Respirator / dust masks

[Sawdust Sam]

Any recommendations for use with mdf / plywood. Is it P3 filters required ?

Are units with replaceable filters best ? Which are most comfortable in use etc.

Let's here what your using and why, links would be appreciated.

 

[porker]

Got mine from a link on here. Sorry doing this from my phone so can't post the link but do a search for 'in-excess' website and look at their 3M mask with P3 filters. They are still doing them for a tenner and they are much more comfortable than the throwaway paper type.

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[fezman]

Thanks Porker, just ordered one of the 3m ones from there - the large ones are sold out, so i will give the medium one a go.

 

[skipdiver]

I find dustmasks too uncomfortable for extended wear, so bought a powered respirator from Axminster. I also have a beard which complictes wearing a dustmask.

 

[LancsRick]

Sounds clichéd but pick the one that's the best fit and most comfortable for you. If you don't happily wear it, it's guaranteed to be ineffective!

As long as it's a decent brand, it makes no difference whether it's disposable or has replacement filters as long as the filter grade matches. It is usually more cost effective to buy a mask with replaceable filters, but that's the main reason. I've got an R300 Safir respirator but I don't think they make them anymore.

 

[sunnybob]

MDF dust is particularly nasty because its so fine. Dont cut without a mask. yes, FFP3 is the one to buy.

 

[Sawdust Sam]

Got mine from a link on here. Sorry doing this from my phone so can't post the link but do a search for 'in-excess' website and look at their 3M mask with P3 filters. They are still doing them for a tenner and they are much more comfortable than the throwaway paper type.

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Cheers, ordered

 

[fezman]

3m mask arrived this morning - absolutely spot on. So much better than the throwaway type white mask.