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Old 08-29-2017, 10:40 AM
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I suffer from heavy metals toxicity (30+ years). It has ruined my life.
When I weld or use the plasma cutter, I (most of the time) have a CPAP machine that I replaced and use the old one in the shop. There is what they call a pillow top mask that injects fresh air directly into your nostrils. It fits under my welding helmet. I set the unit behind me and away from the source of smoke or vapors. I can see the smoke inside the helmet but I am breathing air from somewhere else. It works for me.
You might know someone that has a CPAP machine that hates it and doesn't use it. Or build your own source of fresh air supply. It just needs a low pressure with a decent amount of flow.
Or throw down the big bucks for a forced air welding helmet. There are some folks on here that have those. Maybe they will share some input here.
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