Masks
 

Howdy all, I am looking to purchase some masks. I am looking for something that would.

1. Help with a potential disease outbreak
2. Filter out nuclear fallout.

I have seen many references to the standard "N95" mask. Does anyone have any feedback, recommendations, etc?

Thanks

Re: Masks
 

Jeffs47-

Viruses theoretically could slip right
through the pores of an N95 mask,
but they typically hitch a ride on
something, usually hands. So, I think
N95 masks could be very useful in an epidemic
by keeping a person's hands from inadvertently
touching their nose and mouth.

Dunno about fallout. Guessing something
that works would look like an astronaut's
space suit with a self contained air supply.
For very a short term emergency a cartridge
type respirator or cannister gas mask might
help. I use cartridge type resipirators
occasionally, and keep extra, new ones
with gas/vapor cartridges around. I once
poured straight bleach and later straight
muriatic acid on a terrazzo shower pan
to remove really deep stains. The acid
removed the stains alright, and much of the
terrazzo too! Left it very rough with wide,
deep sharp pits, no way to stand on it with
bare feet. Refinished it with a layer of grout.
Worked great and now it's a non-slip surface.
I lived to the tell the tale, because I wore
a respirator with appropriate cartridges for
that lil project.

dtnwn

Re: Masks
 

not an expert but i guess fallout being of a particulate nature is fairly easily
protected against with even simple disposable dust masks provided they
are correctly used.

Re: Masks
 

we'll all be wearing these ........