Homebrew PCBs

Yes, something like that, but go with the professional, not the household
one.  Also, make sure to get the right size.  They come in small, medium and
large.

 

Read the cartridge package to know what it will filter.  Also, read the MSDS
sheet on the chemicals you are using.  The sheets will tell you the
classification of the chemical.  I don't recall if they will tell you what
protection you should wear.  The cartridges are designed for specific
chemicals or groups of chemicals such as organic solvents etc.

 

Now, what most people do not understand about proper mask fit is that it
should be snug to the face.  When wearing the mask without the cartridges,
place both hands over the intakes to block air flow.  You do not want to
press hard, just hard enough to make a seal.  Then breathe in.  If the mask
sucks to your face then try breathing out.  The air should not escape
easily.  Improper fit of as mask is just as bad as not using one at
all!!!!!!  All of the air you breath while using the mask must pass through
the filters, not around the sides of the face-mask contact. 

 

Facial hair is a big no-no when wearing masks.  It prevents the mask from
making a seal against your face.  If you are not going to wear the mask
properly, then don't wear one at all!!!!  It will just be an uncomfortable
expensive face ornament.  Masks are not designed to be fashionable or
extremely comfortable, they are designed to protect your LIFE!!!!  So don't
cut corners on cost or by trying to extend the life of your cartridges.  You
are only fooling yourself and endangering your health.

 

Don't share you masks with anyone!  Clean your mask with an alcohol swab in
side and around the mouth guard.  When you breath, you release water vapor
and other things from your lungs.  Bacteria love this stuff.  You should see
pics of people who got rashes and infections from sharing masks and not
disinfecting/cleaning them properly!!!!!

Now you know!!!

 

Brian G. 

 

From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Nathan House
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2011 1:10 PM
To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Gas Masks

 

  

Are you guys talking about something like this?:
http://www.lowes.com/pd_215253-98-65021HA1-A_0__?productId=3082307
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+mask&Ns=p_product_price>
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duct_price|1%26Ntt%3Ddust%2Bmask





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