Pekesafety air filtration equipment?

[Breck Whitworth]

I have been using the trend air pro for many years for my woodturning sanding. I see where Peke Safety makes air filtration fanny pack air flow helmet set up similar to the 3M but they cost upwards of $1,500. The Peke safety is about a $1,000. Does anyone use this equipment for sanding dust protection and turning protection? I would like to know what actual turners experience might say about their equipment and any suggestions you may have. Practicality is where I've been for years knowing I can replace my Trend air pro 3 times to the cost of one 3M fanny pack system. Just very curious what other turners have to say about them or what they use. Is their sanding dust particulate size more efficient than the trend.
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[Gabriel Hoff]

I have a Peke Safety Power Cap and really like it. It is balanced well and does not feel too heavy on the head. It also does a great job of filtering dust. I think it is around $500. Hope this helps.

 

[David Wrate]

Thanks for asking this question. I'd not heard of Peke before.

 

[Ron Solfest]

Check out the Health and Safety forum, Peke has been discussed in a couple threads.

I purchase the Peke CleanAire system for $750 a little over two years ago. I’m VERY happy with it.

For ~20yrs I seldomly wore a face mask, and similarly didn’t wear dust masks very often. I could usually tell you what wood I’d been turning based on the Kleenex after I blew my nose

After getting the Peke system I’ve become religious about wearing it if I’m turning. It’s light on the head, quiet, and I’m no longer taking my chances about flying objects. Oh yeah, I don’t need to blow my nose after turning; and if I do I couldn’t tell you what wood I’d been sanding.

My turning time is usually 2-6 hours in a day in the shop. I typically recharge the Peke battery every 2-4 times I use it, haven’t found charge time to be an issue at all. It has 5 flow rates I think, I always use the second lowest flow rate and that provides me adequate air flow.

I purchased an extra filter, a set of extra pre-filters, and some shield overlays. I’d recommend the first two, but not the overlays. The face shield is the standard Bionics and replacement shields are cheap enough to not bother with the hassle of bubbles in the overlay etc. I also blow out my filter and pre filter about every other time I’m charging the battery so I’ve only gone through a couple pre-filters and am still on the first HEPA filter after turning a few hundred bowls, platters and ornaments etc wearing the Peke (not recommending blowing these out or not, just telling you what I do).

As you can tell from my comments, I like the Peke CleanAire a lot and don’t even think about using it any more, I just do. It goes on right after I put my smock and Bose noise canceling earbuds on *every* time I turn. It’s not cheap, but your lungs will serve you much better if you can afford it.

 

[Ron Solfest]

FYI - I just looked at the PekeSafety.com website and it looks like the system I bought 2 yrs ago is now only $595. Worth a look

Disclaimer - I have no affiliation with this other than being a happy user, and advocate for others to think about lung and face safety

 

[Tom Lucas]

I have the Peke system. Love it. Wear it all the time. If you buy, get the face shield protectors and some extra filters.

 

[Dave Landers]

I was going to say something about my Peke CleanAir HEPA with Bionic (aka C3) face shield... but @Ron Solfest said almost exactly what I'd have said.

The only minor "down side" is there is not a stand thingy for the battery charger - just a cord to plug in. I asked when I was at SWAT, but they didn't have anything. They said they'd look into it but I haven't heard back (nor have I pursued it).

 

[Dave Landers]

Oh. I'll also mention that I live at 7600' elevation. The tester ball-in-tube thing they provide shows the unit provides good flow even on the lowest setting.

 

[Ron Solfest]

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The only minor "down side" is there is not a stand thingy for the battery charger - just a cord to plug in. …

Funny, that’s the only real downside I’ve noticed too… I consciously prop it up on the belt when charging so I don’t bend the charging plug . But as with you, hard to find much not to like other than cost…and at $600 that’s becoming less of an issue too

 

[Bill Blasic]

The Trend Air Pro has worked well for me for a whole lot of years and I would buy it again. I have never had a problem with its weight as some had said, for me it is comfortable. The batteries have lasted a whole lot longer than I thought they would.

