What's inside a GP-5 filter?

What's inside a GP-5 filter?
In this video I cut open a GP-5 filter to show you what is inside, a particulate filter containing asbestos, a divider section, activated charcoal pellets and a cotton wool layer to contain the charcoal.
Please do not cut open a GP-5 filter inside your house and follow rules for asbestos disposal.
There is also lots of shards of metal and paint dust that come loose when opening these filters.
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[@smokingtooka6249]

there’s nothing like opening a can of asbestos for dinner

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Yummm stomach cancer.

[@MisterChernobyl]

Weaponsandstuff93 from when does aSbESTOs give You cancer (especially for The stomach) or idk

[@MG-wi1eq]

smoking tooka "Let's get this out onto a tray"

[@MG-wi1eq]

"No hiss"

[@shannonnorris4887]

smoking tooka haha

[@tdf2668]

The GP5 filter is my favorite canned food

[@btgllia9984]

Thinking now thats really like canned food

[@supergamer3152]

😋

[@1touchmyself]

Idk why but i want to use that filter so badly

[@OVERLORD420]

Mine too I eat it every day

[@sumdumho4232]

Same

[@blaster1719]

Smoke: What’s in the canister? Me: A B E S T O S

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Yup

[@gazprods4845]

Hahahaha tovarish, i actually laughed

[@monsoon3220]

Arsole

[@s0renja]

That's why sledge is so slow

[@Neowofetch]

@A_Loaaf They actually sprayed Axe Spray on my mask while i was wearing, i had to remove it cause it does not filter smell

[@B_Site]

when you need two filters to filter a filter

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Yeah lol

[@fork2309]

yo dawg i heard you like filters…

[@trycoldman2358]

*CRISPY*

[@aaronaustin8303]

Your even here

[@yeahmate321]

Why ŤŪ

[@slavsbeslavs5761]

QWITHPY

[@MyMusiqman]

Lmao never thought I'd see you here

[@v_Shami]

oh look, its me but larger.

[@TreacherousFennec]

I like the "straight to the point" way of you explaining things. No logo animation that lasts 20 seconds, no loud and obnoxious greetings, nothing out of the topic. You may record your stuff home in a room anything but tidy, but you give more info and give better explanations than many other people. You're pretty good at what you're doing.

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Cheers

[@ivory231]

I agree. Man even got me into history and this type of stuff!

[@idktutorials9125]

forgets to wash the can opener, has beans after video "hmm these taste like a gp-5 smells. "

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Delicious asbestos seasoning

[@iulian29-67]

Short answer: lung cancer Long answer: a delicious soviet dish, that comes in a preserved, canned, form, called *A S B E S T O S*

[@snufkin4374]

Life Of Ivan if you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to financial compensation.

[@maddoxc.145]

@@snufkin4374 from the law offices of trademark and copyright.

[@privyetcomrade4841]

Like American beer, low percentage of the good stuff.

[@goawaylol4678]

The absolute mad man

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Yeah I would not recommend cutting a GP-5 filter open.

[@simonetarga9908]

Soviet soldier: this thing will save me? Soviet officer: weeell.... It will make you die slower

[@victigr]

Soviet officer: you won't die from nerve gas...

[@thegoodnewsguy1315]

AznGuy Jr. yep when it’s newly manufactured it’s fine but over time it deteriorates.

[@AngryPenguin22]

You really saved me from breathing in some nasty stuff. I bought a bunch of gp5 filters on ebay when the whole covid thing started. I'm glad i found your videos before i ever put one on.

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Glad to help

[@epistaxisjelly1658]

Best unboxing video I’ve seen I in a while

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Asboxing video

[@patrickyoung2151]

youve saved me from buying the wrong filters! when i ordered my gp5 a couple months ago, i almost bought 3 soviet filters for it! you have done the internet a great service!

[@spy9773]

lol when I saw the can opener I thought... never seen that tactic 😂

[@WeaponCollector]

Great video, and very interesting, this has got to be one of the tests loads of people want to see, i'd imagine this will get a lot of views.

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Cheers, lots of people have moaned it's not safe to do, hence why at the beginning I took a load of precautions, but even so, I doubt the risks are massive.

[@daddyspacebear]

after watching this video, I was diagnosed with mesothelioma and I may be entitled to financial compensation

[@deimosphob]

you should burn the particle filter to see how much of the weave is actually asbestos, however, I would advise doing it outside in a well ventilated area

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

I'm keeping it safely triple bagged until I get a good electric microscope.

[@milkwalker3259]

Weaponsandstuff93 could you burn it after doing that ? It would indeed be interesting to see how much asbestos in in there. Or open it and such. Greetings from the netherlands my dude keep making great vids.

[@talbeckbarlstilskin7452]

In the outside

[@buzzbikegearofficial]

@@Weaponsandstuff93 burn it

[@SW-ii5gg]

@@Weaponsandstuff93 Burn it!

[@charleybentley6358]

I would pay good money for someone to do that so I can wear my gp5 with a correct filter

[@alfieogden]

Finally been waiting for one of these

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Cool

[@wadeslovick2815]

NOOOOOO! ASBESTOSS! MY ONLY WEAKNESS! *AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!*

[@basedmax9029]

Tar tar sauce

[@Alexander-iq5yq]

Up to 10% of workers heavily exposed for at least 10 years die because of their exposure. I'm scared of the stuff personally, but it seems that the exposure here wouldnt even rate 0.1% of what people who got sick we're exposed to.

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

True but smaller amounts of asbestos can lead to other lung problems such as asbestosis, asthma, breathing difficulties etc. So messing about with asbestos is never a smart idea.

[@Alexander-iq5yq]

@@Weaponsandstuff93 I agree. It's better safe than sorry. I wouldn't even stand next to it, but I guess that's perhaps irrational.

[@Bigcheese1334]

That a relief

[@FC-mo5ju]

Thank you for doing this very instructive vidéo !

[@Sgt_Kane]

Nice little disection, its interesting to say the least to see a soviet filter on the inside. Quality content!

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Cheers

[@kaydenscudder8405]

I loved watching your gas masks vids when I was in middle school, now I have a collection of em and filters

[@thepariah3516]

Why do I feel the urge to write a song about asbestos?

[@SlickTwigDotWAVfile]

The Pariah do it.

[@sdgoer6424]

do it

[@luissalazar3811]

YEESSSS

[@_anthrax101_5]

Im late but pls do it.

[@EIBozo]

I’m really late but listen to that urge

[@ottoman_reenactor_ct]

Blyat this is sad

[@basedmax9029]

For mask, yes. But remember, soviet Russia have 99.999.999 million other filters. As a mask owner, you cannot get disease when you breathe when filter is not damaged. Unless filter has BIG dent you should be fine

[@MrThewildrider]

M E S O T H I L I O M A

[@daiz3l]

Breath in *A S 🅱 E S T O S*

[@MoneyForFun255]

DaiZel 🅰️ S 🅱️ E S T 🅾️ S

[@LIITEMIES]

@@MoneyForFun255 T A

[@watanglipuhadjar2654]

filter 2 (after the charcoal filter) can be replaced with an air filter from parts of a new motor matic vehicle. then to be more sterile you can add a material coatings from the n95 mask as the third layer. so in order to be maintained, the mask is used only once in certain of emergency conditions (usually toxic gas). mask model can be made according your taste, but using the hose as a respirator connector is better because the filter can be replaced in many times. honestly i have never made it but from the instructions of this video you can imagine the results later like what. thanks ☺️👌

[@jaycee7594]

I tip my hat to you sir! Having the Kahunas to take one apart - And you didn't bust your mums best tin opener! bonus! - Now where do you dispose of the asbestos layer? council tip? gret vid mate

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

I'm keeping it triple bagged for further inspection.

[@nectarieienasoaie8541]

Jesus Christ dude, don't be a hater, BIN THAT RESPIRATOR!

[@blossomtrash6113]

I wore a lot of gas masks with the filters when I was a kid and now I'm pretty sure I'll die of lung cancer in the future :D

[@Ccollector24]

blossomtrash die?

