Trend Airshield Pro with ear protectors when milling

[soundforest]

Any opinions on this unit for use with CSM work? As I'm getting use to my Logosol M8 I'd like something other than a dust mask under my Stihl helmet & face guard. Glasses get fogged up too often in winter, especially. Even though this unit is not cheap I could use it in the woodshop as well. I don't notice oiler vapor when milling but over time I wonder if the filters would clog more frequently.

 

[BobL]

There is a thread here discussing respirators.

This what I use (please excuse dopey look on face) BUT on some really dry logs.
I much prefer no mask and get the wind behind me while milling
It's Triton respirator mask, helmet, muff combo with a battery powered pump located on a waist band.

It's effective until the air temp reaches about 90F and then I find it too claustrophobic and hot.

A Few of things to watch out for with respirators are,
1) can your ear muffs still fit and be comfortable
2) how heavy are they?
3) In terms of stopping oil fumes, both the Trend and the Triton do not come with solvent/Hydrocarbon type filters and you have to retro fit these - make sure there are cartridges that fit. One problem with the solvent/Hydrocarbon type filters is that they may have higher back pressure and hence reduced flow. I haven't used a Trend but I have tried one on and like the Triton the air flow is not that high to start with so adding higher back pressure filters is likely to choke their operation.

There are two things that can be done about oil vapour in exhausts.
Redirect the saw exhaust so that it is not projecting forward and bouncing off the log up into the operator's face.
Minimize the oil/gas ratio. I see a lot of operators using 25:1 on modern saws which is not necessary. I have been using 40:1 since 2007 and there are some operators here using 50:1 without any problems

BTW the oil component of the lube is probably not all that bad, it's all the other junk (like smoke suppressants), that enables operators to use more lube and not notice they are using more, that I would

 

[WidowMaker1]

looks like good to go bob, .......for auditioning in the sci-fi show Lost in space.

I cant stand wearing anything other than some comfy light weight Muffs and pair of shades, gets to hot in OZ for anything else

 

[soundforest]

Thanks for the info on the Triton. Apparently it isn't available in the US. I recognize these units aren't for organic vapors. Just wanted to know if the filters would clog too quickly for all day milling. I may try the Trend. I find my woodworking habits are inconsistent when "gearing up" for dust - a pain in the A. I thought an all in one unit might be easier to use consistently.

There is a thread here discussing respirators.

This what I use (please excuse dopey look on face) BUT on some really dry logs.
I much prefer no mask and get the wind behind me while milling
It's Triton respirator mask, helmet, muff combo with a battery powered pump located on a waist band.

It's effective until the air temp reaches about 90F and then I find it too claustrophobic and hot.

A Few of things to watch out for with respirators are,
1) can your ear muffs still fit and be comfortable
2) how heavy are they?
3) In terms of stopping oil fumes, both the Trend and the Triton do not come with solvent/Hydrocarbon type filters and you have to retro fit these - make sure there are cartridges that fit. One problem with the solvent/Hydrocarbon type filters is that they may have higher back pressure and hence reduced flow. I haven't used a Trend but I have tried one on and like the Triton the air flow is not that high to start with so adding higher back pressure filters is likely to choke their operation.

There are two things that can be done about oil vapour in exhausts.
Redirect the saw exhaust so that it is not projecting forward and bouncing off the log up into the operator's face.
Minimize the oil/gas ratio. I see a lot of operators using 25:1 on modern saws which is not necessary. I have been using 40:1 since 2007 and there are some operators here using 50:1 without any problems

BTW the oil component of the lube is probably not all that bad, it's all the other junk (like smoke suppressants), that enables operators to use more lube and not notice they are using more, that I would

 

[Fallguy1960]

Check out this You Tube video it shows a unit called the Resp-o-Rator it has no batteries or pumps it uses 2 HEPA filters so it is fine enough. Resp O Rator - YouTube