need info on supplied-air respirators from ppl who use them.

[Len]

another question: could the hobbyair be mounted in a windowframe like an air conditioner? It looks from the illustration like it has one air intake and you could mount it with the air intake pointing out?
Laura

Like I tell the guys that work for me "you can do ANYTHING". You may need to frame the Hobbyair in the window or you may want to have a piece of wood over part of the window with a 3" hole in it so that you can pull air through the hole to the unit. Using the hole method you could remove the unit when it was not in use.

Look at the systems and you'll see that the hose comes out of the front of the box and the air intake is on one side so you would need to place your intake properly however it shouldn't be a problem.

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[Overspray]

If your air source is near a bath tub then just fill the bath tub with hot water and coil the hose into it.

[POE]

Thanks to all for the valuable info and experiences with different supplied-air systems. I am considering a NIOSH-approved system, mainly because I want some outside agency to have at least tested/examined the system for safety and effectiveness. I will be using SAR system to spray paint metal parts and, initially, to protect me when I clean out my basement of concrete dust, apply water sealer, and set up the spray area.

1. Does ProAir and SAS pumps produce the air flow differently? I read about HobbyAir II (my choice for non-NIOSH) having a turbine pump and then read that SAS has an "oil-less" compressor? I would rather have a system where air ducting is physically protected from motor.

2. Can SAS 9800-xx pump support longer hose? Can I connect two of the SAS 's hoses together?

3. What hood can I connect to SAS SAR? I want a hood since I have facial hair, glasses, which get in way of half-masks and full-face masks?


- poe

[Len]

Thanks to all for the valuable info and experiences with different supplied-air systems. I am considering a NIOSH-approved system, mainly because I want some outside agency to have at least tested/examined the system for safety and effectiveness.

Does ProAir and SAS pumps produce the air flow differently? I read about HobbyAir II (my choice for non-NIOSH) having a turbine pump and then read that SAS has an "oil-less" compressor? I would rather have a system where air ducting is physically protected from motor.

- poe

The Hobbyair and Pro Air are exactly the same machines, masks and hoses, the only difference is that the Pro Air is NIOSH tested. Both SAS and Hobbyairs are oil-less pumps and both pumps are separate from the motors. In almost all cases NIOSH approved systems are purchased by businesses that need to pass safety inspections, using this type of equipment at home usually doesn't require these approvals.

[POE]

The Hobbyair and Pro Air are exactly the same machines, masks and hoses, the only difference is that the Pro Air is NIOSH tested. Both SAS and Hobbyairs are oil-less pumps and both pumps are separate from the motors. In almost all cases NIOSH approved systems are purchased by businesses that need to pass safety inspections, using this type of equipment at home usually doesn't require these approvals.

Ok, let's say I convert my personal basement shop into business, as my house is zoned business/residential or move into dedicated business workshop space -- can I mix/match ProAir and HobbyAir parts? I don't see a ProAir package on in the autobodystore which has 80-feet of hose nor hood nor HEPA cartridges for air intake...

- poe

[Len]

Ok, let's say I convert my personal basement shop into business, as my house is zoned business/residential or move into dedicated business workshop space -- can I mix/match ProAir and HobbyAir parts? I don't see a ProAir package on in the autobodystore which has 80-feet of hose nor hood nor HEPA cartridges for air intake...

- poe

There is no more Pro Air 80 only the 40. If you think you're going have employees and be inspected you'll need the NIOSH approved equipment and paperwork. If you need over 40 feet of hose AND NIOSH approval you'll need to go with SAS or other "approved" systems. Totally approved systems come with half masks and full face masks not hoods.

[POE]

There is no more Pro Air 80 only the 40. If you think you're going have employees and be inspected you'll need the NIOSH approved equipment and paperwork. If you need over 40 feet of hose AND NIOSH approval you'll need to go with SAS or other "approved" systems. Totally approved systems come with half masks and full face masks not hoods.

I may have to go with Hobby Air 2, then, since I need a long hose due to room to be converted into workshop is deep in middle of basement. What material is standard corrugated hose made of? The more rugged hose made of?

Thanks,

- p.o.e.

[Len]

I may have to go with Hobby Air 2, then, since I need a long hose due to room to be converted into workshop is deep in middle of basement. What material is standard corrugated hose made of? The more rugged hose made of?

Thanks,

- p.o.e.

Both types of hose are plastic (what kind I don't know) and are made to carry breathing air. The lighter hose is more maneuverable but is more easily damaged while the heavier hose is a little more cumbersome but is more indestructible.

Light Hose


Heavy Duty Hose