If you had an old used, undamaged gas mask and attached a brand new MSA certified filter then your odds of protection would be greatly increased. If you were to take a brand new gas mask and attach an old used filter then its effectiveness/protectiveness would most likely be near zero. It all comes down to education and reality versus Internet lore, and a small dose of science.
NBC GAS MASK M15 PLUS
They push these falsities in an attempt to scare you and buy their $200 plus dollar protective masks because, simply put, what business in the Capitalist economy can possibly compete with an effective mask that only costs four bucks. You will see many retailers touting this information. The Russian GP-5 is no different in that respect. There are many many misconceptions that abound on the Internet that simply because it is Russian or Eastern Bloc design and made many years ago it is of an inferior quality and offers no protection whatsoever. With the brief science out of the way it is time to discuss how this matters in terms of CBRN protective equipment. Specifically, surplus gas masks currently on the market for cheap even more specifically, the cheapest of the cheap, the Russian GP-5 mask.Īre they effective? All gas masks whether new or surplus, military or civilian are comprised of 3 basic elements rubber, metal and plastic. Zika, while obviously different is very similar in size again, size is the important factor here. The size (this is the important part to remember) is a length of approximately 970nm and a diameter of approximately 80nm. What are viruses such as Ebola or Zika? Yes, we know a virus is a little “bug” that does horrible things to people, but what is it really? Ebola is a member of the Filoviridae family of viruses and is a single stranded RNA type. In light of the current emerging threat of multiple maladies such as Ebola, Zika and the ever present Swine/Bird flues, I feel it is important to discuss certain aspects of personal protection what is effective, what is not effective and the precautions the average person can take.īefore I delve into the meat of this topic it is important to get a bit of science out of the way. CBRN stands for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear.
NBC GAS MASK M15 PRO
What most people call a gas mask is actually a CBRN (formerly known as NBC) Protective Mask or Pro Mask in military terms. The term gas mask is in itself a misnomer. The M15 Gas mask is compatible with the external air blowers ONYX 45 and the ONYX 90 assistant blowers via a flexible hose.There are many grossmisconceptions concerning the effectiveness/ineffectiveness of surplus “gas masks” currently on the marked.Adapter allows the common 40mm NATO filters.Long shelf life: The mask has 25 years shelf life.Efficient communication, a large field of vision, and the ability.Formulated from special rubber material for high resistance.Comfort and communication: The mask is lightweight and.The mask visor is made from clear polycarbonate and coated with a scratch-resistant finish and is specially designed to prevent the accumulation of water vapor on the visor and create a clear field of view for users. It is easy to wear & adjust the mask and is extremely lightweight.
The M-15 mask is made of a rubber mixture that resists the penetration of chemicals. The M15 NBC face mask provides the highest level of protection and complies with the CE standard and the European EN 136 standard, which are parallel to the Israel Standard SI 4013/5 for NBC masks. The M15 Mask is now offered for civilian use. The M15 is Israel's standard and well-known military respirator used by the Israeli Defense Forces and Law Enforcement for decades. The M15 Gas Mask is originally designed for military and police personnel, providing eye, face, and respiratory protection against all known NBC agents. Includes: M15 Gas Mask, with25 years/shelf life, CBRN Filter ,speaking membrane and a drinking tube.
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