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RotroShaggy
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Thanks, Justme. Can I ask you how many you ordered? I am trying to prepare for my girlfriend and myself. I am sort of assuming an 18 month pandemic. What do you think would be a reasonable number per person? I am estimating having to go out about 3 times per week, but I am just guessing. Also, do you have a smaller supply of the more expensive masks in case you have to go somewhere that is more "high risk" like the doctor's office or the dentist's office? Thanks again. Good to finally be a part of the forum.
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Welcome RetroShaggy. I have ordered 3M 8210 N95 masks for myself, and I am pleased with the fit. I also may consider using medical tape along the edges if I feel any doubt, but I am pretty confident. I also ordered 3M 8110 N95 masks for my 9 year old daughter and am pleased with the fit as well. I ordered from http://store.pksafety.net/dustmasks.html and was super pleased with their prices, customer service and delivery speed. P.S. we had a member write a helpful review of another type of mask, the nanomask http://superflutalk.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=1034 |
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Deej
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lots of stuff to stock up on- see alberts's list- good stuff... not sure on the masks--- btw welcome
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RotroShaggy
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I AM RE-POSTING THIS POST IN THE "PRIORITY PREPARATIONS" SECTION, HOPING FOR MAYBE A FEW MORE RESPONSES. THANKS TO ALL THOSE WHO REPLY: This is my first post to this forum. First of all, thanks to all of you who have been posting and replying. I have been reading this forum for several days now and find it very helpful. My girlfiend thinks I am a nut for stockpiling water, respirators, latex gloves, soap, bleach, alcohol-based sanitizer and other household products. I am now turning my attention to canned goods. My goal is to be self-sufficient without going out for 90 days. Not there yet and she thinks I'm an absolute loon. ANYWAY, I'm sure there has been plenty of discussion about respirators on here, but I have a question: Has anyone tried the 3M 8210 Plus respirator? I ordered about 500 of the 3M 8000 (without first trying it on) and could not get a good fit. So I sent them back and orderd about 360 of the "better" model, the 3M 8210. I can't afford to pay much over a dollar per respirator if I am to have any meaningful quantity. Anyone have any comments about the 8210? Any other comments would be helpful. Am I correct to assume that, even though the H5N1 is only one micron, a N95 will still be effective because the virus will travel in clumps or on larger water droplets? Also, any thoughts on what else I should be stockpiling? Batteries, razors & other toiletries, lighters, candles, etc. etc.? THANKS AGAIN TO ALL OF YOU FOR BEING THERE. Hope to hear some replies. |
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Stina
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Aha! thanks for the info...It is pricey (I am in canada) but well worth it to keep my 3 year old safe. Now onto finding dehydrated foods in Canada.... |
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Stina,
The FFP3 masks are the European equivalent of N100 or P100 - the safest protection you can buy. I could only afford a few due to the exchange rate disadvantage and shipping costs, but I'm comfortable (as I can be without any direct medical knowhow) with my decision to choose them. |
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I can't find the rating (N95 etc) on the childs masks...did you find that anywhere? I just want to be 110% before I order (this child size mask thing has me losing hair...) |
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I purchased masks from http://store.pksafety.net/dustmasks.html and had them in 48 hours. :) Regarding the child size masks, the 3M 8110 N95 Particulate Respirators fit my 9 year old daughter quite well. ------------------------------ 1 box of 20 - 3M 8110 N95 Particulate Respirators (size small) - $16 USD 1 box of 20 - 3M 8210 N95 General Use Particulate Respirators (size regular) - $13.75 USD Priority Shipping - Approx $4. Edited by justme |
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This company has masks for children 3-10 years old. They are currently back-ordered until February 10.
www.surviveall.co.uk |
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Originally posted by MaryKay: Do buy a N95, N99, N100 mask. |
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Originally posted by anitaRNpulmo: I set a blog site about these problems with pics, docs, leaflets (how to, do/dont) , advices and links. |
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Important information about masks. Recommendations about what to get. Recommendations about sources. Recommendations about usage. Recommendations about re-use. |
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