Not sure if you can get it elsewhere but here in the US you can get this stuff called Trident food grade silicone spray. It's the absolute best rubber preservative and works great for preserving gas masks.
Hi, I don't know what you mean by 50mm cartridges but if you have on mind the proprietary ones used in Avon M50, I always advice people to use masks compatible with classic 40x1/7 threaded filters. 👋
@cbrnacademy ya the proprietary ones. Im curious why avon thought theyd be a good idea. But it is nice theyre selling to the public now so you can source more.
@@adamdyment9732 Couple of reasons why there're being used in military (the same goes for similar filter types in British GSRs). They are decently low profile and evenly balanced in comparison to 40mm cartridges. Most importantly, the key component are those self-sealing valves to ensure safe change of filters in contaminated environment. But my guides and tutorials are meant for civilians throughout the world and 40mm filters are the most accessible, not to mention various protection factors you can choose from, which is not the case with proprietary ones.
@cbrnacademy thats good information, thanks. I plan on buying a 40mm kit for my m50 for the reasons you mentioned. But maybe a spare set or 2 of the proprietary 50s is a good idea as well
hello there, i just want to ask, do you think my czechoslovakian m 10m (the upgraded version) can be cleaned like this? its kinda old, so i just want to be assured.
Absolutely. Check out our M-10M assembly video, which you can also use as a guide for proper disassembly. With the facepiece completely stripped, you can clean it the way described in this video. ☺
No, never had a single problem with it, but I get what you mean. This is written in the C50 user manual when it comes to cleaning: "Immerse the respirator in warm water containing a weak solution of mild disinfectant or a mild, non-allergic soap."
No. That's more of a proper storage thing and in case of many respirators you can't do anything about it as some composites were not built to last. What kind of respirator you have in mind? In case of Avon C50 and FM12, the rubber is very durable and never becomes sticky, at least in case of mine.
@@cbrnacademy thank you for the info. I have an Avon M50. I store it in its bag, inside a pelican case, inside a climate controlled room. 2 months ago I cleaned it. I pulled it out again recently and notice a light sticky texture to some areas. Is it possible that’s a result of the mask not being fully dry when I stored it? I was able to wipe the sticky texture off.
Once the mask is fully disassembled, why not. Even though a user manual (found on the internet) only describes the casual cleaning method. It would be best to check cleaning instructions from a user manual that came with the mask.
Not sure if you can get it elsewhere but here in the US you can get this stuff called Trident food grade silicone spray. It's the absolute best rubber preservative and works great for preserving gas masks.
I will take a look, thanks for the tip! So far I only came across rubber-preserving pouders so this is a new one to me.
Great video. Look forward to more. Whats your take on the avon 50mm cartridges vs the 40mm cartridges? Pros and cons?
Hi, I don't know what you mean by 50mm cartridges but if you have on mind the proprietary ones used in Avon M50, I always advice people to use masks compatible with classic 40x1/7 threaded filters. 👋
@cbrnacademy ya the proprietary ones. Im curious why avon thought theyd be a good idea. But it is nice theyre selling to the public now so you can source more.
@@adamdyment9732 Couple of reasons why there're being used in military (the same goes for similar filter types in British GSRs). They are decently low profile and evenly balanced in comparison to 40mm cartridges. Most importantly, the key component are those self-sealing valves to ensure safe change of filters in contaminated environment.
But my guides and tutorials are meant for civilians throughout the world and 40mm filters are the most accessible, not to mention various protection factors you can choose from, which is not the case with proprietary ones.
@cbrnacademy thats good information, thanks. I plan on buying a 40mm kit for my m50 for the reasons you mentioned. But maybe a spare set or 2 of the proprietary 50s is a good idea as well
hello there, i just want to ask, do you think my czechoslovakian m 10m (the upgraded version) can be cleaned like this? its kinda old, so i just want to be assured.
Absolutely. Check out our M-10M assembly video, which you can also use as a guide for proper disassembly. With the facepiece completely stripped, you can clean it the way described in this video. ☺
thanks a lot @@cbrnacademy
Wouldn't this process harm the internal system for the vpu on the fm50/c50?
No, never had a single problem with it, but I get what you mean. This is written in the C50 user manual when it comes to cleaning: "Immerse the respirator in warm water containing a weak solution of mild
disinfectant or a mild, non-allergic soap."
I saw a Polish education movie from 1950's mentioning disinfection of gas masks by formalin solution or denatured ethanol.
Will this prevent the rubber from getting that sticky texture?
No. That's more of a proper storage thing and in case of many respirators you can't do anything about it as some composites were not built to last. What kind of respirator you have in mind? In case of Avon C50 and FM12, the rubber is very durable and never becomes sticky, at least in case of mine.
@@cbrnacademy thank you for the info. I have an Avon M50. I store it in its bag, inside a pelican case, inside a climate controlled room. 2 months ago I cleaned it. I pulled it out again recently and notice a light sticky texture to some areas. Is it possible that’s a result of the mask not being fully dry when I stored it? I was able to wipe the sticky texture off.
I wonder should I spot clean my MSA Millenium gas mask with a rag or submerge it in water
Do you suggest I do this with my 1984 M17 A1 gas mask? Mine has no hood and it’s black
Once the mask is fully disassembled, why not. Even though a user manual (found on the internet) only describes the casual cleaning method. It would be best to check cleaning instructions from a user manual that came with the mask.
Can you make film for gm38 gas mask clean pls
Can you make a vid cleaning the simplex black diamond civilian gas mask
these instructions are universal, just clean your gas mask the same way I did in the video.
Can i clean CM-6 like this?
Yep. Just go step by step although there is nothing to disassemble with the CM-6 before cleaning.
Nice video but can I do for gp5?
yes, no problem. The same rules apply.
is this advised for a PBF?
Yes, once you take off the cheek filters. I never had a PBF but it looks similar to M-10.
@ Thank you! Very fast reply haha
Gas mask mf12 ?
yes, it's the FM12 gas mask
Mine is a little old, it’s from WW1 and I can’t seem to take off the filter 😔