<P>Ok, tired of wearing sanding masks that let drywall dust past the nose clamp etc Tried wearing the dual cartridge mask but too heavy becomes a pain at the end of the day and the prefilters are always packed and dust still makes it in . Always end up back with the 3M, but there has to be other choices. What is everyone using out there ? </P> perhaps its time for the manufacturers of drywall mud to include suitable respirators with their product ! i could do without a free T shirt. It may be a longshot but i believe the proper respirator is an important part of what we do so if Columbia, Tapetech etc.... were to include one in their line up I would buy it !!:thumbup:
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was talking with my boss yesterday about wearing masks he uses a bandanna i told him i need masks so im just going to go get them my self whats the best bang for the buck?
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The ones that Cazna the masked sheep shagger is talking about are a good bang for a BUCK. They will last for a while, and you can wash them out too, so you can use them more than once:yes:
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Wash them out??? I didnt know that, The washing machine would destory mine, Maybe yours has more fabric??
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Thanks very helpful
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White lung here you come! Silicosis ain't no good moore.
Read this. My friends dad drilled and blasted iron ore mines for Bethlehm steel back in the day. He died of silicosis. Had too sleep sitting up for many years before he expired.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silicosis
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Would you know where to buy 3M or North half mask respirators in London? Is there a 3M distributor in the city? I bought a full face 3M respirator last week but there's too much glare through the screen and dust seems to pile up when sanding ceilings.
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Might half to ask you that question, I'm like that guy in post # 27
Because of our recent use of a power sander, we have been looking into mask. There is the 3m plant in London, east end, Think it's on Oxford st. They have a 1-888-3m-helps #. So we must be able to get 3m stuff:blink:,, Just not as cheap as the Americans:whistling2:
The best mask @ the best price
http://www.respiratorsupply.com/3M-7503-Respirator-Large-p/3m-7503.htm
& the best filter
http://www.respiratorsupply.com/3M-2291-Advanced-Particulate-Filter-P100-p/3m-2291.htm
They also have all the disposable kinds if you like throwing money away
http://www.respiratorsupply.com/3M-7503-Respirator-Large-p/3m-7503.htm
& the best filter
http://www.respiratorsupply.com/3M-2291-Advanced-Particulate-Filter-P100-p/3m-2291.htm
They also have all the disposable kinds if you like throwing money away
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I'm with moore here,,,, I'm 59, used a PC sander since 96. I smoke three packs of cigars (Phiileys) a day and still don't wear a mask,,,,, sheese guys,,, you want to live forever????
Incidently,,,,2 years ago when I was in the hospital (old thread) the doc told me,,,"I checked your ex-ray and your lungs are surprisingly clear since you smoke three packs a day. Of course my reply was,,,"sorry doc, I'd smoke 4 but I just don't have the time"
Incidently,,,,2 years ago when I was in the hospital (old thread) the doc told me,,,"I checked your ex-ray and your lungs are surprisingly clear since you smoke three packs a day. Of course my reply was,,,"sorry doc, I'd smoke 4 but I just don't have the time"
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The filters are all you need for drywall dust. The cartridges I've been told are for things like fibreglass.
We use the 3M silicone half masks with the pink filters, extremely light and the silicone is way more comfortable than the older style plastic face piece.
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It's not about living forever, to me it's about how it ends I guess...
Option A - No mask = silicosis (nevermind the smoking thing)
Not a great way to go, unable to breathe, coughing and choking in a hospital bed needing a lung transplant.
Option B - Mask all the time
May not save my life or even prolong it but if it means I'll be able to breathe in my final days I'll take the little bit of uncomfortable now.
Just my view point on the whole issue. I don't allow any of my crew to sand or be on site when sanding is going on without @ least a mask. Refuse to be resposible for allowing someone else to kill themselves slowly when something can be one about it.
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I understand your point and logic,,,,, I just disagree with it. I don't find drywall dust dangerous. I know they say it is,,,, but then again they say global warming is real even tho there is no proof. Kinda like Santa Clause,, do you believe????
No proof of global warming? :huh:
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Yeah, maybe ya ought to watch the news,,,LOL:whistling2:
Worlds actually getting colder:yes:
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