 

[Dave Bunge]

The Peke Cleanair PAPR system looks like a nice option. Question about hearing protection: Is there enough room/access to use earmuff style hearing protection like the 3M Peltor with it?

 

[Dave Landers]

The Peke Cleanair PAPR system looks like a nice option. Question about hearing protection: Is there enough room/access to use earmuff style hearing protection like the 3M Peltor with it?

The headgear I use they call the C3 (there are a few options from them). It is a Uvex Bionic face shield with a seal around the chin and a hose out the back.
If you can wear your hearing protection with a Bionic, it'll also work with the CleanAir. If not, then no.
Looks like the Peltor has an over the top band which would interfere with the headband of the Bionic.

 

[Ron Solfest]

The face shield is the standard Bionic, but it has an airway attached that sits on top of your head. That sits too high for my earmuff style band to go over, and the muff band was too thick to go under it in my case. After reading positive feedback on this site I purchased the Bose noise canceling earbuds instead and love them

 

[Tom Lucas]

The Peke Cleanair PAPR system looks like a nice option. Question about hearing protection: Is there enough room/access to use earmuff style hearing protection like the 3M Peltor with it?

Yes. I use 3M bluetooth noise canceling cans right over the respirator. The headphones do pick up the fan motor though.

 

[Ed Weingarden]

Ditto everything that @Ron Solfest said. The ear plugs I use are below, so there's no issue with fit, as there are with ear muffs.

 

[Mark Jundanian]

I have been using the trend air pro for many years for my woodturning sanding. I see where Peke Safety makes air filtration fanny pack air flow helmet set up similar to the 3M but they cost upwards of $1,500. The Peke safety is about a $1,000. Does anyone use this equipment for sanding dust protection and turning protection? I would like to know what actual turners experience might say about their equipment and any suggestions you may have. Practicality is where I've been for years knowing I can replace my Trend air pro 3 times to the cost of one 3M fanny pack system. Just very curious what other turners have to say about them or what they use. Is their sanding dust particulate size more efficient than the trend.
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I use the Sundstrum system (bought before Peke was available). I am happy with it and believe it is effective. I believe the filter rating is P100. Cost wise, your back in the $1200 range last time I looked.

 

[Gerald Lawrence]

I have some behind the head earmuffs but the problem may be in thickness of the earpieces
Behind the head muffs

 

[Neil S]

Can't comment on Peke.

I did have the Trend Airshield PAPR for many years until I completely wore it out.

Replaced it with a 3M Versaflo PAPR.

I don't use that when I'm turning or at the sharping station as those are static activities. In those areas I use my own setup, which is a consumer room air filter unit (HEPA 99.97% to 0.3 microns) tethered via an air hose suspended on an overhead flying fox to a head mask like the Bionic. I find it better than the Trend Airshield or the 3M Versaflo for when I'm working in and around the lathe, sharpening station and bandsaw.

For those areas my tethered setup is better for me in a number of ways:

* It's way, way, cheaper than Airshield or Versaflo
* It has superior filtration with 6 x the HEPA filter area
* It is much quieter with the filter unit fan being well away from you

The only downside is getting used to the tether, but I got used to that a long time ago.

If you can't afford an Airshield or Versaflo, perhaps consider a similar setup.

 

[Breck Whitworth]

I thank everybody for your comments that is what I needed to know. My Trend only filters out to 4microns, this system to 1 micron. Since I turn so many bowls I want a little better filtration for my sinuses and lungs. Thank you so much I believe I will pull the trigger on one now thanks again AAW turners are the best.
A special thanks to Ron for the pic.

