Breathing clean air

[Harry Robinette]

I have tried the Trend original which was to front heavy for me. I then tried the Trend Airshield pro and it gave me a head ache within 20 minutes of use,my Doc said problem from the very fine vibration in the fan.I'm asking if anyone using something else has an idea. I'm looking at a Airsteam helmet but am afraid it will be just like the Trend Airshield pro cause of the fan location. I don't want to have to have a tub following me but it's looking that way. Any Idea's Please.
Thanks for any and all help.

[Ralph Lindberg]

Is the Triton still available anywhere? http://www.amazon.com/Flagline-PRA00...pr_product_top

[Brian Libby]

3M makes an excellent system - you can also hook up to an air compressor for air supply
http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/...pirator-system
look under powered air respirators

[Robert Delhommer Sr]

Sounds like some expensive trial and error!

[Harry Robinette]

Ralph, I'll be checking on the Triton to night.
Brian, that's the way I think I'm going to have to go but really don't want to have the hose.
Robert, luckily they all gave me my money but I'm just getting tiered of guessing.
Thanks allot

[John Thorson]

If you've seen the Glenn Lucas videos you'll see a glimpse of him in a powered air system with a very light head cover. There are lab folks and certain operating rooms (Mayo, Rochester, MN) where the staff wear something along this line for much of the work day. http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/...-assembly.html There are more heavy duty systems for wood turning but wearing safety glasses under this lightweight head gear might be something to think about... pricey but just trying to help.

[Don Nicholas]

3M makes an excellent system - you can also hook up to an air compressor for air supply
http://www.envirosafetyproducts.com/...pirator-system
look under powered air respirators

Caution! I think I remember something other than an "oilless compressor" should only be used.
Someone smarter than me should chime in.

[Brian Libby]

David Lancaster ( heirloombowls.com)had a set up that used an air compressor with the 3M system.

[Allan Ferguson]

Definitely do not use an oil type compressor.

[Scott Hackler]

Harry, if you end up with a system that needs a hose... Buy a micro hose for nail guns. They are real small diameter and light weight.

[Ben Darrah]

Harry,

I wear an underarmour skull cap under my air shield pro and it eliminates the vibration. It was bothering me too when I first used it. A thicker hat would probably do more to reduce it.

[Thom Sturgill]

Just watched a JoHannes Mickelson video on wood hats. He wore a system that looked like the 3m Versaflow (about $1300 - $1500 depending on helmet options). NIOSH approved, + hard hat and faceshield (Z87.1 or Z89.1 depending on model). Weight again depends on model S100 helmet is 1.4 lb while the M300 is 1.9lb.

[Bill Boehme]

The turners that I know who have tried the Triton hate it. I tried one out and also did not like it. Besides being hot and uncomfortable and insufficient airflow, the filter isn't anything to brag about.

Some people like the Trend and others say it bothers their neck and feels top heavy. I have a friend who also has that complaint.

I have a 3M Airstream and love it. It costs less than the Versaflow, but still is expensive. I do not feel any vibration -- only the noise, but earmuffs will take care of that. It has a HEPA filter so there is no dust --not even any smell of wood.

[Geoff Gaudet]

In my "Hello" thread, I posted a pic of myself at the lathe--wearing an Airmate system very much like the one John Thorson linked to above. You wear the battery powered filter/blower unit on a waist belt, and a hose runs up to the headpiece...I have both the industrial hardhat/faceshield combo and the lightweight Tyvek head cover you see me wearing in my pic.

This system works great. I used it for both industrial use and woodturning, but over the years it's gotten a bit tired, and while I may still use it for turning, for my occasional industrial usage I recently picked up a "Breathe-Cool" system, and I think I'm gonna get their "Bump Cap" headpiece and use it for turning. The Breathe Cool uses a blower, NOT a compressor (be very careful with compressors for breathing, oil in the compressed air can be dangerous to your health). It's less expensive than a breathing air compressor, or even the Air Mate, but I'm completely happy with it.

[Harry Robinette]

THANKS ALL
You've all given me allot of info to look into and hopefully find something that will work for me. I knew if I ask here I'd get enough info to find what I needed Thanks to all and I'll let everyone know what I decide to do.