Richardhead | 2,813 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Welp, it happened. We are all wearing cloth masks at work per the CDC And Colorado governor suggestion. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloves | 11,761 Administrator · Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 The only mask I wear is the one I put on every day to make people think I'm happy. T_T 2 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 2,813 Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Gloves said: The only mask I wear is the one I put on every day to make people think I'm happy. T_T Oof. Story of my life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperJimtendo | 1,116 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 Same view from the other side of the counter. Thats weird 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabonga | 2,314 Posted April 4, 2020 Share Posted April 4, 2020 3 minutes ago, Gloves said: The only mask I wear is the one I put on every day to make people think I'm happy. T_T Heh - you can run but you can't hide: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperJimtendo | 1,116 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 At first I thought this thread Just off to a slow start but then I thought now about our and maybe only you and I have to go out of the house @Richardhead 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhleo | 2,184 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Yes, I'm in the supermarket. No, I don't care what people think. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptOut | 8,881 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Seeing as I'm OG Taiwan, me and masks go WAY back. My favourite has to be what I call "the ninja": And of course, gotta keep the little one's safe too! 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 2,813 Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 31 minutes ago, ThePhleo said: Yes, I'm in the supermarket. No, I don't care what people think. I’d be sporting that thing too. Sweet colors! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 2,813 Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 28 minutes ago, OptOut said: Seeing as I'm OG Taiwan, me and masks go WAY back. My favourite has to be what I call "the ninja": And of course, gotta keep the little one's safe too! Very nice man! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhleo | 2,184 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, Richardhead said: I’d be sporting that thing too. Sweet colors! It's also NIOSH certified to filter 99.97% of all particulates 0.3 microns or smaller! Those N95 masks are only certified to filter 95% of all particulates when worn properly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OptOut | 8,881 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 2 minutes ago, ThePhleo said: It's also NIOSH certified to filter 99.97% of all particulates 0.3 microns or smaller! Those N95 masks are only certified to filter 95% of all particulates when worn properly. When it comes to Corona, that 4.97% extra makes ALL the difference, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhleo | 2,184 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 1 minute ago, OptOut said: When it comes to Corona, that 4.97% extra makes ALL the difference, lol! You laugh, but in my industry the difference of even a 99% mask and a 99.97% mask is the difference of instant termination, OSHA fines, and of course overexposure to lead particles above PEL (Permissible Exposure Limits) which may result in lead poisoning. There are (generally speaking) two grades of particle filter masks. N, and P each with their own ratings. N masks are not oil resistant, while P masks are. When worn properly: N95/P95 is capable of filtering at least 95% of all particles, 0.3 microns or larger. N99/P99 is capable of filtering at least 99% of all particles, 0.3 microns or larger. N100/P100 is capable of filtering at least 99.97% of all particles, 0.3 microns or larger. At least, so I've been taught. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splain | 2,560 Editorials Team · Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 29 minutes ago, ThePhleo said: N100/P100 is capable of filtering at least 99.97% of all particles, 0.3 microns or larger. What if... someone invents one that filters at least 99.98%? What will the call it? N/P 100+? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePhleo | 2,184 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 (edited) 45 minutes ago, Splain said: What if... someone invents one that filters at least 99.98%? What will the call it? N/P 100+? There's (again, generally) two more steps up from N100/P100. N100/P100 is what we call "HEPA" (High Efficiency Particulate Air) but the next step up from there is "ULPA" (Ultra Low Particulate Air" which has an efficiency of at least 99.999% of all particulates 0.12 microns and larger. I don't think I've ever seen an ULPA mask, but if it existed then it would probably be extremely expensive and would probably be in the same price range as the next step up...SCBA. SCBA, is a Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus...basically a full face mask and a tank of air. It's 100% efficient because you're not breathing any outside air. (p.s. this is where "SCUBA" gets its name from...the extra U is just short for Underwater) Edited April 5, 2020 by ThePhleo 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richardhead | 2,813 Posted April 5, 2020 Author Share Posted April 5, 2020 I have learned so much today about face masks. Thanks @ThePhleo . I’m always surprised at all the knowledge that us collectors have outside of games. Thanks a bunch for the info. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox | 1,665 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fcgamer | 4,719 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Walking home from work last week. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trj22487 | 350 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesRobot | 5,786 Events Team · Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 Bandit mask til I can score a proper N95. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docile tapeworm | 4,196 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 22 hours ago, SuperJimtendo said: Same view from the other side of the counter. Thats weird look at that shirt though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drxandy | 3,225 Posted April 5, 2020 Share Posted April 5, 2020 My lady made a pokeball one and I stole it. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorEncore | 3,690 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Pretty much the same thing I've worn every day for the past 10 years. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boosted52405 | 178 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Good to see peeps in masks! I've been pretty secluded but need/want a mask. Highly doubt I can make one, so found some reasonable offerings on etsy. Anybody know any other online places in stock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skorp | 383 Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) I ordered an RPG/Dice style mask from someone awesome so can't wait to get it and I'll post! She will make a Mario one for me too when she has time. Love the masks! It has begun. I'm seeing more people with one than without. Edited April 7, 2020 by Skorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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