[@viraldisc1120]

the charcoal is filtering the filter and cotton is filtering the charcoal you'll be just fine

[@blossomtrash6113]

@@viraldisc1120 i don't think soviet masks have charcoal....

[@blasteralien]

@@blossomtrash6113 they do

[@sodkijezu8748]

@@blossomtrash6113 Every military filter has charcoal.

[@thischannelisnotacceptable2499]

Great idea using a can opener to open the filter

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Pretty easy way to do it.

[@Scott-gt6od]

Well done sir

[@ayy-lec6462]

Very interesting, great video

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Cheers

[@demuluxphotography2748]

I have cut open an ekastu a2b2e2k2p3 filter and it had like suspicious looking parts that like blocked the charcoal and were put between the activated carbon and the particulate filter it hab like long thick fibers there. Also the Particulate filter didnt burn it just smelt like plastic when I put the flame under it. The filter expired in 1992 but i dont know when it was made i think in like the 1970s. Do you know if there could be any asbestos inside ?

[@pericodelospalotes5738]

Beautiful Bostok Amphibia, your piece has the same mesh bracelet than mine

[@georgr22]

nice, I have the exact same can opener.

[@christopher-2000]

Awesome video

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Thanks.

[@Cherry-bq4oh]

I wore my gas mask for fun all the time when I was little. Rest in peace me.

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Which mask? Get a lung x-ray taken if you are worried.

[@Cherry-bq4oh]

gp5. mmm asbestos

[@jaded_piper]

@@Cherry-bq4oh with the filter? god, man, you should get an xray

[@Cherry-bq4oh]

@@jaded_piper maybe at some point.

[@Elfaropurpura]

Are you ok?

[@hardiehardley]

Any way to get dummy/gutted filters for reenactment purposes?

[@invisibleninja8221]

part of the super episode you have a super channel on KZbin interested in such masks and super discuss them! I leave like 👍

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Cheers

[@idk-us3ix]

Ya I have been waiting

[@epiksuper]

wow thats rlly intresting

[@colinboyd9121]

What pocket microscope do you recommend? Looks super handy tbh

[@seonruiz4835]

Is It possible to empty out an old fillter and just use it as a prop on the mask?

[@BackPorchMods]

Where can I get a new production filter that fits a gp5

[@mitchellhollen8434]

What are the little silver strands on the particul filter it on the bottom cap on my filter

[@enzomutt]

what a mad man

[@MisterChernobyl]

0:12 aSbESTOs, now You dont need to watch The video.

[@iseokk]

I love a can of gp5 filter in the morning

[@tommygun6028]

Great Show 😎👍🤝

[@floatstreak2323]

So... you can attach the filter to the mask, if you pratically remove everything in it?

[@ShionMadarame898]

Which gas mask has a safer filter cause I'm getting the vintage gas mask

[@jejex7759]

We need an Q&A livestream!

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

I'll hopefully do one tomorrow.

[@gpasdidee2797]

Thank's for your vidéo :D

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

No worries.

[@pupmups-rq1cc]

is that what literally is in the canister

[@javidmirza4584]

pupmups pretty much

[@javidmirza4584]

pupmups consider that this particular mask and filter for it were made in 50s-80s

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Yes

[@spicyeggs4151]

Smoke has to kill you now that you know

[@fraizuh]

Canista*

[@HEDGEHOG501]

There's a way to open the can without broken it?

[@tenebriswoof8675]

3:02 ahh good old fashioned Canned tuna, what a good day to be alive, finally some snacks.

[@tenebriswoof8675]

Mmmm O S B E S T O E S

[@s.carpenter5278]

Could I cut my filter open take the asbestosis off of the other half and glue it back together and have my filter without it. And I want to have the filter on just without the asbestosis im not using it for gas just for cosplay

[@Gothmetalhead13]

You sir, have a lot more balls than I do. I hope you survived without inhaling any. This was a good video, thanks, although I do wonder why there was any asbestos at all in the paper section. (On a side note, theoretically shouldnt the charcoal and cotton prevent any inhalation of the fibres?)

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Because the Soviets mixed asbestos into the paper layer. As for blocking the asbestos, depends on how small the fibres are that break off.

