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Proper spray mask

  • 26-09-2010 9:00pm
    #1
    johngalway
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    What's a good mask to use while spraying the likes of mortone, mcpa, asulox, brushwood killer etc. One for spray not dust.

    ATB,

    John


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  • #2
    hoodrats
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 161 ✭✭hoodrats


    johngalway wrote: »
    What's a good mask to use while spraying the likes of mortone, mcpa, asulox, brushwood killer etc. One for spray not dust.

    ATB,

    John

    i was told by a landscaper that the rubber masks with the correct cartridge filters are the best to use as they dont allow the mist through.
    he said the white masks are a waste of time and that if you can smell the spray you are breathing it into your lungs which does damage over a long term period.
    i got the correct mask with the filters in safety direct for about 30 euros , a small price to pay for what it does.
    http://www.safetydirect.ie/ShowProduct.aspx?prodid=1754&flag=true


  • #3
    johngalway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,271 ✭✭✭✭johngalway


    Good man, that's just the job I was looking for! Had a white mask and all :o I know, I know....


  • #4
    John_F
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 663 ✭✭✭John_F


    ya as said the rubber ones but be sure the cartridge is correct i.e vapour not dust


  • #5
    kay 9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭kay 9


    Wear a good cap with that mortone too John, If your not already bald it will make you in time. My hair nearly went one year after using the stuff:eek: And it burns.


  • #6
    johngalway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,271 ✭✭✭✭johngalway


    Jesus, what were ye at, washing in the stuff? :D We'll run a pipe over to ye if ye're that short of water :D I usually have a good cap on actually and a thick head of hair so fairing out alright on that score.


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  • #7
    kay 9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭kay 9


    I was spraying a few rushes at the back of the house with the budget and had no cap on, my head started burnin that evening, and I lost soem hair over the course of a week, all back nwo though.:D Some them sprays are serious stuff.


  • #8
    johngalway
    Closed Accounts Posts: 10,271 ✭✭✭✭johngalway


    Not good that! I never have the nozzle on too fine a spray, helps reduce drift, and I keep the nozzle low, right near the rush/whatever weed. I'm always wary with a backpack to check everything is good and tight and nothing leaking before I use it. Usually wash the outside of it down after every filling and was the entire thing out after each day I use it. Am always mindful of any breeze too, especially around walls or hillocks where it might curl the spray around in the wind.


  • #9
    kay 9
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,676 ✭✭✭kay 9


    I've been more careful since that anyway, scary thing to go bald ya know in a week. almost:D


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