Surgical Masks and KN95 Masks offerings by EM3ev

[steve mercier]

Some people have too much money...That reminds me someone paid $900,000 for a piece of paper with HEY JUDE lyrics on it.

 

[Blasst]

Lets hear from the man himself who invented the technology for the masks. Answers many questions if you read the article. https://utrf.tennessee.edu/informat...ilization-of-face-mask-materials/#author_link I am waiting at least 4 days in between using masks and I put it out in the sun for one hour between usage. Using N95 and KN95 masks. I am a contractor and saved a few for my family as I saw this coming since December as one of my daughters was in Taiwan at the time.

 

[Feliz]

I happen to come across a single mask on ebay (N95) that was bidding at an astounding $1220.00US! The bidding history started at approx $3.00, however, within less than 8 hours reached the posted amount. The desperation for these is crazy.

Wow, that is crazy

 

[e-boy]

obviously ebay pranksters .

 

[tomjasz]

Thanks Tom, I want the one with the model........female model.

With John Prines passing everything reminds me of his lyrics. Like “the topless lady had sometime up her sleeve”. Old age I guess...

 

[TomD]

Looks like price has been lowered to cost now. I ordered 1 box of KN95 (20 pc) to test. Arrived yesterday but missed Fedex (required signature). Went to Fedex today to pick them up.

Initial impression: I have been using more permeable medical face masks up to now which are much more comfortable to wear and don't get as hot, but of course aren't 95s. The medical masks also tend to flap around much more when breathing and touching nose and mouth which I don't particularly care for. These KN95 are better in that regard but still flop around somewhat. I wish they were more rigid around the nose and mouth like many of the N95 I've seen. These KN95 don't seem to fit my face well. YMMV. The ear loops are pretty tight (top of ears feel a bit sore) and my impression is the bridge of my nose isn't sealed well. My medical masks cinch and conform around the nose better. I wear sunglasses and found exhale seems to escape thru the nose cover fogging up my sunglasses. Again, not sure if this is just a poor personal fit but these might not be the best if you wear eyeglasses. Overall I can't complain though as it's a decent price, they arrived fast, and not many other options out there. I gave a few to my MIL who is in a retirement community and I'm sure she will appreciate them.

I've been staying home for the most part but had to get some prescriptions and groceries today and there seemed to be an uptick of people getting out. Maybe it was just the pre-Easter rush, but it also seemed people were not respecting 6' rule as much as before face masks were advised. Definitely is lowering social distancing IQ, but at least most coming within 6' of me today were wearing some form of mask. From what I understand masks protect others from you more than it protects you from others.

 

[e-boy]

Thank you to Ravi and EM3ev !
How about masks for cycling ; any recommendations ?

 

[e-boy]

5 best anti-pollution masks for cycling that keep your commute cleaner
https://www.independent.co.uk/extra...tion-mask-cycling-review-london-a7952771.html

https://respro.com/store/product/ultra-light

 

[tomjasz]

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5 best anti-pollution masks for cycling that keep your commute cleaner
https://www.independent.co.uk/extra...tion-mask-cycling-review-london-a7952771.html

https://respro.com/store/product/ultra-light

So how do you sterilize and eliminate the COVID 19 ?

 

[e-boy]

I'm not sure I understand the question .
These are not medical face masks .

 

[tomjasz]

I'm not sure I understand the question .
These are not medical face masks .

So what's the point, since covid is the focus of this thread?

 

[TomD]

Even the KN95 or N95 won't protect to their full potential unless properly fitted and sealed (medical professionals actually have to get fit certified every so often), and I doubt most of the general public wearing them have done a proper fit test. From a covid foucs I understand the goal of asking the public to wear masks is to minimize chance of spreading covid to others, so if you cough or sneeze or get close enough to spread by simply breathing it will reduce the risk of spreading (even if they may not protect you from others), so if you want to do your part while riding, these masks may help in that regard while still allowing you to breathe.

 

[bob armani]

obviously ebay pranksters .

So you are saying E-bay does not monitor this kind of activity? This is the first time I have ever seen a product like this with exorbitant bidding into the clouds. Is this common place for this type of bidding? Just curious if you have seen this before.

 

[e-boy]

I suspect that the bidding was pranked because it was just a single mask being auctioned rather than a pack .

E-bay does monitor their site but it's vast .
I don't know that prank bidding is common but it does occur .

 

[e-boy]

So how do you sterilize and eliminate the COVID 19 ?View attachment 49861

Thomas Jaszewski , what do you think of UV -C Light Sanitizers ?

https://www.phonesoap.com/products/homesoap

 

[tomjasz]

Thomas Jaszewski , what do you think of UV -C Light Sanitizers ?

https://www.phonesoap.com/products/homesoap

I use a small UV lamp for my hearing aids. IMO its better than other methods, but light cant penetrate folds in some masks. UV bulbs are much less expensive than available UVc devices

 

[bob armani]

I suspect that the bidding was pranked because it was just a single mask being auctioned rather than a pack .

E-bay does monitor their site but it's vast .
I don't know that prank bidding is common but it does occur .

The other thing that strikes me is that when looking at the bidding history, there were numerous "different" bidders. If this was a hoax, many players would have participated in the bidding as I see it. More points to ponder. Interesting theory though.

 

[bob armani]

Even the KN95 or N95 won't protect to their full potential unless properly fitted and sealed (medical professionals actually have to get fit certified every so often), and I doubt most of the general public wearing them have done a proper fit test. From a covid foucs I understand the goal of asking the public to wear masks is to minimize chance of spreading covid to others, so if you cough or sneeze or get close enough to spread by simply breathing it will reduce the risk of spreading (even if they may not protect you from others), so if you want to do your part while riding, these masks may help in that regard while still allowing you to breathe.

I agree! The masks worn by the general public is protecting the general public more than actually protecting yourself. However, I have a double filter respirator with 2 stage filter system. The exhaling diaphragm is in the middle of the mask which is unfiltered. When I exhale outward, it is unfiltered air which in turn, could potentially be harmful if the mask wearer had a virus is the way I see it.

 

[bob armani]

Same here ordered mine Thanks Ravi.

Curious: How long did it take for delivery after placing your order?

 

[bob armani]

I received my masks from Paul in three days, not the three months I sometimes wait for things from China. Paul bought the best masks he could get in China, he bought the masks for his family and staff. I think by now everyone knows EM3ev make a really good quality battery, my Wattwagon came with one and it's a gem.

Took 3 days for delivery from China to Canada? Was there an option to select "Express delivery"? I just tried to order and everything seems to be unavailble. Looks like I got in there too late.