Installing an Air-Supplied Respirator in the Shop

Why You Need an Air-Supplied System

If you’re spraying in any enclosed booth or garage, standard charcoal masks don’t protect you from long-term exposure. After years of using half-masks, I upgraded to an Allegro air-supplied respirator system. It filters clean air from outside the booth and delivers it straight to the mask — no carbon filters, no recycled air.

Step-by-Step Installation

1. Mount the Pump Outside the Booth. Keep it in a clean air zone. Mount securely — the pump has weight.
2. Run the Hose Through the Wall. Use PVC for a clean pass-through and to protect the hose.
3. Add a Hose Holder. Keeps the line off the floor and out of the booth when not in use.
4. Wire the Power. The system doesn’t include a switch, so I used a heavy-duty power strip with a toggle. Makes it easy to control the pump.
5. Test the System. The Allegro runs about 6 PSI of fresh air — enough to keep your mask supplied without back pressure.

What’s in My Setup

• Allegro Air Supply Pump
• 50-foot Allegro Breathing Hose
• Allegro 9901 Full-Face Mask
• Allegro 9910-D Supplied Air Hood
• PVC Wall Pass-Through
• Heavy-Duty Power Strip with Switch

Why It’s Worth Doing

Breathing clean air isn’t just about comfort — it’s about longevity. Since switching, I’ve noticed cleaner paint finishes, less fatigue, and no heavy chemical smell after long spray sessions. Once you use a supplied air system, you won’t go back.

Shop My Air Supply Setup (Amazon Affiliate Links)

• Allegro Air Supply Pump – Model 9821
• Allegro 50’ Breathing Hose – 9101 Series
• Allegro Full Face Mask – 9901
• Allegro Supplied Air Hood 9910
•  Power Strip with Switch

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What’s Next

Stay tuned for the next video — I’ll show how the system performs in real-time while spraying.
If you missed the first video (“Save Your Lungs Without Wearing a Mask”), you can find it on VtwinsToV8s.com or on my YouTube channel.