacks of full-face jobbies from 3M, Triton, Trend etc which I do not require (nor want the bulk of)
The other thing that concerns me is leads dangling around the place for belt mounted options. The Paftec is a behind the neck system, but apart from the rather high price, that would interfere with my preferred type of ear muffs which are also behind the neck to allow for hat/cap.
Hard to get on with, ain't I?
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