Espire LX vs Trend Airshield Respirators

[SalineMan]

I would welcome any comments or recommendations on either the Trend Airshield or the Espire LX.

I have been using disposable masks and a full face shield when both turning and sanding. As an ex smoker I have to use inhalers, I'm extremely concerned about the effect wood dust will have on my lungs. Hence my wish to move to powered respirators as  have been advised they are the best method of protection. My budget is approx. £200. Both the Trend and the Respire are about the same price.

I have read threads elsewhere on the forum about the Trend, but nothing on the Respire.

Has anyone tried the Respire, or know anything about it?

Cheers 

[Les Symonds]

Hi....Can't tell from your thread if it's an Espire or Respire, but not able to find much info about either name. Any chance you could give us more info about an accurate name/manufacturer.

Les

[SalineMan]

Hi....Can't tell from your thread if it's an Espire or Respire, but not able to find much info about either name. Any chance you could give us more info about an accurate name/manufacturer.

Les

Hi Les

I've misspelt the name!

Here are a few links:

http://www.respair.co.uk/index.php?view=espair_lx_visor
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/271571475811?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AI

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ESPAIR-LX-Lightweight-Battery-Powered-Visor-Respirator-Faceshield-Airshield-/161389463920?pt=UK_BOI_ProtectiveGear_RL&hash=item25938fc970

Many thanks for your input.

Regards

Derek

[Les Symonds]

Hi Derek....I do believe that they are one and the same...probably imported by different companies and marketed under different names, but the specifications are the same (well, near enough).
Les

[edbanger]

Hi Derek

They are the same helmet reading the spec, I have the Trend one and there very good people say they are a bit heavy but I don't notice it, but I only wear mine when sanding or turning toxic wood.

Ed

[SalineMan]

Thank you both!!!

The Respair in Ebay for £165 has no filters. If I can get filters, I can save my self a few bob, otherwise, I'll go for the Trend.


UPDATE............Just bought the Trend on ebay for £194 incld postage.   Result!!

God bless

Derek

[Les Symonds]

Good news, Derek....I'd be very interested to Know how you get on with it. I foresee a vastly increased number of hours spent turning in the next year or two, so really should get something similar. Do please keep us posted.
Les

[Graham]

I have the trend and on the whole am happy with it. I just cannot find a way to stop it moving around when I tip my head forward.

[SalineMan]

I'll keep you posted Les.

Graham, the tipping problem is something I have read about on other threads. I'll give it a fair try and then, if it proves too annoying, I'll sell it on. But, really, I need to take care of my lungs, I can't see me buying a new pair for anywhere near £194!!!

God bless

Derek

[Graham]

I am in the same boat you are Derek. Smoked all my life and now paying the price.
The tipping isn't the end of the world but I am thinking of locking off the movement in that direction somehow. Haven't had a good look yet.

[SalineMan]

.....don't know of anything that can't be fixed with a roll of gaffer tape!!!!!

[Bryan Milham]

Ah, Gaffa tape,

It's like the Force.

It has a Light side, a Dark side, and holds the universe together!

[Graham]

Ah, Gaffa tape,

It's like the Force.

It has a Light side, a Dark side, and holds the universe together!

Like it.

[Philip Green]

I used to have a problem with the helmet slipping forward but then I found the hand screws on the sides, near where your temples are. They sometimes work loose. Tighten them up when necessary. Don't forget the screw at the back. Too tight and you will get headaches, too loose and the helmet will slip.

As for it being heavy. I only tend to wear mine for up to two hours at a time and find it ok. It might prove to be irksome if I was to wear it for long periods, in which case, I would have a look at the more expensive respirators with the battery & motor separate from the helmet.

[Graham]

The side adjusters do not seem to do all that much, they tighten it up but don't stop it moving. Maybe I have a weird shaped head.