3M 8511 N95 Mask w/Exhaust Valve 10 pack $29.69 +shipping In Stock Grainger

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11-25-2020 at 06:24 PM #2

Personally, I like these options better because there is no exhaust valve:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Dasheng-...1002826938

https://bonafidemasks.com/Powecom-kn-95/

https://bonafidemasks.com/kn95-re...uthorized/

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11-25-2020 at 06:29 PM #3

Quote from BrotherAli :

Personally, I like these options better because there is no exhaust valve:

https://www.lowes.com/pd/Dasheng-...1002826938

https://bonafidemasks.com/Powecom-kn-95/

https://bonafidemasks.com/kn95-re...uthorized/

100%, please don't use a mask with an exhaust valve.

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11-25-2020 at 06:31 PM #4

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100%, please don't use a mask with an exhaust valve.

Exactly. You just spread your germs.

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11-25-2020 at 06:35 PM #8

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Use them nearly daily, fair better than valveless

And no protection for anyone else if you are using these for going out.

I have nothing against valve masks if you are using them for projects and won't be around others, but using valve masks for any mask requirements defeats the purpose.

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11-25-2020 at 06:38 PM #10

You can always wear a paper/cloth mask on top of this one.

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11-25-2020 at 06:40 PM #11

Not allowed in the hospital I work at. Patients are asked to wear a surgical mask if they have this.

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11-25-2020 at 06:42 PM #12

Exactly, these masks hold onto the face very tight with little room for air to escape and the metal retainer makes them that much more effective. In other words these masks will not come off without you pulling them down. The paper masks that loop over your ears have so many ways air escapes and comes in that honestly I'd argue the blue paper masks are equally worse if saying valve masks are not effective.

I will happily loop a paper mask over this one as that does work equally well and further protects you and those around you from aerosols.

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11-25-2020 at 06:44 PM #13

It is extremely inconsiderate to wear these masks around others.

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11-25-2020 at 06:49 PM #14

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It is extremely inconsiderate to wear these masks around others.

I would rather someone wear one of these properly than someone wear a chin diaper/not wear a mask

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11-25-2020 at 06:50 PM #15

Quote from compfreak :

Great masks. If only everyone wore them, then there would be no need to debate valve/valveless. If you choose not to wear a mask, then don't blame others for wearing a valve mask.

Newsflash: it isn't just about you.

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