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Montgomery
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< on 4/11/2011 4:38 AM >
|  | | | I just got into urban exploring and I am wondering if I should invest in an abestos mask and if so what kind is best.
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Steed
        
location:
Edmonton/Seoul
Gender: Male
Your Friendly Neighbourhood Race Traitor
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<Reply # 1 on 4/11/2011 5:13 AM >
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I'm gonna help you by moving this to a safer forum.
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L'Ali
location:
Clarington
Gender: Female
Behind every damsel is a fire breathing dragon
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<Reply # 2 on 4/11/2011 5:24 AM >
| | | | Get a P100 respirator. You can get it at Home Depot for about $46. Good idea cause you don't know what you're going to run into.
Everything is sweetened by risk.
-- Alexander Smith
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wonderfail
location:
Boston
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 3 on 4/11/2011 5:27 AM >
| | | | This is relevant to my interests...
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Eschaton
location:
Western NC
Gender: Male
Entry: Eschaton (es-kuh-tawn) noun | end of time, climax of history | Etymology: Greek for 'last'
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<Reply # 4 on 4/11/2011 6:05 AM >
| | | | If I know of major asbestos or mold hazards, I don't bring anyone who doesn't own one of these. No exceptions.
From what I've read, black mold is the most dangerous airborne pollutant to explorers. More so than asbestos.
Ars Gratia Adventuris |
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Rinzler
 
location:
New Jersey
Nomad
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<Reply # 5 on 4/11/2011 11:31 AM >
| | | | Posted by L'Ali
Get a P100 respirator. You can get it at Home Depot for about $46. Good idea cause you don't know what you're going to run into.
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Or sometimes they are cheaper. Try Lowes. Ive seen them for like 20-30 dollars as well. I think the one i own was like 25 bucks? I dont wear it tho because im getting it all over my clothing/boots and going home with it anyway so whatever i figured.
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L'Ali
location:
Clarington
Gender: Female
Behind every damsel is a fire breathing dragon
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<Reply # 6 on 4/11/2011 1:03 PM >
| | | | If you can get one cheaper, great! I didn't scout around for the best price, it just had to be a P100 to cover asbestos etc. The mold I was exposed to the day before was not so nice to me.
I highly suggest that you read this thread too on UE Health Issues
http://www.uer.ca/...rrpage=1&pp#post10
Play safe boys...
Everything is sweetened by risk.
-- Alexander Smith
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EVmAN
location:
Mississauga, ON
Gender: Male
and I-- I took the path less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.
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<Reply # 7 on 4/11/2011 1:20 PM >
| | | | I bought the filters at one place and went to a safety store that sells mostly to companies/contractors to get the mask, and they gave me it for free.
The sign said "Anybody caught trespassin will be shot on sight"
So I jumped on the fence and I yelled at the house,
"Hey! What gives you the right?" http://www.flickr.com/photos/evman/ |
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Lomax
location:
Denver
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 8 on 4/11/2011 3:12 PM >
| | | | My understanding of P-100 filters: They are fantastic for particulates, they have a 99.5% efficiency rating if I remember correctly. That being said a P-100 is not meant for either asbestos or mold, both of these have their own specific filters that will provide much better protection. Of course a P-100 is better than a P-95, but still it is not meant for asbestos. The issue is that asbestos particles are infinitely small, so small that once airborne the contaminant can remain aloft for up to two weeks with no additional air current. These tiny pieces sneak through the filters and make their nests. Once inside the body the particles are nearly impossible to expel.
Cheers*
Lomax
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chicken007
location:
South Carolina
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 9 on 4/11/2011 3:15 PM >
| | | | I have a p-100 mask and it says t is specifically designed for mold, lead pain, and asbestos i got it for 22 bucks at sherwin williams on sale.
