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PAPR respirators - MaxAir Airstream etc.

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Not wanting to hijack the other thread I figured I'd start a new one where anyone can jump in and hijack away as long as it stays with respirators (preferably Positive Air Powered Respirators and Full Face chemical Respirators).

I breathed in a bunch of grout (using a zipsaw to re-grout) and got sicker than a dog for 6+ weeks. I'm sold - it's my next tool!

I'm looking into getting either the Max Air 2000-600 or the Airstream AR-400. There's lots being said about the Airstream but have any of you tried the MaxAir - and if so what's your opinion?
http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/html/maxair_papr.htm#2000600
 
From looking at the stuff on the link, it appears not suitable because they look to be designed for filtering rather than impact protection which is as important as the respiratory filtering.

If I were going to a helmet situation, a haz-mat suit would not be my choice; different issues.

M
 
I looked at a Triton PAPR in one of the local WW stores and I also saw them at SWAT this year and the hose appears to be very stiff which might lead to problems with the helmet not wanting to follow head motions. I wonder why the companies that make PAPR devices with a hose don't use decent quality hoses rather than the stiff plastic ones that they do use. The hose on my CPAP is about the same size and is extremely flexible, so I know that it can be done.

Bill
 
Tried the Triton, way too little air flow and "felt" like a toy. (IMO)
Although the MaxAir does not have a hardhat, I'm thinking that because the entire unit and filter is warn on the head it would cushion any impact. (Although the pictures on the website show disposable jumpsuits - not hazmat suits - the unit is warn from the neck up.)

In all the time I've been turning I've only had one flyer which was my first split (paper seamed) glue-up. I started on low speed and increased it while standing to the side so when it did come appart it took out some drywall - not me.
 
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