Public Service announcement!

[vacuumdevil]

It come to my attention that certain people the vacuum cleaner community are spreading misinformation about masks.
Cutting up vacuum cleaner bags will not protect you against the coronavirus covid-19.
Please pass this information on to anybody in need.

 

[fantomfan57]

Alex,

thank you for posting this. I really appreciate you taking the time to let us know you care.

Best of luck with everything.

Garry

 

[abcvacplacentia]

Hey Alex

Is your concern that people won't be able to fit a homemade mask to their face if they simply cut up a HEPA bag? Or, is it because the HEPA material won't work? The CDC is saying that a N95 mask is NOT required for civilians at the grocery store. It's only required for healthcare workers in a closed environment filled with CCP Virus patients.

You also did not disclose any info about the actual filtration of those gas masks. What is it? Do you have that info? Does it filter beyond N95? If so, how much?

It is possible to 3D print a mask that will fit your face at least as well as a standard N95 mask and then use a small piece of HEPA filter in it. I know because a friend of mine has already made one. The big question is whether that is even worth doing for a typical civilian who is not in a hospital environment and surrounded by CCP Virus patients.

 

[huskyvacs]

The N95 type mask is the only mask that can filter out virus particles. No other mask will. The only reason they are saying not to buy it unless you are a doctor is to keep people from hoarding them, because they only have a lifespan of a day, and you cannot reuse them.

Buying and using a mask at all is totally stupid and nonsense anyway, because the virus spreads through your mucous membranes - which means your eyes too, not just your nose and mouth. You would have to wear sealed swimming or construction goggles too which would make you look pretty ridiculous.

Also, no - a gas mask will in no way at all stop the corona virus because they are meant to filter pollution particulates and chemical irritants - not a flu virus.

Making your own mask with a HEPA filter (come on, really?) is a big no-no and a fool's errand done by people who do not understand the flu virus or how masks work. It is for large household dust particles - not viruses.

The best thing to do is use sanitizer before and after leaving the store, use the wipes in the store to sanitize the cart handles. Do not touch your face. When you get home, wash your hands with hot water and dish soap. That's all you can do. I have been out to over a dozen stores this month, I don't use any masks or gloves, and not gotten sick at all.

 

[panasonicvac]

Not related to the topic but...

Are you planning on doing videos of both the Jasper and the Capricorn? Those are some of my favorite looking Mieles.

 

[vaclab]

Here's Some Links And Info For Inquiring Minds

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices...n95-respirators-and-surgical-masks-face-masks
"The 'N95' designation means that when subjected to careful testing, the respirator blocks at least 95 percent of very small (0.3 micron) test particles. If properly fitted, the filtration capabilities of N95 respirators exceed those of face masks. However, even a properly fitted N95 respirator does not completely eliminate the risk of illness or death."

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/respirator-use-faq.html
"CDC does not recommend the routine use of respirators outside of workplace settings (in the community). Most often, spread of respiratory viruses from person-to-person happens among close contacts (within 6 feet). CDC recommends everyday preventive actions to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, such as avoiding people who are sick, avoiding touching your eyes or nose, and covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue. People who are sick should stay home and not go into crowded public places or visit people in hospitals. Workers who are sick should follow CDC guidelines and stay home when they are sick."

Best common mask I can find that's far better than the typical N95 mask:
3M 9332 (Rated FFP3) and tested to 99.6% removal of particles FAR smaller than 0.3 microns. This mask is sometimes referred to as N99.
https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/do-pollution-masks-work/

 

[vacuumdevil]

@abcvacplacentia The CDC has trying to keep people from panic buying masks so their first responders have enough ,but really everybody should have then own.
It's time to get over the social stigma about wearing masks in public.

I do disclose what type of filtration those masks are. P-100 on the 3m.

P3 & CBRN NATO filter cartridge .
@huskyvacs
As stated in the video briefly ,I am not recommending charcoal only filters.
CBRN and p3 filters are designed to handle viruses and other really fine particulate.


@vaclab Bill if you lived in an actual City you would have it already. I know you would be in intensive care with your underlying health conditions.
Please don't repeat the government propaganda.

 

[crazykirbydude]

The sheer amount of dumbassery that has transpired as a result of this virus is truly astonishing. What is the deal with people buying all of the toilet paper? I don't think chronic diarrhea is one of the coronavirus symptoms!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I agree!

I bought toilet paper and paper towels on OCTOBER. I have 5 rolls in both bathrooms, plus, oon the linen closet.
I don't NEED any, and will NOT be 'out there buying any".

 

[vaclab]

Alex, Now I Know Why You Act The Way You Do

You are a conspiracy theorist and believe that the government is out to to get you. This isn't China. You really believe that the CDC and the FDA are lying and any info not approved by you, an uneducated high school graduate (did you even graduate?) must be false.

