Synopsis:
After some research i chose N2 method as most painless, efficient (if done properly), easiest to access without raising suspicions and creating minimal mess for others (bystanders and such).
BUT - i can't stand having anything on my head (some claustrophobia maybe?). Besides, I'd like to take one last look on the nature's beauty when i go so i don't want anything obscuring my vision. Since SarcoPod is out of my reach, I had to resort to something else.
History lesson (not crucial, you can skip it):
During pandemic there was chronic shortage of personal protection equipment, especially for "frontline" medics. So smart people came up with an idea to combine cheap DAR antimicrobial filters with easily accessible face masks such as 3M 6200 series. As a result, print4medic initiative was started, connecting medics with 3d printer owners. Since I got 3D printer myself. I've made several of those adapters, both for local medics and to protect my family as well.
The design:
So, here's what i came up with.
What you see is 3M mask (Chinese clone actually) with blind plug on the right and one of aforementioned DAR adapters on the left since i need only one connection active. Adapter connects to DAR filter (without injection port) and then there's piece of CPAP tubing.
Now, why the filter? Simply put - because i'm lazy. I already have some adapter leftovers from print4medic initiative and external diameter of the filter fits very tightly into CPAP tubing.
Of course, i could print something like this (project taken from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4250755):
But, as i said, i'm lazy and used what i already have.
Cap design was taken from here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4259018
Adapter design was taken from here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4258337
Adapter from cap design is also viable.
I found DAR filters and CPAP tubing on local equivalent of ebay.
Only element lacking on this picture is N2 tank with pressure regulator and some kind of connection between the regulator and CPAP tube. Most probably i'll resort to 3D printing again and make some kind of reduction that will match regulator exhaust diameter on one side and CPAP tube diameter on the other. I'm going to get 10l 200bar tank since these are readily available on line in my area for AC testing and home brewing.
Preliminary tests show that solution is airtight. Pinching the tube and inhaling cause mask to "jump" onto the face. 3M mask exhaust valve should prevent barotrauma (overpressure) should i get overzealous with N2 flow.
I also got standard body bag to reduce involuntary limb movement and possible "spillage" should my body decide to empty itself in the process. The idea is to seat belt myself in the car while in body bag, with tank behind my back strapped to back rest. Also, must remember to leave car windows slightly open to prevent N2 buildup in the car and creating dangerous environment for those who will come to clean the mess up.
So, what y'all think? Will it work as i envisioned?
After some research i chose N2 method as most painless, efficient (if done properly), easiest to access without raising suspicions and creating minimal mess for others (bystanders and such).
BUT - i can't stand having anything on my head (some claustrophobia maybe?). Besides, I'd like to take one last look on the nature's beauty when i go so i don't want anything obscuring my vision. Since SarcoPod is out of my reach, I had to resort to something else.
History lesson (not crucial, you can skip it):
During pandemic there was chronic shortage of personal protection equipment, especially for "frontline" medics. So smart people came up with an idea to combine cheap DAR antimicrobial filters with easily accessible face masks such as 3M 6200 series. As a result, print4medic initiative was started, connecting medics with 3d printer owners. Since I got 3D printer myself. I've made several of those adapters, both for local medics and to protect my family as well.
The design:
So, here's what i came up with.
What you see is 3M mask (Chinese clone actually) with blind plug on the right and one of aforementioned DAR adapters on the left since i need only one connection active. Adapter connects to DAR filter (without injection port) and then there's piece of CPAP tubing.
Now, why the filter? Simply put - because i'm lazy. I already have some adapter leftovers from print4medic initiative and external diameter of the filter fits very tightly into CPAP tubing.
Of course, i could print something like this (project taken from https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4250755):
But, as i said, i'm lazy and used what i already have.
Cap design was taken from here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4259018
Adapter design was taken from here: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4258337
Adapter from cap design is also viable.
I found DAR filters and CPAP tubing on local equivalent of ebay.
Only element lacking on this picture is N2 tank with pressure regulator and some kind of connection between the regulator and CPAP tube. Most probably i'll resort to 3D printing again and make some kind of reduction that will match regulator exhaust diameter on one side and CPAP tube diameter on the other. I'm going to get 10l 200bar tank since these are readily available on line in my area for AC testing and home brewing.
Preliminary tests show that solution is airtight. Pinching the tube and inhaling cause mask to "jump" onto the face. 3M mask exhaust valve should prevent barotrauma (overpressure) should i get overzealous with N2 flow.
I also got standard body bag to reduce involuntary limb movement and possible "spillage" should my body decide to empty itself in the process. The idea is to seat belt myself in the car while in body bag, with tank behind my back strapped to back rest. Also, must remember to leave car windows slightly open to prevent N2 buildup in the car and creating dangerous environment for those who will come to clean the mess up.
So, what y'all think? Will it work as i envisioned?
