Air fed mask help please

Hi all so I need an air fed mask . Can any one give me some advice on which one . And do I need a 2nd  compressor for the mask  . Also do I need the compressor out side the garage were im spraying the car .
I have looked at lots of threads on here and ive not come a cross anything about masks . Also look on other
Sites too . Any help please and thanks to all .  :dontknow:  :read:

any mask work fine really

compressor must be away from the fumes you are spray

also you can get inline filters so the air doesn't smell horrid

migwelding forum has lots of information on this like this

Thanks for that ive had a look on the weilding site all seem to say a compressor out side for clean air .
But the thing is i cant do this were my lock up  is so is there a way round this . anyone doing it any other way .  :dontknow:

could put a pipe from the compressor air inlet to outside also you are gonna need a big compressor or two

scottty said

could put a pipe from the compressor air inlet to outside also you are gonna need a big compressor or two

Got a clarke boxer 150 LTR 17 CFM for painting
and two small power craft 2HP 6CFM
any good  :dontknow:  And thanks.

Yeah, the compressor that supplying the mask needs to be away from the fumes.

Ideally you would use 2 seperate compressors, I think you would be ok using one compressor as long as it was outside the spraying area.

Air fed masks do use a lot of air and can 'rob' the gun a bit, and thats a good reason for an 2nd compressor as well.

You can buy/hire(I think) battery operated ones that go on your waist to save on the 2nd compressor.  

http://www.dtc-uk.com/Battery-Airfed-Mask-Kit/p-0-962?Source=Froogle

Bit expensive though, although you could flog it in on fleabay afterwards and get most of your dough back, or buy one off fleabay.

just can`t get the compressor out off the fumes . might try and pipe some fresh air to the inlet somehaw
not haw yet . thanks for all the help .ill have to give it some thought .

Been thinking about this……… :dontknow:


What about an MDF box around the compressor and then use 3 or 4" duct pipe to feed in clear air from outside.

Then, use some more wood or mdf to make a panel that will go under a partly open garage door and cut a hole in it allow the vent pipe to pass through.

(does it make sense??)

scrag said

just can`t get the compressor out off the fumes . might try and pipe some fresh air to the inlet somehaw
not haw yet . thanks for all the help .ill have to give it some thought .

Whereabouts are you planning to spray the car and why is it impossible to site the compressor outside of the area with the fumes?

Machine mart mask works fine, I run two 14cfm compressors and that's ok for me. Put them both outside away from the dust and fumes.

paul_c said

scrag said

just can`t get the compressor out off the fumes . might try and pipe some fresh air to the inlet somehaw
not haw yet . thanks for all the help .ill have to give it some thought .

Whereabouts are you planning to spray the car and why is it impossible to site the compressor outside of the area with the fumes?

In a lock up down a back allay and space out side is nill  as cars us it to . Also kids and the local low lifes wounld poss take it or mess with it and mybe harm them self AND I WOULD NOT WANT THAT NOW WOULD I :twisted: . Also like to keep my stuff out of sight you know .

Shiftyseamus said

Been thinking about this……… :dontknow:


What about an MDF box around the compressor and then use 3 or 4" duct pipe to feed in clear air from outside.

Then, use some more wood or mdf to make a panel that will go under a partly open garage door and cut a hole in it allow the vent pipe to pass through.

(does it make sense??)

Yehh i was thinking on the lines of this to also thought off useing a large fish tank as the box LOL.
anyone done this before and still alive let me know LOL. Thanks for your thoughts and help.

i it were me

i would just wheel the compressor outside while you're spray

having the compressor in the unit all you will be doing is feeding fumes straight into you face and could end in death!

if you are going to do you it you might as well save the money and have no mask!

jellybelly said

i it were me

i would just wheel the compressor outside while you're spray

having the compressor in the unit all you will be doing is feeding fumes straight into you face and could end in death!

if you are going to do you it you might as well save the money and have no mask!

Thats it then dont want to die so might put compressor on the roof LOL . im spraying this car one way or anther    thanks for takeing the time mate.

So all if i just go with a half mask and full suit gloves eye mask wil i  still die . just asking  :dontknow:

what paint are you using for the car

2k or celly?

Its 2k and clear mate.

Ok then all. I ve got a place out side for the compressor and a friend said i can use his 200 LTR  compressor  if the 24 LTE compressor will not run a air fed mask . So here is the next thing i need  help with which mask should i buy and filter  . Any one out there with pros and cons on masks  I would be grateful before i buy . I m looking for a mid range price as it is my life on the line , Thanks all :wink:

Really you want a full face hood, mine was £120 from autopaint.

Ok so im looking at this one on tbay
 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Devilbiss-Finishline-Vizi-60-Full-Face-Air-fed-Mask-/130443600843?pt=UK_Body_Shop_Supplies_Paint&hash=item1e5f0b63cb#ht_1724wt_1020

Anyone got one and are they any good should be as its a Devibliss finishline vizi 60 and then i need a filter at the compressor if ive got it right  :dontknow: