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blazer2007 · 03-10-2014, 09:56 AM

I was going to use some weld thru primer and was wondering if my charcoal mask is OK

MARTINSR · 03-10-2014, 02:44 PM

NO it's not, you need a mask for welding. I am so glad to see you asking this because it's something that is neglected way too much! That weld thru primer is ZINC you are breathing ZINC when you weld it. It produces "Zinc fume fever", and can cost you your lungs, NO JOKE. We aren't talking over your lifetime it's going to shorten your life a few days later on, I am talking RIGHT NOW you are going TODAY to the hospital and never going to be the same!

Keep a fan going too to blow away the fumes. Just don't direct it right at the weld because it will blow away the shielding gas from your MIG.

Here is the 3M mask that is disposable and the one I have to use in my welding helmet. But you can get one with replaceable filters too.

3M 8212 http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...K8BC31gv)&rt=d

I buy singles at my local hardware store. Glad to see you taking this stuff seriously!

Brian

03-10-2014, 09:56 AM	#1
blazer2007 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: vernon b.c. Posts: 3,022	what mask to wear/weld thru primer I was going to use some weld thru primer and was wondering if my charcoal mask is OK

03-10-2014, 02:44 PM	#2
MARTINSR Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 6,003	Re: what mask to wear/weld thru primer NO it's not, you need a mask for welding. I am so glad to see you asking this because it's something that is neglected way too much! That weld thru primer is ZINC you are breathing ZINC when you weld it. It produces "Zinc fume fever", and can cost you your lungs, NO JOKE. We aren't talking over your lifetime it's going to shorten your life a few days later on, I am talking RIGHT NOW you are going TODAY to the hospital and never going to be the same! Keep a fan going too to blow away the fumes. Just don't direct it right at the weld because it will blow away the shielding gas from your MIG. Here is the 3M mask that is disposable and the one I have to use in my welding helmet. But you can get one with replaceable filters too. 3M 8212 http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...K8BC31gv)&rt=d I buy singles at my local hardware store. Glad to see you taking this stuff seriously! Brian __________________ 1948 Chevy pickup Chopped, Sectioned, 1953 Corvette 235 powered. Once was even 401 Buick mid engined with the carburetor right between the seats! Bought with paper route money in 1973 when I was 15. "Fan of most anything that moves human beings"



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