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UER Forum > Archived UE Tutorials, Lessons, and Useful Info > respirator suggestions for draining (Viewed 376 times)
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respirator suggestions for draining
< on 11/3/2005 4:33 AM >
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i went on my first draining expedition the other day (halloween). it was pretty cool until my friend which is almost half my weight started to feel a headache from the air coming on

would this product

http://www.grainge...1611727487&ccitem=

help combat the bad air?
anybody have any input on a respirator we should get for when we go down?

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Re: respirator suggestions for draining
<Reply # 1 on 11/3/2005 4:46 AM >
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A respirator does not create oxygen in an oxygen-deficient environment, nor does it remove carbon monoxide, hydrogen sulfide, etc... from the air. So, the answer is no. You'd need a SCBA setup to be safe.

(That respirator would be good for asbestos though.)

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Re: respirator suggestions for draining
<Reply # 2 on 11/3/2005 5:46 PM >
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thanks for that, saved me some money

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Re: respirator suggestions for draining
<Reply # 3 on 11/3/2005 10:44 PM >
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I've run into bad air before too. One tactic I've used is to leave a manhole lid cracked (obviously one off road), and it should clear the air a bit.

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Re: respirator suggestions for draining
<Reply # 4 on 11/3/2005 10:59 PM >
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The problem with that is that someone (or a dog) may not notice the cracked manhole cover and step on it, and the cover could flip around and dump them into the drain.

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Re: respirator suggestions for draining
<Reply # 5 on 11/3/2005 11:53 PM >
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We should all start taking trained pigeons with us into drains like they used to do in mines, so if the bird passes out, the airs no good and its time to leave.

Seriously, be very cautious in drains without any air flow that you can feel, it is probably a good idea to go slow for a while in shifty drains so you can get back out if it if you need to.

I dont know, is there any good way to tell for sure if the air is OK? I've personally never ran into bad air.

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Re: respirator suggestions for draining
<Reply # 6 on 11/4/2005 12:07 AM >
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Posted by tick
The problem with that is that someone (or a dog) may not notice the cracked manhole cover and step on it, and the cover could flip around and dump them into the drain.


I thought circular manholes can't fall in through the collar. I guess they could slide in partway and get stuck though (the people). This one was in an alleyway kinda thing (hard to explain), so noone goes back there. I don't think a person or dog could fit through this even if the manhole falls vertically and you could get stuck.

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Re: respirator suggestions for draining
<Reply # 7 on 11/4/2005 4:10 AM >
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Right... they can't fall through (Although did you see the one in Stonewall Drain? It fell through after a piece chipped off!), although I imagine that if a cover wasn't completely centered over the hole it could flip up if someone were to step in the right spot. Although I guess it depends on a lot of factors... I don't know, I've never tried it to find out for sure.

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Re: respirator suggestions for draining
<Reply # 8 on 11/4/2005 10:43 PM >
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The mask pictured in the top of this thread will HELP in a drain/tunnel, but only if it is multigas/ multi vapor & p100. ( the one above in the pic is only p100) these are good for a multitude of gasses INCLUDING carbon monoxide, and sour gas (h2s= escape only), as well as many others. I only use mine to HELP with bad air, It does not provide oxygen!

I used to be with it, but then they changed what it was. Now what I'm with isn't it, and what's it seems weird and scary to me, and it'll happen to you, too!
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Re: respirator suggestions for draining
<Reply # 9 on 11/5/2005 2:13 AM >
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Posted by tick
Right... they can't fall through (Although did you see the one in Stonewall Drain? It fell through after a piece chipped off!), although I imagine that if a cover wasn't completely centered over the hole it could flip up if someone were to step in the right spot. Although I guess it depends on a lot of factors... I don't know, I've never tried it to find out for sure.


Yeah, we were wondering about that one. I've seen broken grates in Emmet St., Cemetary, and Stonewall Drains, so I think they're less trustworthy than manholes. I think the risk is too great, and I don't like this drain too much anyway: manhole closed.

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