N95 pellet stove cleaning mask may not be enough

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hyfire

Minister of Fire
Aug 3, 2013
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Ont, Canada
A regular dust mask might not be enough to give you 100% sealing, when cleaning your pellet stove burn pot, glass or stove chamber or flue.., you want to stay 100% safe invest in a respirator for cleanings and even filling the hopper.. this is what I use and it works quite well. Stay safe pellet dust can cause respiratory problems down the road..


http://www.ebay.com/itm/3M-6300-HAL...00-FILTER-CARTRIDGES-SIZE-LARGE-/281236447231

http://www.ehow.com/facts_6361190_wood-pellet-dust-allergies.html
 
You're probably right, but I still have a hard time putting my N95 mask on when cleaning the stove, and I leave it sitting next to my LED headlamp, and I always put on my headlamp!
 
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