3M 8511 Particulate Sanding Respirator N95 with Valve, 10-Pack
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of 3M 8511 Particulate Sanding Respirator N95 with Valve, 10-Pack
Customer Review: Not good for H1N1, good for other things
Summary: 4 Stars
We had these in case one of us got sick with H1N1 and we had to prevent the other one from getting sick. Well, I got the flu. We bought these because of the "easy to wear for long periods of time" claim. However, we didn't realize that the "valve" was actually a flap that opens when you exhale. Not exactly effective in preventing my germs from getting out in the open when I cough. I should have thought harder about what a "valve" meant, but I was just going off the comfortablility claims rather than what that actually meant. I believe they added the "Sanding" description sometime after I bought it last spring.
I could understand how they would work well in wood working, but in the virus area, get a traditional N95 without the valve.
Customer Review: Comfortable, effective respirator
Summary: 5 Stars
I use these mostly for woodworking, mainly while sanding, but also while sweeping or blowing out the garage. The valve is a big upgrade from the old valveless respirators as it provides a way to exhale without fogging your glasses. The fit is good. The respirator is easy to put on and take off; elastic bands keep it on tightly without being overly tight, at least on me; I have not had any problem getting a good fit or seal.
The part over the bridge of the nose does interfere with my glasses resting where they should, but I haven't yet found a respirator that doesn't.
These are highly recommended for dusty tasks like sanding, cleaning, etc.
Customer Review: Absolutely great dust mask
Summary: 5 Stars
I love these masks. I use them when mowing the yards, vacuuming the carpet, and grinding metal on my bench grinder in the garage. They're also great when smoke is in the air ... neighbor's BBQ or So Cal brush fire. I find them to be OK on comfort for 2 hours or so, which is fine. My glasses fog when I'm more active as when mowing the yards. I don't mind readjusting mask/glasses to get rid of the fog. It's just so nice to breathe clean air. They go for about $3.50 each in the local home improvement stores.
Paid $15.71 for a 10 pack and shipping was free. Purchased on 11-15-2009 directly from Amazon.
Customer Review: the Best I have ever found
Summary: 5 Stars
I work in dirt and dust, and I do woodwork as a hobby. So, I have been using dust masks for years. These are the best yet. They fit perfectly around your nose due to the "M" nose clip. And the dual straps are a must for a proper fit around the edges. The exaust valve is nice to let out heat and moisture. And in the winter if you breath slowly it won't pop open the valve and acually keeps you warmer. I wear these a lot. They are so comfortable, I don't even feel like I'm wearing one.Customer Review: well made
Summary: 4 Stars
I would consider these masks of higher quality over the standards at the box stores. Strong but not tight straps and securely attached, many of the rubber band type straps break and or pull out of the staple on other lower quality masks.
Nice breathing feature reduces fog up with goggles and the mask is constructed of a nice soft material.
Very comfortable!
Only reason why I didn't give them 5 stars is because they're a little high in price.