Particle Filter for Optrel Swiss Air PAPR Respirator 4088.400

So, been using it for a few months now. Little background-I work in a custom fab shop, doing lots of mild steel, aluminum and stainless. Mostly metal core, hard wire and tig. The shop gets very very dusty and smoky.
I love this system because it’s lightweight and it truly is a system that you forget you’re wearing. And it will last for a 10 hour shift (on the lowest setting). It’s also ideal because i haven’t had a hood that won’t fit while wearing it.
Now my biggest problem with the unit is obviously the price, the unit is no doubt high quality, however, there is no way in hell the replacement filters should be 60$+ when they get clogged in under a week. Alongside the battery being over 200$. Keep in mind this still beats the 3m papr system with filters being nearly 100$ at some stores. But, when the ESAB replacement filters clock in at somewhere near the 20$ mark, the 60$ optrel filter is just overpriced.
In conclusion, if you only need a respirator for 20min at a time, save your money and get an over the face mask. But, if you want the most low profile PAPR system, anre doing long hours in dirty/dangerous environments and are willing to make the investment towards it, it is the system for you.

I use for. My job everyday doesn’t let me down maybe price is a little high but it’s a healthier choice than other or no respirator