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Thread: respirators
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31st January 2008, 01:37 PM #1
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respirators
I raised this issue eleswhere,but this is probably the best spot. I'm looking to get a respirator for woodturning. Can anyone give me a reasonable opinion of the Triton versus Trend versus Racal D4. Or, is something else better? I don't really need earmuffs but something easy to put on and off, otherwise I am worried I will tend to leave it on the shelf unless I am doing a big job.
Any thoughts, please.
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31st January 2008, 02:03 PM #2
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i have mostof them .triton about the best ,removed ear plugs and sewed up the gap. still like you got your head in a bucket!!!. racal one you lower over your head and turns on and off . triton about $200 from bunnings . racall about $1200. and parts hard to get .can always get paper masks . cheers bob
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31st January 2008, 02:05 PM #3
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V. good idea to get one and use it always Keen.
Have you tried a search of the Woodturning forum here?
Lots of posts over the years.
Given your preferences the Trend would sound the most suitable. But it's a good deal dearer than the Triton. Not sure the Racal is still available in Oz.
I use a Trend and find it effective and comfortable.
But to step back: the criteria for choice in my view would be:
- bang for buck
- how small a particle will be trapped
- field maintainability
- availability of spare filters and batteries
- cost of spares
- comfort
Hope this helps.Cheers, Ern
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31st January 2008, 04:31 PM #4
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respirator
thanks for your thoughts. I am trying to ignore cost in this decision in favour of health. Other advice I have received about the Triton is that its comfort is a problem and putting it on and off is a bit of a chore if you are going between different tasks. The Trend is more like putting a hat on and off(I think). there is no point saving money if you don't use the thing.
i don't know how long the filters last under hobby use but the Trend ones aren't cheap.