Favorite Helmet

PlasmaGuy

I am new to this forum. I'm glad to locate a forum for sandblasting. I bought a rig that was used to blast water towers.

The only item that was not included in the deal was blasting helmets.

What brand do you guys like? I have found that Bullard, Apollo and Nova are the main players.

I have the filters to operate off of the rig compressor but may use my shop air instead.

Are any mail order/discount houses that sale below retail for helmets and supplies?

Thanks

Tom

plazaman

PM me, i can give you a good contact for blast supplies & support.


I have a NOVA helmet ... i heard they are the most comfortable.. i couldnt tell you for sure though.. (i personally dont blast)



Do you have pics of your setup that you purchased?

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PlasmaGuy

plazaman, I can't locate PM button on this forum so emailed you instead

tom

plazaman

E-mail sent.

Can you tell us about your new setup? Seems like a pretty big setup. pics if you can.

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PlasmaGuy

Rich,

My rig consists of the following:
1. IR 375 compressor
2. Clemco 600 pound pressure pot
3. Hoses, fresh air & supply hoses
4. Monitor system for fresh air.
5. Misc. tips and dead man valves, and stuff that was part of the operation.

We are setting up a ocean container to house the gear a shelter to blast under.

I'll send photos as we progress.

Thanks,

Tom

gale

Just thought I would place my vote for the Nova 2000 Blasting Helmet

Good quality, I have logged over 120 hours with that thing on my head..
Only complaint is --I have not figured out how to wire it with satellite radio

plazaman

gale,

what kind of equipment are you running?

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gale

I built my own rig,

The Nova Helmet has saved me- I do not think I could do the work without it,
I actually look forward to putting it back on when it is hot outside.

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plazaman

gale, any pics of your equipment?

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BulldogMedia

So the nova 2000 helmet is a good choice? I need to get one soon and I aslo was wounering which helmet to get.

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plazaman

i own a nova, i dont usally blast (my guys do) but they says its comfortable and ive heard from the pros thats pretty much industry standard

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user20594

I have used both nova and bullard 88's. I have used both of these helmets personally. I guess plazaman is either to good for us or he has reached the point that he is to rich to care what his employees wear for protection. I like the nova for blasting while standing up. If you have to roll around on the ground I like the bullard. The nova fits your head well but bullard stays on your head if you fit the head band right. I like to think of it as a hard hat. I also have facial hair and the Nova rubs me raw. The original sales man who sold me my first two Nova helmets gave me a great deal, 90 $ bucks a piece. I have some guys that love them I hate them. I have to keep up two lines of helmets with two different cooling tubes to keep my guys happy. If you plan to expand get one type and keep it.