Weird symbol popped up whenever I used an apostrophe. Edited it out of the body of the post but couldn't remove it from the title, that's why I made another identical thread. Would delete this one but I can't figure out how. Sorry for that guys.
That's the video that I was following along to, but they don't give any advice on how to fix it if you can't get a good seal no matter how you adjust it. They just say to "speak to your supervisor".Try this link and see if it helps.
https://www.google.com/search?q=How...spirator&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-b-1
Bud
Well, you did askAny solutions are welcome, no matter how creative or unorthodox
Lmao, I can't quite afford something like that. Thanks for the laugh though.Well, you did ask
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In all seriousness, I use the 6200 series for mold remediation and the vinyl seal sitting on your nose/cheek gives in enough to form to your face. So I'm not sure of how to help you if you've got the straps right.
You're definitely at risk of becoming sick if you're breathing in airborne particles of the coronavirus. I believe the CDC says that to preserve the supply of medical masks for healthcare professionals. Hospitals aren't going to be buying respirators like these meant for industrial uses, but they still give you the same protection so I bought this to take precautions without undercutting that supply. I may not be at risk to become severely ill, but I can't afford to get sick at all as I already have been for the past 6 months and desperately need to get caught up on schoolwork. Also we don't know if the virus might mutate and become more aggressive/deadly. That's just my rationale, better safe than sorry.Not sure about the mask idea. CDC/who both say that you only should use the mask if you are at risk because you have underlying conditions. If that is your circumstance, then sorry that I can’t help with your specific mask.
I have these little foam inserts that came with a reusable dust mask that would be able to add a little padding and seal up the gap. Would it be hazardous at all to attach it to the mask with something like crazy glue, like if I'm breathing in remnant of the glue or something?Well, you did ask
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In all seriousness, I use the 6200 series for mold remediation and the vinyl seal sitting on your nose/cheek gives in enough to form to your face. So I'm not sure of how to help you if you've got the straps right.
They say you should only wear a mask if you have the virus, to avoid spreading to others (if you cough or sneeze). It won't prevent getting it.
I pass the negative pressure test just fine. Does that mean I'm good?If you cover the exhaust port and exhale hard enough, it will leak. Try a negative pressure test. Cover the input ports and breath in, moving your head up and down, side to side. If it leaks, it doesn’t fit correctly.
I understand that the mortality rate is low, not worried about dying or anything just taking precautions to avoid getting sick. Not sure what about the name made you guess that I have a beard but yeah I do haha. It's a goatee though and I keep my neck clean shaven so I don't see how that could get in the way of the seal. I pass the negative pressure test just fine, but I had thought that you were supposed to be able to pass both of them to make sure you had a good seal...if I pass the negative pressure test but not the positive am I good?Just to try to ease the paranoia, the best data currently available says that the death rate, if you happen to be infected and you’re under 40, is 0.2%.
Looking at your username, by chance do you have a beard? That will negatively impact the ability to get a good seal.
Buying a respirator online is like buying shoes online. It’s tough to know if the fit is right for you. S/M/L in a facemask doesn’t correlate to your body size. Stores that sell these will (maybe not right now and maybe not where you live) have test models that you can try out for fit.
It’s always possible to blow too hard and get a leak in a positive pressure test. It’s not possible to do that in a negative pressure test. That’s how I check if my mask is sealing properly to my face.
Chris
Well maybe, but this is coming from real doctors, not the media. They say the best defense is sanitizing and washing your hands often.I honestly think this is some kind of propaganda, maybe to decrease use of masks & save them for real needs?