Post by Nadica (She/Her) on Jul 24, 2024 21:58:15 GMT
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It’s pool and beach season! Will a respirator work for swimming and water parks (or shower sans hair washing)?
Using my PortaCount 8020A, I tested the most accessible & affordable water-resistant respirator, 3M Aura 1870+, after 6 and 8 hours of wear at the pool (1.5hrs total of swimming) across a month. I did install a SIP valve in it – you get thirsty!
To see if you really need a water-resistant version, I then tested the 1870+ against a non-water resistant 3M Aura respirator with similar rubbery straps, the 9205+.
The results were surprisingly good all around.
It’s pool and beach season! Will a respirator work for swimming and water parks (or shower sans hair washing)?
Using my PortaCount 8020A, I tested the most accessible & affordable water-resistant respirator, 3M Aura 1870+, after 6 and 8 hours of wear at the pool (1.5hrs total of swimming) across a month. I did install a SIP valve in it – you get thirsty!
To see if you really need a water-resistant version, I then tested the 1870+ against a non-water resistant 3M Aura respirator with similar rubbery straps, the 9205+.
The results were surprisingly good all around.