Sata respirators
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I have question, if I were to use an air supplied respirator such as the SATA vision, would it be safe to hook it up directly to an air compressor or would I still need an air line filter?
You definitely want to have a good filter system and should consider a carbon monoxide detector. There is a filter pack with the hood, but you need the air to be breathable quality and the 1 filter alone is not enough.
You can buy small compressors which are dedicated for breathable air, such as the ones SAS makes.
[quote=”Ben” post=25000]You definitely want to have a good filter system and should consider a carbon monoxide detector. There is a filter pack with the hood, but you need the air to be breathable quality and the 1 filter alone is not enough.
You can buy small compressors which are dedicated for breathable air, such as the ones SAS makes.[/quote]
O ok, I was just wondering, as I’m thinking about getting one, because I like the set up of the SATA systems so your main hose goes to your belt filter than a small hose for your gun instead of dragging along and worrying about two long hoses. But I will most likely get a good filtration system. I got some time, I’m still in school. I’m slowly getting all my equipment.
It is expensive, but well worth the cost for your safety.
If you plan on using it at home, or in different locations where the booth may not have proper filtration for breathable air, this SAS unit may be your best bet. You can take it with you wherever you go:
[img]http://www.smartshoppersinc.com/respirators/9800-30SAS.jpg[/img]The SATA is a nicer hood, though
while this topic is up in the air, does anyone use or like the 3M PAPR system?
Yep, i have the 3M PAPR. I got sensitive to iso’s a few years ago, so i bought it and used it diligently and fortunately the sensitivity subsided. Now only when i’m doing an overall or bigger job do i wear it. The new booths change the air 8 times a minute so i’m OK with a regulator respirator.
When i got the PAPR at first i didn’t care for it because of the weight of the filter around your waist, but you get used to it fast. You do have to watch it in tight quarters or when the booth is packed full of parts as it sticks out off your waist pretty good. The flip up bump cap that comes with the unit is in my own opinion useless. I hate it. I got my rep to get me a full face mask to replace it, and that i like tons better. Last i knew 3M only sold the full face by the case, so if you want only one you’ll need a good 3M rep to help you out. I’d definitely recommend a demo before buying one if you could. It’s a nice outfit, just different.I use compressor air for our respirators at our shop and really like it, I filter the air 4 times before it reaches the respirator and have a CO monitor. I use 3M Full Face masks, for what we do at our shop, mostly farm equipment and trucks these work exceptionally well, they stay on your face. This way too I only drag around one air hose, It took a little time to get used to the hose belted to your side, but i actually like it because I feel you have better control of things. It can get awkward when laying under a machine spraying paint though. Here are a few pictures of my set up.
[quote=”Performance Restorations” post=25047]I use compressor air for our respirators at our shop and really like it, I filter the air 4 times before it reaches the respirator and have a CO monitor. I use 3M Full Face masks, for what we do at our shop, mostly farm equipment and trucks these work exceptionally well, they stay on your face. This way too I only drag around one air hose, It took a little time to get used to the hose belted to your side, but i actually like it because I feel you have better control of things. It can get awkward when laying under a machine spraying paint though. Here are a few pictures of my set up.[/quote]
this looks like an awesome, simple setup!
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