"@vaclab Bill if you lived in an actual City you would have it already. I know you would be in intensive care with your underlying health conditions.
Please don't repeat the government propaganda."

Can anyone say "pathological liar?" And this isn't the first time either.

Your statement is not only completely false, wishing ANYONE physical harm/death should get you BANNED from this website. You are the worst offender that spreads nothing but intentional toxicity on as many posts as possible. Again, any thought/opinion other than yours is simply not to be tolerated.

Don't even get me started on "Working Water Lift"...

Some people may already know this but I started my YouTube channel because of the massive misinformation/outright lies I saw on two other channels. Performance Tests and Vacuum Facts (JohnnyL8).

Moderator: Normally I would never respond to anyone in this manner, but Alex has crossed the line far too many times twisting Vacuumland into something intentionally disgusting and unpleasant.

Bill

 

[madman]

Viruses are not 'particles.' They transmit through the air by being attached to particles, such as dust, water droplets, etc. When someone coughs and spews millions of microscopic virus-laden snot water droplets into the air, they float around in the air for several minutes or more for other people to breathe in. Guess what? Screw the CDC, I'd rather wear a mask that *might* protect me as opposed to just breathing in sick people air.

Too late for me, anyway

 

[vacuumdevil]

@vaclab bill you have never taken the time to get to know me or anybody else.

I do not subscribe to any conspiracy theories to clarify.
I also have a full education to clarify. I don't know why that would be in question?
I do not personally insult you I try to stay far away from you and your toxicity.
Once again you have turned something into some sort of argument about your ego.
I'm simply stating that I wish you to be careful since you're in a high-risk category. Both older and overweight.

I really resent the continued accusation of you calling me a liar.
Vacuum Facts aka JohnnyL8 has been discussed about is Dyson fandom misleading people plenty of times on here and elsewhere I don't think that's subject needs be revisited.

I'm sorry that this bickering must continue why don't you man up and just send me an email/dm I've even offered to debate you in a live stream.

Please stop submitting vacuum land to your nastiness.

 

[vacuumdevil]

@madman With you on wearing proper protective gear!

@panasonicvac yes there's already videos up on my patreon page. More videos to come on them for sure.

 

[unimatic1140]

Please guys no need to get nasty with each other, Alex what you said about "living in a actual city" was totally out of line and uncalled for.

Please we're all under a lot of stress right now with this disaster and the last thing we need any of that here. Be nice please, it's more important now more than ever.

 

[vacfan1982]

Bill "Again, any thought/opinion other than yours is simply not to be tolerated"

Talk about the pot calling the kettle black

And don't make assumptions about someone you don't know and have never met. You are so condescending.

 

[crazykirbydude]

You guys really need to knock it off.

 

[tekjunkie28]

So let me just give you the 100% truth. The N95 masks absolutely protect you from the virus. They are 5x more effective than wearing nothing at all. The mask with stop the virus because in the general public setting the airborne particles are spit and mucus and they get stopped by the mask. Oddly enough in the hospital setting the masks are barely adequate. When the patient gets intubated the virus is aerosolized which the mask is useless against. The reason the CDC and media push that is because there is not enough makes for even the medical workers working with regular patients or patients not on ventilators. Yes they absolutely lied and you will see that come out more in the next week or so.

I suggest you avoid people all together and wash your hands. Fomites are a big issue with the general public outside of social distancing.

My wife is in microbiology and works with this stuff. It’s absolutely no joke and we are so ill prepared. The only way to protect the healthcare workers is to have them wear a full containment suit.

Surgical masks are useful if you already have the virus. They are to protect others by capturing your mucus when you talk. They do nothing for filtering air. Also if you have facial hair all masks are useless.

Using a vacuum cleaner back may work but I wouldn’t do it bc breathing through one would be near impossible and create other issues.

 

[link9454]

Alex, you’re straining credulity

Seriously, Bill links to information regarding masks and the like as well as where you can find one, and you say he’s spreading propaganda?

Better yet, you go on youtube and selectively crop his comment to make it look like an unprovoked attack, give no context, and call him stupid? At first I gave you the benefit of the doubt, but you are making a mountain out of a mole hill and looking stupid as a result. Oh and go on to make a veiled wish for his health to go down hill. Awesome, really big of you.

Regarding the masks thing, try not to buy any unless you need them, or you are contributing to the global shortage. The only people who should use them are people who are regularly exposed (medical professionals or folks who work with the public), have an underlying health condition that would make infection more likely or more dangerous (COPD or Asthma, a suppressed immune system, extreme age, etc), or someone who is already sick just to add that much more protection over the self isolation you should already be doing.

 

[vacfan1982]

Where did Alex wish his health to go downhill? I got the impression he was trying to help people?