Yes. I think that's what they are sold for at Home Depot (on their package). P100 means 99.5% of any particles are stopped. P100 is also called HEPA. Look up those standards.
I have the old HEPA, but because of Fukushima, and other possible in the future, this is the way to go and it is cheap. Wear goggles and head cover, and one would fairly well protected.
Thanks for this vid!! I have been all over the net trying to find the right info, even to 3m! No complete easy answers on the filters, cartridges or what goes with what mask!! BUT, it was all in this vid!! I just found a great deal on ebay and ordered 6 (new in package half masks) with confidence for my family.... ya, know just in case we have fallout in Cali :/ TY again great vid!! Lis
Sure, you never know. Imagine all the unprotected people in Japan. Or ones with substandard "government provided" (lowest bidder) disposable masks. They have fullface versions of this 6000 series for $120. Take a look at PK Safety online or other retailers.
Yea, I probably have no issue trying for a large. If I do buy it, it will be online because Grainger would have it, just way more expensive, and this way I could get the kit with an extra set of filters. Thx for the info that it should fit just holding to the face. The size may be fine for me but I may need the larger straps or something.. haha. Usually wear larger hats anyways so yep. thx for the response and info.
I can physically wear a Medium and get a seal, but it feels way too small. The Large pops right on correctly and comfortably. Medium feels dinky and badly cramped. You may have to bite the bullet and buy a large to compare. I have a Survivair mask as well and it fits just like the Large 3M. I don't have to put them on super tight to get a correct seal. The mask should fit well just holding it to your face. They NEVER sell large 3M masks in the everyday stores for some reason.
I just got a 7500 series half mask. Was going to do a new video with some additional info soon. Nothing much has changed. The P100 are still the way to go for any particles (bio or rad). The carts with yellow stripe (acid gas) are for welding fumes. 3M does not state that anywhere. They make it extra confusing as you found out!
They should. They are new P100 (HEPA). and block 99.97% The old style masks were N95. This means they blocked 95%. "CDC does advise health-care workers working with SARS patients to wear a special mask called an N-95 respirator. But even these masks offer limited protection from coronaviruses. The name of the mask says it all. The "95" means the mask, if properly fitted—and that "fit factor" presents a big if—can filter out particles down to .3 microns 95 percent of the time."
You stated the medium fits women and young adults.. quick question- I just got a 7500 series medium and I'm average height, weight etc, with a little larger head- I've not had issues but this sort of makes me wonder if I'm just used to wearing them too tightly? The 7500 doesn't leave mask marks as much as my old AOSafety did but it IS a better material. Just wondered about your thoughts as I am not sure I can return this used mask to Grainger for an exchange.
Yes. I think that's what they are sold for at Home Depot (on their
ReplyDeletepackage). P100 means 99.5% of any particles are stopped. P100 is also
called HEPA. Look up those standards.
will these work for mold and mildew?
ReplyDeleteI have the old HEPA, but because of Fukushima, and other possible in the
ReplyDeletefuture, this is the way to go and it is cheap. Wear goggles and head cover,
and one would fairly well protected.
Thanks for this vid!! I have been all over the net trying to find the right
ReplyDeleteinfo, even to 3m! No complete easy answers on the filters, cartridges or
what goes with what mask!! BUT, it was all in this vid!! I just found a
great deal on ebay and ordered 6 (new in package half masks) with
confidence for my family.... ya, know just in case we have fallout in Cali
:/ TY again great vid!! Lis
Sure, you never know. Imagine all the unprotected people in Japan. Or ones
ReplyDeletewith substandard "government provided" (lowest bidder) disposable masks.
They have fullface versions of this 6000 series for $120. Take a look at PK
Safety online or other retailers.
Thank you for the compliment!
ReplyDeleteGo to PK Safety com. They have all the filters and all the masks. Fast
ReplyDeleteshipping.
great info...
ReplyDeleteGood to know...
ReplyDeleteYea, I probably have no issue trying for a large. If I do buy it, it will
ReplyDeletebe online because Grainger would have it, just way more expensive, and this
way I could get the kit with an extra set of filters. Thx for the info that
it should fit just holding to the face. The size may be fine for me but I
may need the larger straps or something.. haha. Usually wear larger hats
anyways so yep. thx for the response and info.
Good video and great info. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI can physically wear a Medium and get a seal, but it feels way too small.
ReplyDeleteThe Large pops right on correctly and comfortably. Medium feels dinky and
badly cramped. You may have to bite the bullet and buy a large to compare.
I have a Survivair mask as well and it fits just like the Large 3M. I don't
have to put them on super tight to get a correct seal. The mask should fit
well just holding it to your face. They NEVER sell large 3M masks in the
everyday stores for some reason.
I just got a 7500 series half mask. Was going to do a new video with some
ReplyDeleteadditional info soon. Nothing much has changed. The P100 are still the way
to go for any particles (bio or rad). The carts with yellow stripe (acid
gas) are for welding fumes. 3M does not state that anywhere. They make it
extra confusing as you found out!
They should. They are new P100 (HEPA). and block 99.97% The old style masks
ReplyDeletewere N95. This means they blocked 95%. "CDC does advise health-care workers
working with SARS patients to wear a special mask called an N-95
respirator. But even these masks offer limited protection from
coronaviruses. The name of the mask says it all. The "95" means the mask,
if properly fitted—and that "fit factor" presents a big if—can filter out
particles down to .3 microns 95 percent of the time."
You stated the medium fits women and young adults.. quick question- I just
ReplyDeletegot a 7500 series medium and I'm average height, weight etc, with a little
larger head- I've not had issues but this sort of makes me wonder if I'm
just used to wearing them too tightly? The 7500 doesn't leave mask marks as
much as my old AOSafety did but it IS a better material. Just wondered
about your thoughts as I am not sure I can return this used mask to
Grainger for an exchange.