[@Gothmetalhead13]

Aye, I know that, but why bother? There was so little asbestos it would be unable to really add anything to the filters potency, so it makes little sense to use/waste it on something so trivial.

[@bsanchez3563]

Is it the pleated material or the cardboard?

[@techstormdarkvision3590]

I have a question about your M15. As an M65 clone, do any issues with the M65 (more specifically problems with the seal) carry over to the M15 or any other M65 clones?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

The M15 has a peripheral seal so makes a much better seal than the M65, the Czech CM4 has similar seal problems to the M65, the Bulgarian PG-1 that I have also seals better than the M65 but not quite as well as an M15.

[@patstrzeszewski3240]

Can you dissect a pro 2000 filter

[@Uajd-hb1qs]

That was a nice watch you had on.

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

The Vostok?

[@Uajd-hb1qs]

Oh no way. I've got several Vostoks. What model is it?

[@not_so_weird]

Could you remove the entire particle filters insides but keep the shell? I wanna know if you can “Deactivate” a filter for costume/cosplay purposes

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Yes but you need to get every fibre out or it poses a risk.

[@evyn04]

YES

[@omen5407]

The fun thing about GP-5 filter is it can sometimes be more deadly than the gas itself

[@tomaszstolarczyk1041]

say, do you think that if I would open it like you did, clean from insides, clean it again and glue it, would it be safe?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

If you did it really carefully then yes but it's risky as you may leave fibres inside

[@SlavicBoi]

Would you be able to take the Asbestos part off of the bottom and take out the charcoal/lead stuff and be able to have a cosplay filter?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Not really, that's just going to cause more problems.

[@DamianAI9]

NICE

[@monolitwoods]

So could you technically remove the particle filter with abesotos and still use the other part as a filter or cosplay?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

In theory but good luck doing that and not making the filter even riskier.

[@duncanaskildson3618]

Would a GP5 filter still be useful for safety uses after the particulate filtration section was removed? If not, I could eventually remove the particulate filter and just put the GP5 back together for cosplay and skits. Correct?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Only against vapour but they are long since expired, I would not recommend opening them to gut them as that is far riskier.

[@conn0rized292]

The Forbidden Tourist's Delight

[@Mrwilliam22120]

Is There a way to open the filter, take out the asbestos from it and weld it back to it's original form ?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Yes but it's not really safe, I'd say get a new filter for the GP-5 really

[@peterviezik2602]

I use a polish filter dark green and looks allmost identical as the GP5 filtr

[@MONSTERkillNOT]

Is it possible to somehow block the asbest filter and still have it on? No need to work, just so i can berathe?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

I did a video on that.

[@reverseshotgun721]

Hopefully soon we can get some data for GP-7/PMK filters, assuming we don’t already. If that sort of info exists already, I’d like to know.

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

If someone can be bothered to pay for a testing fee.

[@DutchDukeMan]

4:11 are those shiny little particles the asbestos?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Probably just talc

[@toxiccan9968]

GUYS GUYS IVE BEEN BREATHING IN CLEAN AIR 24/7 HELP I CANT STOP

[@icecoldwolfz]

Can I buy a new filter for my gp5

[@connorlange594]

Is that the way you normally open canned food?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Well it's a tin opener, I obviously thoroughly cleaned it after doing this video.

[@74u14]

I've got a Tan Mask which looks like a GP-5 , And I've throw out the filter , i may of breathed into it about 100+ times , I'm not sure if the model of filter had asbestos , I'm wondering what model of mask and filter I have.

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Probably just a discoloured GP-5.

[@74u14]

Alright , thanks mate.

[@Remon_]

I have heard that the filters contain a percentage of lead which can dissolve to inside the filter or something over time, or in the paint. Anyway either im curious about testing it with one of those lead tester things, i dont know how accurate those are but i guess they can give a general idea whether something has lead in or not. Not sure how much it will be able to detect, i have never used one. Also im curious about the paint on the intake containing lead, which i doubt, but hey i wouldn't be surprised if it did.

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

As the filters also contain asbestos, best not to use it.

[@-YellowFruit-]

I find it hilarious you used a can opener to open that up.

