OK, I realize with all the smoke we can't see anything anyway, but what do all of you do to prevent condensation inside your mask? At least moisture on the outside of the mask can be wiped away, but the stuff INSIDE the mask is a pain. Suggestions?
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Originally posted by enginegirlOK, I realize with all the smoke we can't see anything anyway, but what do all of you do to prevent condensation inside your mask? At least moisture on the outside of the mask can be wiped away, but the stuff INSIDE the mask is a pain. Suggestions?
Consider getting a nose piece for your mask. They help a lot.
KevinFire Lieutenant/E.M.T.
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Originally posted by fireman4949Stop breathing.
Kevin
One question......
FOR HOW LONG??????Just someone trying to help! (And by the way....Thanks for YOUR help!)
Aggressive does not have to equal stupid.
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Originally posted by THEFIRENUTI'll have to try that one
One question......
FOR HOW LONG??????Fire Lieutenant/E.M.T.
IAFF Local 2339
K of C 4th Degree
"LEATHER FOREVER"
Member I.A.C.O.J.
http://www.tfdfire.com/
"Fir na tine"
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When I dabbled in snorkeling,I learned to spit into the mask and rub it around a bit to cut down on fogging up.
Most SCBA rigs have a nose cup that cuts fogging and there are anti fogging wipes on the market.Brigade Quartermasters is the only catalog I can think of right now that carries them.
That and keeping up with cleaning the mask after using it will go a long way to keeping down the fog.
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At one point in time, Scott offered an anti-fogging product for their masks. We found a product that was made for eye glasses that worked just as well, Just rub it on and wipe it off and it worked great. Unfortunately, it's in my desk drawer at work and I can't remember the name of it. You may want to check with you local SCUBA diving shop. I know they typically carry anti-fogging stuff for the masks that they use, too. (And it is usually waterproof, which help out)
Hope this helps,
Mark
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Thanks everyone. I used to scuba dive and we spit in our masks, but then would also rinse it once with sea water before donning, and that worked great against fogging. No sea water on the fireground, but I will give the spit a try....
Fireman, why didn't I think of not breathing?! That solves the whole issue - no SCBA needed at all! So much lighter! LOL
Also the nose piece and Scott spray sound good, I'll look into those.
Thanks again to everyone. Keep safe.
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enginegirl
I finally dug into my drawer at work and found the stuff that we've been using with good success. It is called Anti-Fog from World Optical. You can even buy it on the internet now....
http://www.world-opticalproducts.com/anti_fog.html
Give it a look and see what you think.
Mark
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Originally posted by Kidd192enginegirl
I finally dug into my drawer at work and found the stuff that we've been using with good success. It is called Anti-Fog from World Optical. You can even buy it on the internet now....
http://www.world-opticalproducts.com/anti_fog.html
Give it a look and see what you think.
MarkThe container and labeling even looks the same.
It does work well, and a single jar will last a long, long time.
Kevin
(edit) Looking at the label again, I guess it was only 32 years ago!Fire Lieutenant/E.M.T.
IAFF Local 2339
K of C 4th Degree
"LEATHER FOREVER"
Member I.A.C.O.J.
http://www.tfdfire.com/
"Fir na tine"
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A common problem with face pieces fogging up is that some members put them on too early - that is, while enroute in the rig or while a manpower staging pool awaiting an assignment. I have seen many firefighters do this and this will definately cause a fog-up. Personally, we place our face piece on the regulator and put it on just before we enter the smoke filled environment. There may be some SOG's in effect that specifically spell this practice out, but what we do works for us and we have very little complaints about the face pieces fogging up. I hope this helps.
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