Mask for oxalic vapour?

[Smudger55]

What type of mask is needed for oxalic vapourizing?....

 

[REDWOOD]

http://solutions.3m.co.uk/wps/porta...369UJT2UU4000000_nid=WX5476L80QbeZ2F9CWGGTPgl

 

[Plenty of honey]

http://solutions.3m.co.uk/wps/porta...369UJT2UU4000000_nid=WX5476L80QbeZ2F9CWGGTPgl

hey, i dont know if anyone else saw "Fake Britain" about 3 weeks ago? loads of these filters are actually faker and hardly work. They have false kite marks on etc , and made to highest levels!! you really dont know where you are these days!! just be sure the breeze is blowing away from you to be on the safe side!! shocking!!

 

[Millet]

Just put a clear plastic carrier bag over your head and tie it with some string around your neck, that is guaranteed to stop anything getting inhaled..

 

[For want of a better word]

Just put a clear plastic carrier bag over your head and tie it with some string around your neck, that is guaranteed to stop anything getting inhaled..

DO NOT TRY THIS !


Nos da

 

[Gilberdyke John]

What type of mask is needed for oxalic vapourizing?....

http://www.beekeepingforum.co.uk/archive/index.php/t-36605.html

Among many other references

 

[Millet]

DO NOT TRY THIS !


Nos da

 

[linoleum bonypart]

Amazon sell 3m masks

 

[jenkinsbrynmair]

Just put a clear plastic carrier bag over your head and tie it with some string around your neck, that is guaranteed to stop anything getting inhaled..

An elastic band is better - or to make absolutely sure, use a sturdy cable tie

 

[Millet]

An elastic band is better - or to make absolutely sure, use a sturdy cable tie

I was working on a onshore rig yard many moons ago and i was talking to someone while leaning on a handrail on the mezz deck, anyway some clown workmate snook a tie wrap around the handrail and my finger and pulled it tight, the thing was about 15mm wide and 2ft long, what a job we had to get it off, my finger swelled up and went purple, what a job to get it of needless to say that idiot got put on nights with the old timers instead of getting stretched.. lol.

 

[Smudger55]

I'll go with the cable tie

 

[Curley]

http://solutions.3m.co.uk/wps/porta...369UJT2UU4000000_nid=WX5476L80QbeZ2F9CWGGTPgl

This looks great and very safe - trouble is manufacturer says to replace after 28 days or when damaged. At over £30 a pop this seems like overkill.
The manufacturers of Api-bioxal (boo, hiss) recommend FFP2 protection so something like the Mask Pro 3L which is FFP3 rated (higher) and about £18 for 10, should do the trick.
I think the common sense approach is to exercise caution and act like you have no mask on, so ...

stand up wind,
be extra careful when taking the vaporizer out,
don't take risks.​

Then you have the mask as back up 'just in case'.
Don't forget you will need eye protection as well.

No doubt others will disagree

 

[Eyeman]

I'm pleased with this JSP mask from screwfix. Choice if filters, I went for the A2P3 which include protection against organic vapours & particles.
Easy to check if you have a secure seal against your face.

 

[Millet]

I'm pleased with this JSP mask from screwfix. Choice if filters, I went for the A2P3 which include protection against organic vapours & particles.
Easy to check if you have a secure seal against your face.

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Can you get your bee suit on wearing all that pa lava.

 

[maddydog]

Sundstrom sr100 about £25, replacement filters £5 (easily fits under a bee suit) Don't bother with paper/disposable masks, the filter might be p3 rated but the gaps around your nose and mouth won't be!
(15 years in the asbestos industry)

 

[oliver90owner]

Responders should have at least practised what they preach. It might make the place safer for the dimwits who might follow the advice.

 

[For want of a better word]

Responders should have at least practised what they preach. It might make the place safer for the dimwits who might follow the advice.

That seems to go for a lot of the " advice"... even in the cut and paste bee books that weigh down my bookcase!

Yeghes da

 

[Excession]

Can you get your bee suit on wearing all that pa lava.

If you follow the guidance of administering when the temperature is between 4 degrees and 10 degrees C. You shouldn't need a beesuit.

 

[drex]

Famous last words. 6 out of 7 hives were really quiet, but the seventh came out en masse. It was cold and I was suited. Learnt too many times about " not bothering to dress up"

 

[Amari]

What type of mask is needed for oxalic vapourizing?....

As I've posted previously: I do not use a mask. I have a 15m heavy duty truck jump-lead from my car battery to the vapouriser (2m) = 17m. It takes at least 90 seconds for 'smoke' to appear from cracks in the hive by which time I'm at least 20m away upwind. I've never had the slightest sensation of inhaling the vapour.
I usually allow 5 minutes (no residue crystals remain) then withdraw the instrument and immediately plunge it into cold water.