Particulate Filter Mask That Won't Fog Glasses?

[jclay]

I use standard particulate filter masks when using abrasive shop roll and such. Problem is that exhaling fogs my glasses. I'm hoping that filters with an exhaust valve will direct my breath away and give it adequate escape velocity to prevent that. Something like this is what I had in mind:

Uline Industrial Respirators with Valve in Stock - ULINE

Have any of you successfully addressed that problem?

[guido]

I've had good luck with this one...

Half Mask Respirator Size Small/Medium: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific

[false_aesthetic]

I've been using both of these and have not had any fogging (but I also wear safety glasses with a gasket to help keep particulate out of my eyes while working) + neither have fogged up my welding helmet when I've spend significant time under it.

https://store.cyberweld.com/3m-half-...or-6502ql.html
https://store.cyberweld.com/milphamareml.html

When I used those fiber masks I found that there was very little difference between using/not using a mask. Upgrading to the two masks I linked has significantly reduced black booger + metallic taste syndrome.

FWIW, The 3M is my go-to when I'm grinding/shaping/sanding. It's got a quick release that helps facilitate communication when I'm in the shop with other people. The Miller is what I use when I'm under the helmet -- it's a slimmer profile and I'm not talking to anyone.

[Andrew R Stewart]

And I'll add that as a framebuilder your required beard will have to be shaved off to get best mask sealing against your face. :) (This is somewhat a joke as beards seem to be common amongst us but is serious just the same) Andy

[jclay]

I'd hoped to have a little less hardware on my face but I decided to get a new, lighter weight half face respirator as you guys suggested. My old one was a tank. I like the new one and it doesn't fog my glasses.

[false_aesthetic]

which one did you get?

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