New Hobby Air II

[chevynut]

Rick, I have one of those hoods from Hobby Air, it's made of Tyvek. The problem I have with it is that it doesn't turn when I turn my head, so I have to re-adjust it as I use it. I don't remember any strap inside of it, but maybe there is one. That would help.

I thought you were supposed to use a full mask to spray urethane paint because the isos can go into your eyes and cause health problems. Also, when sandblasting how do you keep the sand from trashing the lens? Do the lens convers work pretty well?

I've never seemed to have an issue with the 40' hose. My other section of hose is still coiled up like when I got it. I recall the instructions saying you could set it up for two people.

[Rick_L]

If it's able to be set up for two people, you have a Hobby Air II.

The Bullard hood has a head strap in it, just like the one in a welding helmet or hard hat. As I said, mine tried to lift on me due to the pressure, it needs to be pretty tight. Another solution would be a large leak path for the air to escape.

The Tyvek thing might be a bit delicate for sandblasting, biggest thing is that it might not shed sand very well. I bought lens covers, they will work fine for painting. With my old unit, I used a half mask and a separate sandblasting hood. The hood has a hard hat inside, and a replaceable lens. The hood is made of cotton. Pretty simple setup, and has worked fine for me.

Yes, you need to protect your eyes and facial skin from exposure to the isocyanates. The Bullard hood will do that quite well.

On the hose, it's really a matter of where can you place the pump in clean air vs. how far that is from the spraying or blasting. For me, 40' works but awkwardly. I don't need another 40', but another 20' will offer me convenience.

[warren57]

Hey Rick,
I ran across a used HA2 today, 80' hose, full mask. Was in near new condition and the guy wanted $150. Sounded like n OK deal to me so I went ahead and bought it.
It didn't have the manual with it.
Any chance you could copy the manual for me? I can't imagine it being more than a few pages.
Thanks
Warren

[Rick_L]

Not sure where my manual is, may take a while to find it.

Really not much to it, but it may have part numbers for replacement pieces. Though I'm sure Hobby Air or a dealer could work you through that.

[567chevys]

Hi Warren


email me the model # and make I will get it for you

Thanks Sid

[chevynut]

Warren, I have the HA2, and I probably have the manual somewhere. I'll see if I can find it. I agree with Rick...not much to it.

[warren57]

Thanks guys, I found their website, it is listed under axispro.net They emailed a copy. You're right, not much in it!

[Rick_L]

Well at least you know now. I never found mine, they are here somewhere maybe.

Good luck with the HA2, it's a good piece.