[@ll_e4572]

After get rid of particles filter and activated charcoal the empty can is totally safe right?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Only if you can get 100% of the contents out.

[@gasmask9832]

well this is nice to know my canister came in today

[@saijoneon2496]

I Wonder how much asbestos is inside the SzM-41M Filter (that big filter that needs to be carried in a bag with hose)

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Do you mean EO-16 coffee can filters? A fair bit.

[@captain_crazeh]

If I were to make my GP5 filter safe by cutting the bottom of the filter off and removing the asbestos-containing filter and sealing it in a bag, and doing all of this at the end of my street, would I be potentially putting everyone around in danger? Also do construction filter masks block asbestos?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Anybody in your house potentially. You need a P3/P100 filter to block asbestos.

[@captain_crazeh]

Weaponsandstuff93 But what if I were to quickly dunk the cut-open asbestos-containing filter into some water? Would the asbestos go into the water or would it not stick or something. Because even though the person I’m buying the gas mask from says that the gp5 mask and filter are brand new and will work 100% I do not trust him and want to be safe.

[@justin764]

Can openers worked like a charm...interesting

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Only where you can actually open them.

[@ihatenerds4689]

Could the drinking tube on the FM12 let in contaminated air?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Not if it doesn't have a rip in it.

[@marombestander2616]

So what if you take everything out and just leave the metal thing and wash it can you wear it then?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Yes but make sure you totally get all of it out

[@marombestander2616]

@@Weaponsandstuff93 both filters or only the first one because the seccond could be difficult

[@idrinkbbs]

What is the mask and filter your using to protect yourself?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

With out rewatching the video think it was the 3M 7500 with p3 filters

[@Lardian]

If the paint on a soviet gp 5 filter is roumered to be lead based doesn't that mean the paint on the Gp-5 metal piece would have it too? If so, would it be a concern for the household air?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

I'm pretty sure lead paint is only a risk when it breaks up and can be inhaled.

[@Lardian]

Weaponsandstuff93 Okay, thanks

[@dmitrypetrenko545]

may use some Half facial mask that blocks asbestos and gp5 or other one at the same time solve the problem?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

That's why I had the mask on at the start, because gas mask filters block inhalation of dust.

[@tonger7018]

oh goodness thanks for making this video but next time please wear gloves, the metal shards cold cut you and asbestos is likes to stick into your fingers (when new) also, I haven't watched your videos in quite some time, but congrats on 64k (almost 65k) subscribers!

[@gasmaskreviewer122]

Safety tips to avoid danger next video cuts open gp5 filter lol

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

As I was showing what's inside, I took a lot of precautions as well.

[@americangrease1401]

do the gp7 filters have asbestos too?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Probably

[@hauptmannfriedrichkonrad4105]

Hey mate, since you say that gp5 has low percentage of asvbestos, if we breathe all of em we are still fine and not on a danger level?

[@Weaponsandstuff93]

Any asbestos can lead to lung damage, how many times do I have to explain this.

[@hauptmannfriedrichkonrad4105]

Weaponsandstuff93 yes i understand but you not answering my question, am i still be fine if i inhale that 3% asbestos? Cause i have been using them filter for 2month now

[@jamiehughes5573]

EnVy DreaM CSGO wait 4 decades and you will be coughing up blood and struggling to breathe

[@random12fps72]

Hey, As I've shown you on twitter I opened my soviet canister. After 3 months the bags which I stored the particular layer in started to decompose. So I put the particular layer carefully inside a glass jar and closed it (+ I put duct tape on top so it won't open by accident). A small amount of the particular layer (about 1x1cm and 0.3cm in height in total) flew away. I think I probably don't need to call any fuzzy hazmat disposal teams??? The area which I opened my filter is an open area but its surrounded by apartments. Also lastly I only used gloves and a respirator to open the filter, how do I properly clean or decontaminate myself. Me and my friend just used a lot of soap and scratching afterward.

[@FSKN-Rossii]

Random12FPS That is so fuckin dramatic dude really you had it covered

[@tennesseeboi6704]

Are you trying to make the Bible goddamn