Reddit reviews 3M Medium Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 7502/37082(AAD), Respiratory Protection, Medium

Amazon order 3m ff401 I think. Then get a few of the combo cartridge filters organic/particulate. Should run you around 200 but your lungs can’t be replaced. If you don’t want to go full face, the the pale blue half face respirator that 3m makes. Both of these are serious business and work very well. Don’t buy small it’s like made for a child. Most people wear medium so start there unless you know you’re face is largehuge.


Edit: seriously don’t downvote me this is actually helpful :-(

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MCUT86

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B009POI1V2

Less than $100 if you get next day. Comfortable enough to wear all day.

Hey there, I'm not the HAZMAT expert but I do Contagion Kits' product sourcing. I'll let Z get answer the technical side of your question, but I can tell you that if you're interested in that specific half-mask (the 3M 7500 series), you're better off separately buying the mask and a set of P100 filters (these cartridges or these filters) which will provide a higher level of protection (P100 vs N95) for an equal or lesser price. The 3M 2097 filters are what we use ourselves and offer with our kits on the site.

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That respirator is this model exactly: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Respirator-6300-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B007QY8X2K/ (3M 6000 series half-facepiece respirator)

It comes in 3 sizes (model numbers in parenthesis). Small (6100) /Medium (6200) /Large (6300). Small fits my tiny girlfriend very well. I wear a medium and have an average to largeish head. Small is a pale grey, medum is medium gray, and large is almost black.

This model in particular is made of a TPU plastic which is... not that comfortable, to be honest. Wearing it for a couple hours will leave you with marks on your face (ridge of nose primarily) that take a day or two to go away.

For a few dollars more you can get the 7500 series, which is miles more comfortable because of the silicone face seal: https://www.amazon.com/3M-Facepiece-Respirator-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B008MCUT86/

Then all you need is a pair of replaceable filters, which you should purchase based upon your work or the potential hazards wherever you are exploring.

For most UrbEx type situations i'd imagine a P100 filter will suffice (P means oil and non oil particulate and 100 is the percent it filters out - realistically its 99.97%, but close enough... don't risk your health with anything lower than 100).

These are my favorite particulate filters (high flow and nuisance organic vapor releif): https://www.amazon.com/3M-Advanced-Particulate-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B009POHH94/

For really sketchy stuff you'll want a combo unit which has multi-gas and particulate filters (which you shouldn't do anyway): https://www.amazon.com/3M-Cartridge-60926-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B009POHLRC/

To summarize: So yeah, get yourself a mask that fits well and filters for the specific job/location you're doing/visiting.

3M makes all kinds of good masks, but in general they come with 'attachments'. So you buy the filters and screw them on both sides.

I have both particulate filters (non gas) and gas filters (that also do particulates) but there's a huge range of different ones for different purposes.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MCUT86

This is a very common model and works well.

https://smile.amazon.com/3M-Cartridge-60926-Respiratory-Protection/dp/B009POHLRC

Here's an example of filter 60926 which does gas & vapor, organic, acid gas, ammonia, methylamine, and formaldehyde. Would most likely cover pepper spray too.

3m 7500 get the pink discs they are p100 filters. It's a great mask that is comfortable to wear, even for longer periods.

Dust collection is important but even with that a mask will be your best friend.

The 6000 series is what the engineering team uses and they all said it's comfy as well. Uses the same filters as the 7500. They have the 6000 at home depot in the paint section. The best part is you can buy different filters for finishing.

Oh nothing wrong with N95 - definitely has its uses. It's good, basic filtration, but the same job can be accomplished by a $0.75 dust mask.

Here's some info on the N## and P## filtration ratings: https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/default.html

What mask or respirator you use will depend upon your uses. What did you have in mind?

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Personally, I keep some of these around for most random uses that come up: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TVSY9O/

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And I have this respirator: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MCUT86/

with these filters: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007STCT00/

for more serious contaminants, extended use, or to block oils and vapors.

I made a thread about this in another subreddit and got some good responses from u/yogabagabbedlygook who lives in the West - where we typically have our forest fires:



>I use 3M 7000 series Half-face Respirator, it's the top of the line model and is only about ~$30 US with filters if you get a good package deal.
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>I've used a few different filters and there are notable differences and exactly what you would expect. The big bulky OV/P95 Cartridges impact breathing the most, the 3M 2297 P100 filters are a significant improvement in ease of breathing, and lastly the 3M Advanced 2291 P100 filters are the least impactful as their are purposely designed for ease of breathing. I started with them in that order and have transitioned to the 2291 filters, a vast improvement and likely more than adequate for pollution considerations. The OV/P95 Cartridges are overkill and are what professional painters and chemists use, plus they're more expensive.
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>Yes, you will get lots of condensation buildup, but I don't find that to be too problematic.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MCUT86/ref=biss_dp_t_asn

(exhaust air is directed down so it doesn't fog up hood)

With

http://www.amazon.com/3M-2097-Particulate-Filter-Organic/dp/B00328IAO0/ref=pd_sim_sbs_hi_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=04H4DZQFZJ44T79AV2TD

Not gonna provide the best vapor protection but it would help and it fits easily under a hood.