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L'Ali
location:
Clarington
Gender: Female
Behind every damsel is a fire breathing dragon
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<Reply # 10 on 4/11/2011 6:36 PM >
| | | | Posted by Lomax
My understanding of P-100 filters: They are fantastic for particulates, they have a 99.5% efficiency rating if I remember correctly. That being said a P-100 is not meant for either asbestos or mold, both of these have their own specific filters that will provide much better protection. Of course a P-100 is better than a P-95, but still it is not meant for asbestos. The issue is that asbestos particles are infinitely small, so small that once airborne the contaminant can remain aloft for up to two weeks with no additional air current. These tiny pieces sneak through the filters and make their nests. Once inside the body the particles are nearly impossible to expel.
Cheers*
Lomax
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Well let me again strongly suggest that you you go and do some more reading on the link I already posted earlier, to refresh your knowledge. From mold to asbestos to animal droppings, it will discuss it all and then some.
And yes the P100 is an asbestos rated mask - This is "borrowed" directly from Home Depot website: And I'm Canadian so prices are probably more expensive here.
Asbestos and lead respirator with cartridge: Protect yourself from air borne particles. This dual cartridge respirator is the ideal choice for protection against asbestos, lead and other highly toxic dust, mist and fumes....
Mold - N95 mask.
Everything is sweetened by risk.
-- Alexander Smith
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Sagetranq
location:
Caledon, Ontario
Gender: Male
Just passing through
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<Reply # 11 on 4/12/2011 12:32 AM >
| | | | Posted by Lomax
My understanding of P-100 filters: They are fantastic for particulates, they have a 99.5% efficiency rating if I remember correctly. That being said a P-100 is not meant for either asbestos or mold, both of these have their own specific filters that will provide much better protection. Of course a P-100 is better than a P-95, but still it is not meant for asbestos. The issue is that asbestos particles are infinitely small, so small that once airborne the contaminant can remain aloft for up to two weeks with no additional air current. These tiny pieces sneak through the filters and make their nests. Once inside the body the particles are nearly impossible to expel.
Cheers*
Lomax
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NIOSH disagrees with you, P100s are considered safe for asbestos...
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chicken007
location:
South Carolina
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 12 on 4/12/2011 12:51 AM >
| | | | I personally agree with NIOSH but there just a government agency you know nothing special
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Sagetranq
location:
Caledon, Ontario
Gender: Male
Just passing through
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<Reply # 13 on 4/12/2011 12:30 PM >
| | | | Posted by chicken007
I personally agree with NIOSH but there just a government agency you know nothing special
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yeah but a government agency that is solely responsible for the respirator classification system, they have everything to lose if they somethings safe that isn't
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chicken007
location:
South Carolina
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 14 on 4/12/2011 5:43 PM >
| | | | I was being sarcastic but thatns for the clarification.
Posted by Sagetranq
yeah but a government agency that is solely responsible for the respirator classification system, they have everything to lose if they somethings safe that isn't
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Weapon X
location:
Around
Gender: Male
"You might remember that 'annoyed' is my natural state"
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<Reply # 16 on 4/13/2011 11:22 AM >
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Spend the extra couple of dollars for the 3M 7500 series the silicone face-piece and modular design make it a respirator that will serve you comfortably and reliably for a LONG time.
@ Boss Safety for $18.50 as opposed to the 6000 series thats $15 and some change at Boss.
http://www.boss-sa...pirator-Medium.asp
Oh and filters, I prefer the 3M 7093 over the 2091 pancakes. They are more durable, and they're not a violently bright shade of pink.
"Ya know.... if I were born a few decades earlier I'd probably be locked in an asylum instead of sneaking into them" :D |
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Weapon X
location:
Around
Gender: Male
"You might remember that 'annoyed' is my natural state"
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<Reply # 18 on 4/13/2011 4:08 PM >
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For the love of Kirkbride, are you expecting teargas canisters!? lol.
If so I definitely want to go splorin with you!
"Ya know.... if I were born a few decades earlier I'd probably be locked in an asylum instead of sneaking into them" :D |
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