I just shaved for it, leaving me looking like 10 years younger, so hopefully the fit is better.
You know the P3 mask I have specifically has movable filters, where if you squeeze them the air flow is cut off, which means I can do a quick check for a perfect fit. It’s the best mask I’ve ever worn for telling if it fits.
I don’t think I’m anywhere near as good with the N95 masks I’ve worn, I expect the fit hasn’t been very good, and will continue not to be. But I will try better in future. Could just tape it down. I would feel more comfortable with it taped to my face than 15 hours of this P3 weighing me down.
Hm, I think I changed my mind, Microcovid gives me 630 microcovids wearing the sealed P3/P100, and 1,600 microcovids with the sealed N95. (It’s guessing at 3.5% prevalence near me, which is really high.)
Also I wore the P3 for a few more hours and it’s mostly fine, except around the ears.
I just shaved for it, leaving me looking like 10 years younger, so hopefully the fit is better.
You know the P3 mask I have specifically has movable filters, where if you squeeze them the air flow is cut off, which means I can do a quick check for a perfect fit. It’s the best mask I’ve ever worn for telling if it fits.
I don’t think I’m anywhere near as good with the N95 masks I’ve worn, I expect the fit hasn’t been very good, and will continue not to be. But I will try better in future. Could just tape it down. I would feel more comfortable with it taped to my face than 15 hours of this P3 weighing me down.
N99/FFP3 is an option https://smile.amazon.de/-/en/Aura-Respirator-9330-Folding-Unvalved/dp/B00VAT74NG/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2FHXM7CKD66WS&keywords=aura+3m+9330&qid=1639930225&s=industrial&sprefix=3m+aura+9330%2Cindustrial%2C73&sr=1-3
This thing is as comfortable as the average N95 mask and does a better job and fitting and filtering then the average N95 mask.
A possibly-useful semi test for fit with N95s and the like is sharp inhalation and exhalation, observing whether the mask sucks in and puffs out.
Also, if you wear glasses then I think a well-fitting mask shouldn’t steam them up.
And yes, I was told being reasonably clean-shaven is important for a good fit.
Thanks, v helpful. I now plan to use N95 plus tape for the planes.
Hm, I think I changed my mind, Microcovid gives me 630 microcovids wearing the sealed P3/P100, and 1,600 microcovids with the sealed N95. (It’s guessing at 3.5% prevalence near me, which is really high.)
Also I wore the P3 for a few more hours and it’s mostly fine, except around the ears.
The 1⁄6 for planes seems way too high.
When I count microcovids for airplanes, I assume people are silent. That makes a big difference.
Good point.