Some masks better than others

[basketcase]

No, because the virus is airborne. Those flimsy masks people wear lets all the air go through.
Might as well wear a sieve on your face while you're at it

Why do you keep repeating the same ridiculous arguments?

Does your N95 mask have a contained breathing system? if not, where do you think the air you are breathing comes from? Or maybe lack of oxygen is an issue.


p.s. FDA testing has properly fitted surgical masks working with a 98% efficiency which is better than your N95. Maybe it's time to change over.

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

Where did you get the fit testing for them or are you one of the people that tweet mentioned about improper mask use?

The elastic makes the mask fit very tight. Do your research

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

Why do you keep repeating the same ridiculous arguments?

Does your N95 mask have a contained breathing system? if not, where do you think the air you are breathing comes from? Or maybe lack of oxygen is an issue.


p.s. FDA testing has properly fitted surgical masks working with a 98% efficiency which is better than your N95. Maybe it's time to change over.

You clearly didnt read the link I posted earlier, WHICH WAS RIGHT FROM THE FDA WEBSITE

 

[basketcase]

The elastic makes the mask fit very tight. Do your research

So you don't know how to properly fit the mask then. Maybe you should do the research.

 

[basketcase]

You clearly didnt read the link I posted earlier, WHICH WAS RIGHT FROM THE FDA WEBSITE

Are you now trying to claim that N95 masks don't allow air through? Guess the oxygen deprivation is getting to you.

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

So you don't know how to properly fit the mask then. Maybe you should do the research.

Possibly one of the dumbest things you've said yet.
The N95 mask comes with tight fitting elastics so the mask is fitted as snugly to the skin as possibly.

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

Are you now trying to claim that N95 masks don't allow air through?

I never said that. The fail is strong with you

 

[basketcase]

Possibly one of the dumbest things you've said yet.
The N95 mask comes with tight fitting elastics so the mask is fitted as snugly to the skin as possibly.

That's weird. So why do all the medical sites talk about getting a proper fit? I guess we shouldn't worry about different face shapes and sizes because they have an elastic.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/safety-centers-of-expertise-us/respiratory-protection/fit-testing/

But what does 3M know about the masks they make.

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

That's weird. So why do all the medical sites talk about getting a proper fit? I guess we shouldn't worry about different face shapes and sizes because they have an elastic.

https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/safety-centers-of-expertise-us/respiratory-protection/fit-testing/

But what does 3M know about the masks they make.

It would be next to impossible to get 37 million Canadians fitted. Elastics are the next best thing

 

[Cantaro]

I modify my KN95's by removing the ear elastic and add my own elastic to make them fit like N95's. Over the head. Nice and tight.

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

I modify my KN95's by removing the ear elastic and add my own elastic to make them fit like N95's. Over the head. Nice and tight.

How often do clean it??

 

[Cantaro]

How often do clean it??

I don't really clean them, I have a bunch of them. So I throw them in a bag and down the road, maybe reuse if I run out. Or leave in the car. I' ve sprayed them with alcohol in the past too. These days depending were I'm going I wear a blue surgical masque on top of this one and those I throw away periodically.

 

[basketcase]

It would be next to impossible to get 37 million Canadians fitted. Elastics are the next best thing

So you admit you are wearing the mask improperly. Thanks.

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

So you admit you are wearing the mask improperly. Thanks.

I'm wearing my N95 mask properly according to the instruction manual

 

[basketcase]

I'm wearing my N95 mask properly according to the instruction manual

But the instruction given are to get it properly fitted to to your face size and shape. Guess you've been exposed as a bit of a hypocrite.

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

But the instruction given are to get it properly fitted to to your face size and shape

Which is exactly what I do. This is a pic of the instructions on the back of the box

 

[basketcase]

Which is exactly what I do. This is a pic of the instructions on the back of the box

...

Maybe you shouldn't be relying on off brand masks and instead listen to the instructions by the people who designed them.

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

Maybe you shouldn't be relying on off brand masks and instead listen to the instructions by the people who designed them

The instructions on the box are made by people who designed them

 

[basketcase]

The instructions on the box are made by people who designed them

So why does 3M say they should be fitted?

Maybe your instructions on the box pre-suppose that people wouldn't be dumb enough to buy masks that weren't the proper fit for their face shape and size?

 

[Phil C. McNasty]

So why does 3M say they should be fitted?

Maybe your instructions on the box pre-suppose that people wouldn't be dumb enough to buy masks that weren't the proper fit for their face shape and size?

The fitting part is easy. Just follow the instructions.

And you need to get with the program. N95 masks is whats needed