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I just bought this Elipse mask. P3 so it filters metal vapors as well. Just compact enough to fit under a welding helmet. Filters are washable.
Happy with it so far. http://www.screwfix.com/p/gvs-elipse...rator-p3/6922g Last edited by RatRockx; 09-01-2017 at 06:07 PM. |
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I have found that I need the respirator most of all while using a plasma cutter.
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ESPECIALLY ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ if you are plasma cutting stainless, that is supposed to be the worst. My friend is a New York City union welder and they had a union meeting covering just that subject. His conclusion was you just about need an air feed mask if you are going to be doing any amount. Hey, you only get one set of lungs. ~ John Buchtenkirch
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Thanks for the replies guys, the information provided is invaluable. It's one of those things you can only really find out honestly from people who have been through these situations themselves! Fortunately at work I'm not under any peer pressure and even if I was I think I'd let common sense prevail and take the precautions, but I can see how for some they'd go without them just because of what colleagues would think which is a big shame for them .
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I also am assuming by "MIG" you are referring to gas-shielded bare wire fed process, not a flux-cored wire fed process, or a combination gas/flux-core? Quote:
Lincoln Electric has for decades made some excellent FREE safety info available, today there is a lot on their web site: http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us...-category.aspx This interactive safety course is also worth a spin through: http://www.lincolnelectric.com/en-us...ive-guide.aspx Moderators: Perhaps both links could be in a sticky somewhere?
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One thing not mentioned in this thread is the carbon monoxide produced during welding and the fact that shielding gases are not life supporting either, in a confined space or unventilated area both will cause "symptoms" or death.
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A little bit off specific question
Just wanted to point out I remember seeing many times on American Chopper they would kind of close their eyes and spot weld with no mask. Worth the money on a little prevention especially since your body is telling you something .Galvanized stuff is for sure bad I learned the hard way on that
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