[69Customs]

Does anyone use a Bullard EDP-10 Free-air pump and cc-20 hood respirators to paint cars? Is it any good and if so can you get replacement filters, hoods and where?

[69Customs]

Guess no one has one of these?

[gto4life]

I have used bullard painting equipment as an aircraft painter in the Air Force. I actually preferred bullard hoods over others because it kept my face, neck, hair and scalp protected while working over head such as doing prep work prior to painting. In addition to that, the cool incoming air feels good on you during warmer periods. Just keep in mind whether using stationary or mobile air pumps, the area where the air is being drawn into the equipment must not tainted by any type of industrial environment. It must have clean (relative) outside air supplied. Air Force painters have learned this the hard way over the years. One last note. Any breathing air system must have different hose connections than any other compressed air systems being used. IE. Your compressed air for painting must have different type connectors than your breathing air system. Normally you cant share your air source unless it has carbon monoxide detectors inline and you must do air samples every 90 days. Pain in the butt. Keep your sytems seperate and you will be glad you did. Hope this helps.
PS- we purchased our equipment thru our supply channels but I would start with McMaster Carr or Grainger. They should be able to help you.

[jww]

I have a Bullard free air pump, 100' of hose and half mask resirator
that I bought soon after isocyanate paints came out (ie hardeners, epoxies, urethanes etc.)

It works very well, but is a royal pain in the butt to drag both a paint hose and an breathing hose around the shop at the same time while painting, but your lungs will thank you.

I have bought replacement parts from Bullard and some of the big safety suppliers can also have replacements, but honestly I haven't had to buy much for it. A Google search will net you several suppliers.Filters last forever cause the whole idea is to place the pump in a location of clean air. Mine was like $700. when I bought it so you know it been several years ago, but still cheap insurance. I think there are cheaper versions out there now, too, but I think Bullard is sort of the commercial standard. I'm happy with mine!

Jerry

[69Customs]

Appreciate the response. Looks like its a good unit. Got the Pump, 2 full hoods, 1 half mask and 100' of hose, Explosion proof vacuum switch with 100' of plastic tubing. Unit was in an industrial cabinet making shop in their paint booth. Put in the 1990's and only used twice approx 40 hrs. Said the guys didn't like it and because they only sprayed lacquer they just used face masks. Unit looks almost brand new. Paid $200.00 Gonna give it a try. Will look for replacement parts at McMaster Carr(If they don't have it, you don't need it!) and Grainger Plus I see they sell some on line also.

I can see where the half mask with the side hose fitting may be a little auckward but the full hood has the hose in back and clips to your belt and shouldn't be as auckward to move around with.

Thanks again for the response and suggestions on parts.