 

[Glenn Sponholtz]

I have been using the trend air pro for many years for my woodturning sanding. I see where Peke Safety makes air filtration fanny pack air flow helmet set up similar to the 3M but they cost upwards of $1,500. The Peke safety is about a $1,000. Does anyone use this equipment for sanding dust protection and turning protection? I would like to know what actual turners experience might say about their equipment and any suggestions you may have. Practicality is where I've been for years knowing I can replace my Trend air pro 3 times to the cost of one 3M fanny pack system. Just very curious what other turners have to say about them or what they use. Is their sanding dust particulate size more efficient than the trend.
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[Glenn Sponholtz]

U can make one with mic

I have been using the trend air pro for many years for my woodturning sanding. I see where Peke Safety makes air filtration fanny pack air flow helmet set up similar to the 3M but they cost upwards of $1,500. The Peke safety is about a $1,000. Does anyone use this equipment for sanding dust protection and turning protection? I would like to know what actual turners experience might say about their equipment and any suggestions you may have. Practicality is where I've been for years knowing I can replace my Trend air pro 3 times to the cost of one 3M fanny pack system. Just very curious what other turners have to say about them or what they use. Is their sanding dust particulate size more efficient than the trend.
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U can make one with heppa filtration for much less. If u are interested I will post some pictures of my rig

 

[Gerry Patton]

No complaints here on the Peke Cleanair. I've been using it for about 1 1/2-2 years and it seems great to me.

 

[Vincent Vogel]

U can make one with mic

U can make one with heppa filtration for much less. If u are interested I will post some pictures of my rig

I would be interested in pictures. Thanks

 

[Glenn Sponholtz]

I would be interested in pictures. Thanks

Give me a couple of days

 

[Breck Whitworth]

U can make one with mic

U can make one with heppa filtration for much less. If u are interested I will post some pictures of my rig

Glen I am interested because anytime I can learn something that can be made less expensive I am interested. Even though I've already got my new Peke safety equipment I would love to learn about what you have made.

 

[Glenn Sponholtz]

I have been using the trend air pro for many years for my woodturning sanding. I see where Peke Safety makes air filtration fanny pack air flow helmet set up similar to the 3M but they cost upwards of $1,500. The Peke safety is about a $1,000. Does anyone use this equipment for sanding dust protection and turning protection? I would like to know what actual turners experience might say about their equipment and any suggestions you may have. Practicality is where I've been for years knowing I can replace my Trend air pro 3 times to the cost of one 3M fanny pack system. Just very curious what other turners have to say about them or what they use. Is their sanding dust particulate size more efficient than the trend.
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Here are pics of my rig. All components are ebay, amazon or from my shop. It's very simple. 12 volt battery,12 volt computer fan, aluminum flashing metal box I made with silicone seals at critical points, vacuum cleaner hepa filter, a foam prefilter, hardware cloth cap to hold the filters in place ,a section of cpap hose and a helmet. I attached a cloth flap to keep dust from blowing under the helmet (used velcro to hold the cloth at the back) and hung the hose under the lip of the helmet. I have never run down the battery in a day. I also seal the hepatitis filter to the AL box with masking tape.

 

[Brian Gustin]

Here are pics of my rig. All components are ebay, amazon or from my shop. It's very simple. 12 volt battery,12 volt computer fan, aluminum flashing metal box I made with silicone seals at critical points, vacuum cleaner hepa filter, a foam prefilter, hardware cloth cap to hold the filters in place ,a section of cpap hose and a helmet. I attached a cloth flap to keep dust from blowing under the helmet (used velcro to hold the cloth at the back) and hung the hose under the lip of the helmet. I have never run down the battery in a day. I also seal the hepatitis filter to the AL box with masking tape.

I thought about doing something similar but never thought to use a computer fan & battery pack like that... and I was going to buy a welder's hood that slips over the helmet and attach the CPAP hose to the back behind the head to blow air out and down ... so I can flip up the whole helmet without having to take it off and the hose won't be banging in my face.... Nice idea on the battery pack, I may just go ahead and buy the pieces I need now.

 

[Glenn Sponholtz]

I thought about doing something similar but never thought to use a computer fan & battery pack like that... and I was going to buy a welder's hood that slips over the helmet and attach the CPAP hose to the back behind the head to blow air out and down ... so I can flip up the whole helmet without having to take it off and the hose won't be banging in my face.... Nice idea on the battery pack, I may just go ahead and buy the pieces I need now.

Let me know how it turned out. Hepatitis = hepa. Google being big brother.