supplied air system info
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supplied air system info
Hey guys. I need some feedback. I'm spraying epoxy and urethane primer, and need a reliable supplied air system.
I was considering using my small compressor in a separate location away from the work, along with this filter to supply my air. I have a full face mask.
Or, I could go with this Eastwood system: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catal...CABEgJXIPD_BwE
The Eastwood system is nothing more than a compressor drawing fresh air and pumping it to the mask, which is what the first system does, but via a collecting tank.
I need some opinions regarding this from people who have been there. Thx.
I was considering using my small compressor in a separate location away from the work, along with this filter to supply my air. I have a full face mask.
Or, I could go with this Eastwood system: https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catal...CABEgJXIPD_BwE
The Eastwood system is nothing more than a compressor drawing fresh air and pumping it to the mask, which is what the first system does, but via a collecting tank.
I need some opinions regarding this from people who have been there. Thx.
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I have always just used a respirator but after I had an uncle die of cancer that worked in a body shop I am seriously considering a supplied air system. The Eastwood system is the one I had been looking at purchasing.
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Honestly haven't been there yet in my personal life, but I am a safety engineer who does have an emergency response background. I know this isn't in an osha workplace, but their breathing air standard and the ansi standard for breathing air is a solid piece of law in the workplace.
One thing with the filter on Amazon that I would recommend is that you make sure to use an oil free electric compressor with it. The filter will remove particulate and such, but doesn't appear to be rated for any kind of volatile organic compound. Also make sure that placement of the compressor has a good supply of fresh air and don't have it where someone could idle a vehicle next to it while you are working. Best to keep the compressor away from any combustion source that could send CO and such down the tube for you to breathe. Also, make sure you use hoses and regulators rated for breathable air.
if I was doing it, or when I do it, I'll likely get something purpose built and designed like the Eastwood, knowing that they have designed it as a breathing air system in its entirety.
One thing with the filter on Amazon that I would recommend is that you make sure to use an oil free electric compressor with it. The filter will remove particulate and such, but doesn't appear to be rated for any kind of volatile organic compound. Also make sure that placement of the compressor has a good supply of fresh air and don't have it where someone could idle a vehicle next to it while you are working. Best to keep the compressor away from any combustion source that could send CO and such down the tube for you to breathe. Also, make sure you use hoses and regulators rated for breathable air.
if I was doing it, or when I do it, I'll likely get something purpose built and designed like the Eastwood, knowing that they have designed it as a breathing air system in its entirety.
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Honestly haven't been there yet in my personal life, but I am a safety engineer who does have an emergency response background. I know this isn't in an osha workplace, but their breathing air standard and the ansi standard for breathing air is a solid piece of law in the workplace.
One thing with the filter on Amazon that I would recommend is that you make sure to use an oil free electric compressor with it. The filter will remove particulate and such, but doesn't appear to be rated for any kind of volatile organic compound. Also make sure that placement of the compressor has a good supply of fresh air and don't have it where someone could idle a vehicle next to it while you are working. Best to keep the compressor away from any combustion source that could send CO and such down the tube for you to breathe. Also, make sure you use hoses and regulators rated for breathable air.
if I was doing it, or when I do it, I'll likely get something purpose built and designed like the Eastwood, knowing that they have designed it as a breathing air system in its entirety.
One thing with the filter on Amazon that I would recommend is that you make sure to use an oil free electric compressor with it. The filter will remove particulate and such, but doesn't appear to be rated for any kind of volatile organic compound. Also make sure that placement of the compressor has a good supply of fresh air and don't have it where someone could idle a vehicle next to it while you are working. Best to keep the compressor away from any combustion source that could send CO and such down the tube for you to breathe. Also, make sure you use hoses and regulators rated for breathable air.
if I was doing it, or when I do it, I'll likely get something purpose built and designed like the Eastwood, knowing that they have designed it as a breathing air system in its entirety.
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