Gas masks

David · 07-24-2007, 02:59 PM

Has anyone tought about having a gas mask with a few extra filters on hand?

Johnnycat · 07-24-2007, 03:02 PM

Funny you should mention that. I was looking at some disposable dust type masks (for people with allergies doing dusty work) and saw some of the commercial/professional grade respirators. I thought to myself - "I'll bet that would be good to have on-hand!" Of course, I'm not expecting Mississippi to be a big target, so I decided to keep shopping!

David · 07-24-2007, 03:09 PM

I picked one up at a military surplus store an israeli military mask

FloridaShark · 07-25-2007, 08:57 PM

as a former NBCNCO YES HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jerry · 07-25-2007, 09:07 PM

I hate them danged things. Try having a face somewhere between a Med & Lg & passing a fit test. My 3M full face I use for organic solvents on the job at least works.

killer · 07-25-2007, 10:14 PM

After Desert Storm (1991) Israel dumped a lot of gas masks on the market they had for their population against the scuds. The filters were cheap too. Wish I had bought more now.

I've been sitting on a few masks and a dozen filters and used one filter when I glued some shower board up in the bathroom. It was some potent smelling glue but I never smelled a hint of the glue. I think the filters are only good for a few hours though once you pull the rubber plug on them.

just_a_car · 07-26-2007, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by killer

After Desert Storm (1991) Israel dumped a lot of gas masks on the market they had for their population against the scuds. The filters were cheap too. Wish I had bought more now.

I've been sitting on a few masks and a dozen filters and used one filter when I glued some shower board up in the bathroom. It was some potent smelling glue but I never smelled a hint of the glue. I think the filters are only good for a few hours though once you pull the rubber plug on them.

It's true they're only good for a certain amount of time, but the Israeli civi mask that I got just before Desert Storm has the same cartridge on it that was on it then and has had the plugs pulled the whole time. I've used it off and on for solvents and when putting chlorine tabs in the pool (the chlorine literally hits you in the face when you open the tub) and the darn thing still works. Would I trust my life to it? Heck no!... that's why I've got two replacement filters. But it works great for little things.

Oh, and that solvent? MEK (Methyl Ethyl Ketone), that I used while working at BF Goodrich Aerospace to clean adhesive off of aircraft evacuation slides that we were servicing. I had a rag literally dripping-soaked that was not 3 inches from the cartridge while working in a tight area and I didn't smell a thing. For reference, you could smell that stuff on a rag from about 100 feet away if they had the doors closed in the warehouse-sized building we were in.

Big Dog · 07-26-2007, 05:08 AM

I have a couple of the Israeli masks, and a half dozen sealed filters.
Masks are tricky things though. If you have a full beard, fit can be difficult. In the Navy when we enlisteds were still allowed beards, we had to keep 'em trimmed to get a proper mask seal.
Also, remember, they still need outside air. If you are in an area that gets filled with unbreathable stuff, the oxygen gets displaced - you can still suffocate!
As far as SHTF use goes, a lot of the military gases in use can kill by skin contact too - you really need a full suit for real protection.

Sportsman's Guide is now advertising both Israeli and Swiss gas masks, with extra filters available.

samuel · 07-26-2007, 05:26 AM

If it gets that bad I am going to France.They will have already surendered and wont be getting gassed. sam.

David · 07-26-2007, 09:55 AM

is there a date that the filters were made on the side of it?

Chris · 07-27-2007, 07:00 AM

The boxes my dad purchased as in roughly 45 cases all have dates on the side of the boxes.

ImtheGDP · 08-10-2007, 12:16 PM

By no means am I an expert on gas masks but I do know that if they are cheap they are cheap for a reason. If you want one to save your life spend the money for a good one. The millenium mask is pretty good and is popular with police departments. It uses standard 40mm canister filters which can be bought online.

Gas Mask MSA Millennium CBA RCA CBRN Gas Mask and Filters from Approved Gas Masks

07-24-2007, 02:59 PM	#1
David Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: central texas Posts: 51	Gas masks Has anyone tought about having a gas mask with a few extra filters on hand?

07-25-2007, 10:14 PM	#6
killer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the rat race Posts: 905 Images: 6	After Desert Storm (1991) Israel dumped a lot of gas masks on the market they had for their population against the scuds. The filters were cheap too. Wish I had bought more now. I've been sitting on a few masks and a dozen filters and used one filter when I glued some shower board up in the bathroom. It was some potent smelling glue but I never smelled a hint of the glue. I think the filters are only good for a few hours though once you pull the rubber plug on them. __________________ "Yeee Hawww...I'm a cowboy on an iron horse." Killer's cabin: http://buckmountainchateau.com/

07-26-2007, 05:08 AM	#8
Big Dog Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 10,214	I have a couple of the Israeli masks, and a half dozen sealed filters. Masks are tricky things though. If you have a full beard, fit can be difficult. In the Navy when we enlisteds were still allowed beards, we had to keep 'em trimmed to get a proper mask seal. Also, remember, they still need outside air. If you are in an area that gets filled with unbreathable stuff, the oxygen gets displaced - you can still suffocate! As far as SHTF use goes, a lot of the military gases in use can kill by skin contact too - you really need a full suit for real protection. Sportsman's Guide is now advertising both Israeli and Swiss gas masks, with extra filters available. __________________ Moderator of: AR15/M16, M14/M1A, New/Beginning Shooters and Militaria/Collectables.

07-27-2007, 07:00 AM	#11
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07-24-2007, 03:02 PM	#2
Johnnycat Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 246	Funny you should mention that. I was looking at some disposable dust type masks (for people with allergies doing dusty work) and saw some of the commercial/professional grade respirators. I thought to myself - "I'll bet that would be good to have on-hand!" Of course, I'm not expecting Mississippi to be a big target, so I decided to keep shopping!

07-24-2007, 03:09 PM	#3
David Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: central texas Posts: 51	I picked one up at a military surplus store an israeli military mask

07-25-2007, 08:57 PM	#4
FloridaShark Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: the gunshine state Posts: 43	as a former NBCNCO YES HELL YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

07-25-2007, 09:07 PM	#5
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,883 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	I hate them danged things. Try having a face somewhere between a Med & Lg & passing a fit test. My 3M full face I use for organic solvents on the job at least works.

07-26-2007, 05:26 AM	#9
samuel Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 5,087	If it gets that bad I am going to France.They will have already surendered and wont be getting gassed. sam.

07-26-2007, 09:55 AM	#10
David Banned Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: central texas Posts: 51	is there a date that the filters were made on the side of it?

08-10-2007, 12:16 PM	#12
ImtheGDP Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NC Posts: 7	By no means am I an expert on gas masks but I do know that if they are cheap they are cheap for a reason. If you want one to save your life spend the money for a good one. The millenium mask is pretty good and is popular with police departments. It uses standard 40mm canister filters which can be bought online. Gas Mask MSA Millennium CBA RCA CBRN Gas Mask and Filters from Approved Gas Masks