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Let's Talk About Roof Cleaning Respirators ?

Kleen Roof and Exterior Cleaning · May 2, 2009

I agree. A respirator would be best. But, please wear something... I worked for a chem. manufacturer, and we had to wear respirators when we were around the chems. I have seen firsat hand how bad unseen chems can be. I have seen a few people die because of exporsure to chems, chem gas. This is not something to mess with. Aren't we all working so we can ENJOY LIFE........

Guest

Is this something that can be picked up at HD or lowes?

Great White Technologies · Roof Cleaning Institute Of America Certified Roof Cleaner

I bought mine and a set of replacement cartridges at Home Depot.

Part number for the respirator is 95050
Part number for the filters is 95061

Here is what it says on the cartridge packaging. NIOSH Approved as an 8053-P100 cartridge for organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, hydrogen flouride, sulfur dioxide, chlorine dioxide and solid and liquid particulates that may contain oil. (99.7% efficiency Level)

They are made by AO Safety

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thx

Roof Cleaning Richmond VA 804-687-4960 · Guest

Been using a vapor cartridge style resporater in 1986 when I begain restoring cedar shake roofs and siding and sealing with CWF (pre VOC compliant days)

Ohio Roof Cleaning · Guest

I bought the AO Safety respirator recently and it works great. Only problem is I can't put on safety glasses because the nose/mouth piece on the respirator is so big. I bought a safety mask today and it will work fine but I'm starting to feel like Darth Vader. What are you experience roof cleaners doing (different safety glasses, masks, nothing)? Thanks!

Baltimore MD Roof Cleaning 410-482-4367 · guest

Face shields are what most guys use if anything.

Jul 19, 2009

3M masks with 6009 (Mercury Vapor/Chlorine Gas) filters fit well.

I have enough room I can put safety goggles on too.

pressureclean · Guest

This is the one I been using and it has OSHA Approval. I have 30 hours OSHA and I follow what they say, and this mask works just fine.

5103/5203/5303
Organic Vapor/Acid Gas
Certain organic vapors, chlorine, hydrogen chloride, and sulfur dioxide or hydrogen sulfide or hydrogen fluoride.

Jul 19, 2009

Check the number on the 3m filter. Make sure it is either 6006 or 6009.

The 3m 6001 (organic vapor) filters do not work as well and are inadequate for chlorine exposure.

Ohio Roof Cleaning · Guest

Andre, are you able to where safety glasses with that mask?

Jul 20, 2009

Yes, I use the same mask, except my filters are 3m 6009.

Very important to have a filter RATED for chlorine.

pressureclean · Guest

I don't use safety glass, I do use sun glass with that mask, I did try with safety glass and did not work.

mfulton · Guest

Im using the same vapor mask Andre uses. Seems to work well although its probably time to change the filters. The last job or two I could smell the vapors a little.

NJ Roof Cleaner · Guest

I got one coming up! can't wait for it!

Jimmy · Guest

I got to get me one ASAP, I did a job today and I feel sick

. And I got to do two more tomorrow. Maybe home depot has it?

-- Edited by Jimmy on Saturday 5th of February 2011 09:26:58 PM

Roof Cleaning Cleveland (216) 323-0552 · Feb 5, 2011

Check home depot in the paint department.

pressureclean · Guest

I got mine on SherwinWillians store I think they run arround $40.00 and cames with the filter, I do change the filter once every other week, depends how often you use..........

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