Dräger X-plore 8500 Powered Air Purifying Respirator PAPR Kit | IP 65 | Short Hood L/XL (TH3-Approved) | High-Capacity Lithium Ion Battery | Flexible Breathing Hose

Super high quality piece of kit. Working at home right now, taking down ceilings, removing plaster and brickwork, creating tons of filthy lethal dust (most of it 100 years old!) this breathing kit was a life saver providing cool fresh air over my face. I wear it for several hours at a time which is something I could not do with other lower cost solutions I tried. Expensive but if you value your health think of it as a good long term investment.

This is the only respirator that I have used that works with a full beard.I'm not sure about how long the hood will last, it is seems like tyvek suit material.

Really good quality and well made. Most of the parts say made in Germany (even the battery is).Provides really good air purification and makes it more convenient than wearing a half mask respirator.

What's to say about this but....wow. I this has been the best gift I've ever received. I have been wanting to get into alcohol ink art but the fumes make me so sick.Wearing a normal ventilator mask, I would feel very our of breath and find myself gasping for air about 20-30 minutes after having it on.But this respirator works like a dream, it's so so comfortable, and I can relax and really get into my artwork and breathe easily.It's easy to assemble. It's portable. The battery life lasts abour 15-16 hours and is rechargeable.The ONLY thing I would say is that the belt for wearing it is not big enough and I need a belt extention and don't know how to get one.I also would like the hose to be a little longer.

I purchased this unit due to my favorable experience with Drager ventilators and brand reputation, to work in the COVID unit. Due to a delay in shipping, I ended up purchasing a competitor brand with faster delivery. The air quality difference feel, is remarkable and worth the wait. I feel energized all day when I wear this device. It is heavy to carry on my waist all day so I carry it on my shoulder when I walk. I have not found a shoulder harness however like the other brand, it would be easier on my back if they had one. The battery lasts the whole shift, however after 2 months the charger quit working. I messaged the manufacturer today. There is no charger sold separately to buy a spare one, nor battery.

Best thing we purchased this year. Works in many job situations. When using epoxy you can’t even smell the chemicals.