I learned about PPE from the perspective of a woodworker, which has some overlap with detailing in terms of PPE when it comes to chemicals. Woodworkers commonly wear half mask respirators (I use this model from 3M) and then swap in filters for whatever they're doing at the moment. I wear that respirator for many hours at a time and it's very comfortable to wear and use. Just make sure to get one that fits your face shape and size, and to keep facial hair to a minimum.

As for filters, I use P100 filters for getting rid of particulate matter, in our case fine wood dust, which might be less relevant for detailing since particulates from abrasion typically get trapped in water or polish. They have some degree of organic vapor relief but it's not good enough if you're spraying paint or working with strong chemicals. For those, I use a dedicated organic vapor cartridge like this one.

There may be some better dedicated filter cartridges to use since 3M has a pretty wide product range, but that respirator's definitely a good one from my experience.

I used a 3m 7500 series I believe, with the dual pink particulate filters. Works well and fit under my Miller digital elite and 9100 just fine. Only problem is it is not osha certified because it is a negative pressure respirator. If you get a doctor's note saying your lungs are able to take the added strain you'll be fine.

Ah, good question. I use 3M 7000 series Half-face Respirator, it's the top of the line model and is only about ~$30 US with filters if you get a good package deal.


I've used a few different filters and there are notable differences and exactly what you would expect. The big bulky OV/P95 Cartridges impact breathing the most, the 3M 2297 P100 filters are a significant improvement in ease of breathing, and lastly the 3M Advanced 2291 P100 filters are the least impactful as their are purposely designed for ease of breathing. I started with them in that order and have transitioned to the 2291 filters, a vast improvement and likely more than adequate for pollution considerations. The OV/P95 Cartridges are overkill and are what professional painters and chemists use, plus they're more expensive.


Yes, you will get lots of condensation buildup, but I don't find that to be too problematic.

Edit: Made an info thread for more info on respirators here.

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Mask (better named as respirators if they filter) needs to be rated for N95 filtration or above - regular surgical masks do not filter the microscopic particles harming your lungs right now. Aside from that, the MOST important part of wearing a respirator mask for filtering PM2.5 particles (from the wildfires) is ensuring a proper face seal - without it, effectiveness is reduced to that of a non-filtering surgical mask of something like ~60% filtration, which is crap.

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If you're using the disposable versions, make sure you adjust the metal nose strip properly - mask should cover all of your nose up to the bridge, and down to a bit of a lip around the bottom of your chin. Feel for airflow around the edges as you breath in and adjust accordingly. Shave facial hair if you have any, it prevents sealing.

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If you're buying a better respirator for a better rubber face seal (and an expectation that CA will be on fire again in the near future), try a 3M 7500 Respirator with a corresponding N95 or higher cartridge.

I don't know if this meets your fashion needs, but the 3M respirators have good sealing. You'll want to get the organic vapor cartridges.

Yup. Anything that says VOC rated.

Incidentally, I bought myself & my gf masks that vent downwards, which was huge for me, as they don't fog up my glasses. Also, the silicon is a lot more comfortable than the rubber ones. This is the first I've owned that I don't find irritating.

3M also makes a half-face respirator that just covers the nose and mouth.

This kind of respirator is less comfortable than a full-face respirator, because it presses on one's face - not suitable for long-term wear. It also doesn't filter as well as the full-face respirator. But it filters a lot better than just wearing one of those cloth masks.

I would recommend a better facemask. If you are using the cheap one, your breath is exiting the top of the facemask into the googles. Get something like one of these 3M respirators -- they come with all sorts of filters. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MCUT86/

They are pretty comfortable, and more importantly they prevent fogging by creating a good seal with your face. At least that was my experience. The other day I tried a cheapo face mask laying around, but after 5 minutes immediately switched it out and the fogging went away.

3m 7500 series: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008MCUT86/

Go for the 3M 7500 Half Face series. It's silicone so it gives a really comfortable fit over long periods of time and make sure you buy the correct filters. Here are some links:

Filters:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000U749VE/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A1A7ASPLKOD0I6

Mask:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B008MCUT86/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_7?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P01X9KQVX701

To add to u/King_Creepalot, though a military surplus mask and filter would work for you, I would suggest something more like this with these filters.


These are commonly used in applications like painting and shop work. Though a military surplus mask would work, that might be overkill as those are designed to deal with everything from tear gas, to chemical weapons, to biological agents.


The big benefits here are:

1. Milsurp filters can often contain dangerous chemicals and require through research to make sure they're safe for use.
   
   
2. These light use masks are a lot cheaper and lighter.

3M Medium Half Facepiece Reusable Respirator 7502/37082(AAD), Respiratory Protection, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008MCUT86/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_NmQ8BbCYRFJH8

These 3M masks are pretty descent, and have several different filters for various safety hazards (e.g. paint, asbestos, etc)

A respirator is awesome. I highly recommend the 3M 7500 series (e.g. 7502). The vent on the 7500 faces downwards, so if you're wearing a face shield (as I do when running a bench or angle grinder), it won't fog the shield. Amazon Link

The P100 "Pancake" filter are a good match. Low profile and organic vapor relief (i.e. good working with small amounts of solvents). Another Link

Finally, for ear protection, I like earplugs with a string attached. Easy to take in and out and low profile if you're also wearing a faceshield or welding helmet, or whatever. example

To elaborate: 3M P100 filters and the mask to go with it.. Dont skimp, the $40 now will save you alot of pain when mesothelioma sets in.

Source: I work for 3M and have had extensive asbestos training.