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Another powered respirator question - Gentex Pureflo 3000

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I have a Trend Airshield Pro that works great but I think I want to upgrade to a more professional PAPR. I looked at the Versaflo units but would prefer a self contained model. I've been looking at the Gentex Pureflo 3000. Its self contained, has a Hepa filter and optional organic filter. Two lithium batteries each with a 4 hour run time and 2 hour charge time, can use any clip on ear muffs designed for hard hats, its air flow is 7.7 cfm and it weighs 1.9 pounds with the battery. Cost is$979 but they back ordered until October. The replacement filters and visor covers seem very reasonably priced.

I was wondering if anyone has one or has used one, or even seen one. Would this be something in the middle ground between the Trend and Versaflo? Thoughts?

Damon
 
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My understanding is that Gentex has been around a long time and they make a wide variety of respirators and power assisted respirators for a variety of industries including nuclear and welding. There are several youtube videos of the various respirators including the one I linked above. Four replacement visor protectors for $20 and a replacement hepa filter for $35 seems very reasonable too.
 
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Well, I thought I would be the guinea pig so I ordered one. I could only find a few dealers and ended up going with AFC International. John was able to answer all my questions, the price was less than listed on their web site and shortly after I placed my order I received an email with an guaranteed 'ship on or before' date. There is another company that has them in stock ready to ship but they are charging 20% more than the three other dealers I spoke with. I'm willing to wait for the savings.

I'll post a review some time down the road after I receive it, and have had a chance to use it.
 
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Take a look at PekeSafety products. I just got a CleanAir PAPR (lots cheaper than Versaflo) earlier this week and am VERY happy with it after using it all day yesterday. They also have a Powercap PAPR that’s more like the Trend product.

Worth a look
 
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