cvfd1399 0 #1 January 17, 2005 I work around Diesel and gas fumes for a couple hours on certain days my tour at the Fire Department. I figured breathing that crap up isn't doing me any good, and I am looking for a half faced respirator to wear. I am looking at either scott or msa with the twist on tuna can cartriges. I just dont know what type to get I figured something that filters dust and hydrocarbons, but other than that I am at a loss. There are tons of cartridges out there, and if you get the wrong one it doesn't do you any good. How long does one last once you peel off the sticker, or lid and use it say 2 hours about 6 times a month. There has got to be some plant workers here that know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VectorBoy 0 #2 January 17, 2005 You can go to the manufacturer online they have charts as to what filters against what. OSHA online has info also but you better be good at government speak. You are right though all you need is a charcoal ( organic vapor )cartridge with a little foam pre filter for nuisance dusts. These last for many months the ones that filter harsher chemicals and amines are considered bad within a few months of opening the wrapper or sooner. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jib 0 #3 January 17, 2005 As I recall, the good ones last something like 8-12 hours from opening. (It's been a while and I was using them for nasty paint fumes). You can extend the life by storing them in a ziploc bag. -------------------------------------------------- the depth of his depravity sickens me. -- Jerry Falwell, People v. Larry Flynt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #4 January 17, 2005 Scott MSA Presumably you've already got an SCBA maskfit for one mfg or the other? Note you'll be walking an odd, thin line as far as OSHA compliance goes. I'm not sure which way it would go if an inspector saw you wearing respiratory protection without justification for a lack of engineering controls, training, or medical surveillance (and possibly other issues). Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #5 January 17, 2005 I have the training, fit test,ect ,and we are not under any kind of osha rules. I have the full faced scott masks that come off the scott 4.5 SCBA's I think they accept the cartriges right in the hole where the SCBA regulator snaps into. hmmm. Might not have to buy the mask just the cartriges... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,488 #6 January 17, 2005 http://www.storesonline.com/site/603595/page/45031Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quatorze 1 #7 January 17, 2005 QuoteI work around Diesel and gas fumes for a couple hours on certain days my tour at the Fire Department You aint seen nothing, we have some second line pupmers at work, and our Special Response truck, James Bond should be driving them with all that smoke. Do you guys not have a half way decent ventalaion system? I'm not afriad of dying, I'm afraid of never really living- Erin Engle Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cvfd1399 0 #8 January 17, 2005 No the stations I am at were built 27 years ago, and they will not install the exaust vacs. We are building 2 more stations, but they wont install the vac hoses for the exaust there either. Their plan is to install vent fans hooked to CO monitors that kick on the fans when it gets to a certian level. Another way to get skimpy and save money Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
