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I've got a 3M full-face respirator as well, and I agree. I've worn it with P100 filters for 8+ hours (minus breaks to drink water) doing hard work in uncomforta
by blincoln 3y ago
I've got a 3M full-face respirator as well, and I agree. I've worn it with P100 filters for 8+ hours (minus breaks to drink water) doing hard work in uncomfortable conditions many times, and never found the respirator to be a burden.
They're a little pricey up front, but I figured it was cheap overall compared to the long-term costs of using something less effective. Having eye protection integrated as well is ideal, since it never fogs up.
- rainbowzootsuit 3y agoI got one of their FF400 face shield respirators to do lead paint removal and spent dozens of hours in unconditioned spaces with a tyvek suit. They are extremely well designed and never fog because the inhaled air passes first through the face mask area and then through one-way valves into the mouth/nose section and is exhausted downward at the front of the mouth/nose area.
- eropple 3y agoYeah - this is why it wasn't a good idea to use those during COVID, but it's amazing for doing work.
- rainbowzootsuit 3y agoI used it during the beginning of COVID to protect myself up until I was vaccinated and went for about 18 months before getting infected. Definitely got some odd looks at Costco. Maybe you are meaning for medical staff? Yeah there's a fully unfiltered exhaust stream blowing downwards.
- eropple 3y agoI mean that if you have COVID, the blow valve means you can readily expose other people. N95 masks are safer all around.