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This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information.| Posted by CatAndTie Another question regarding beards. Is it better to wear a mask with a beard even though that means it won't be completely air tight or better to go without? I think I remember reading somewhere that if you have a mask that is not completely air tight it could actually be worse than no mask, but that didn't fully make sense to me. Can you shed any light on that? |
| | | | | Posted by inigo This may have been covered, but how often do you need to replace the filters? |
| | This member has been banned. See the banlist for more information.| Posted by Landser You replace particulate filters when breathing resistance through the respirator increases; so when it gets harder to breathe through the respirator it's time to replace the filters. Vapor respirators I believe get replaced when it gets easier to breathe due to vapors deteriorating the filter, but I need to double check on that so don't quote me on that. |
| | | Posted by Landser You replace particulate filters when breathing resistance through the respirator increases; so when it gets harder to breathe through the respirator it's time to replace the filters. Vapor respirators I believe get replaced when it gets easier to breathe due to vapors deteriorating the filter, but I need to double check on that so don't quote me on that. |
| | | Posted by inigo Awesome, so would you use these pink cartridges for blocking out dust, mold, asbestos, et cetera? |
| | | Posted by inigo Awesome, so would you use these pink cartridges for blocking out dust, mold, asbestos, et cetera? |
| | | | | | | | | | | Posted by stealthwraith I tend to get pulled for full security checks on the regular anyway so I don't want to bring extra attention to myself in the queue. |
| | | Posted by Aran Say you need it to help a family member/friend do some remodeling. A P100 respirator will definitely raise eyebrows and almost certainly get you pulled. Hell, I got my bag emptied once because my copy of War and Peace showed up large and rectangular on the X-ray. Have an excuse on hand, and don't take it in your carry-on luggage. They'll want to know why you need a "gas mask" on an airplane, so it's better to leave it in in the cargo hold. Have a story and don't appear nervous, you'll be fine. |
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| | | Posted by natesidwesturbex I have a M40 military gas mask its $700+ how do i find the right filter? its typically used for biological weapons... Here is what it looks like... tell me if you have any info pls -natesmidwesturbex |
| | Vehicular Lord Rick| Posted by OH_ZOG_NO You need a bog standard 40mm nato filter for it. This is really overkill. However you really dont want to wear on of those things for urbex. They are extremely hot and restrict your movement field of view and will generally make you pretty miserable. Just pick up a pp100 respirator, You can get them at most hardware stores. |
| | | Posted by natesidwesturbex I have a M40 military gas mask its $700+ |
| | | | | Posted by Send4Help We arent talking about NBC protection here. We are talking about civilian systems and the ratings that are available to the average person. There are no currently available systems that are approved with for persons with beards or facial hair. If we were a military forum then your statement would be true, but the purpose of this post and the reason it was pinned, is because it is tailored to the average urban explorer looking to properly protect themselves. |
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