Respirator 3M HF-800SD - SafetyQuip Review

[@concibar4267]

Thanks for the Speech membrane demonstration! :) Was looking for my own half mask for some of my workshop projects for some time and the pandemic made me finally follow through ;)

[@darthvaper5828]

How comfortable is it to wear for extended periods of time? I have another 3M half mask respirator that hurts the bridge of my nose and the top of my head if I wear it for more than an hour. Thanks.

[@concibar4267]

@@darthvaper5828 Hi, I recently tried it out for about 3 hours. It get's sweaty and it does push on your nose. The buildup of warmth&moisture feels better than surgical masks imo, because no wet cloth is pressed on my face. I didn't feel "hurt" by it, the silicone is quite soft and bendable. It did leave shallow imprints on my face after removing the mask (after 3hrs) that quickly went away. The tension on the straps is evenly distributed and the top-strap is adjustable. It's hard to accurately quantify _how_ uncomfortable a facemask is^^ But that goes for all pain I assume.

[@darthvaper5828]

Thank you for the very detailed reply, I'm a paramedic in California, and the masks my company provide are cheapo's, and don't really make a good seal :/ Can I ask where you got yours? Thank you.

[@drummerboy67003]

@@darthvaper5828 Grainger and industrialsafety.com have them. I just ordered one.

[@Monogrammaton]

@@darthvaper5828 Few people are as smart or as willing as you to protect yourself and your community with the quality respiratory protection equipment! Much respect. I'm here to upgrade to this model.

[@urbexgecko]

Appreciate the talking with mask on test 👌

[@ryanb8577]

Nice Video Tim! Thanks!

[@SafetyQuip]

Thanks Ryan,

[@ulyssescpt]

Hi. I'm having problems finding the filters/cartridges for the half mask respirator. The other 3m masks have a cartridge/attachment for particulates. I see in your video the particulates attachment. Would you recommend a place online where they have a large selection of filters for the HF-800SD.

[@SafetyQuip]

Howdy, if you're in Australia we can help. Here's a weblink: www.safetyquip.com.au/ use the key words "secure click" for a quick result. If you're elsewhere in the world, we would maybe suggest contacting the manufacturer 3M for a recommendation on the easiest source for the filters. Best of luck & stay safe.

[@MissionMochi]

Now all they need is to make a quick latch variant!

[@SafetyQuip]

Nice suggestion. It's a thumbs up from us.

[@sarahhanawalt2036]

Could a teacher wear this comfortably and wear for seven hours and teach a classroom full the students? How well does it protect against COVID-19 with poor air quality in the classroom?

[@SafetyQuip]

Hi Sarah. Great question. The product is designed to protect against particulates, including tiny particulates like a virus. Whilst nothing offers 100% certainty of protection, it’s an excellent choice of respirator. Be sure to use the P2/P3 filters though. The speech diaphragm helps enormously for others to hear you speaking. Plenty of people wear this respirator all day during their working day. Hope this helps. All the best teaching in these crazy times.

[@mikanaga]

hey sarah my husband uses these at work. wears them 8+ hours a day. mask is comfortable, and offers superior protection to cloth masks and even n95.

[@eyousif0e]

@@mikanaga is he a physician

[@Monogrammaton]

Thank all you incredible people who are wiling to protect your community

[@fishmanfairclough7530]

Can I ask what size the mask is and what would be the best size for regular adult male? thanks :)

[@SafetyQuip]

Hello, yes, there's small, medium and large sizes. We find the vast majority of regular males are size medium. The only way to be absolutely sure though is by fit-testing (hooking up to a portacount machine that formally tests the seal of a respirator).

[@ben54322]

hf-800sd, its a standard size, I used 3m 7503 at the hospital. Thank you

[@SafetyQuip]

Yes, most people find the fit to be excellent.

[@ColonelCampbellAI2024]

800 is the series. 801, 802, 803 are the sizes. (S, M, L) 7503 is 7500 series, large

[@ben54322]

@@SafetyQuip hi. I have a friend in Australia. You think he be able to get a sample of a filter for Hf800sd. The purpose it's to refit my unit. It can be an used filter. It's only for the black adapter.

[@enixfire]

does the mask work if you have a beard?

[@SafetyQuip]

Howdy. The wearer does need to be clean-shaven for a good face seal.

[@VinOnline]

will this protect against COVID-19?

[@SafetyQuip]

A half-mask respirator like this with a P2 or P3 filter would typically provide good protection against a virus.

[@braedonharris9802]

P100 ok?

[@TimCeallaigh]

@@braedonharris9802 P100 is US NIOSH equivalent to EU P3, while 95 is equivalent to P2