Comments on: Can You Use HVAC Filters in Coronavirus Masks? https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/can-you-use-hvac-filters-coronavirus-masks/ Building science knowledge, HVAC design, & fun Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:56:53 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 By: Premi https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/can-you-use-hvac-filters-coronavirus-masks/#comment-13522 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:19:03 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=can-you-use-hvac-filters-in-coronavirus-masks#comment-13522 Hello, I purchased a 3M
Hello, I purchased a 3M Filtrete 2200 filter to use in the pocket of the home made mask. but not sure which is the correct side to face out. the Arrow marking out? there are conflicting info on the internet & I am clueless.Also how I could use this filter before tossing it out.
would appreciate a prompt response.

Thanks

]]> By: Nancy https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/can-you-use-hvac-filters-coronavirus-masks/#comment-13347 Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:56:58 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=can-you-use-hvac-filters-in-coronavirus-masks#comment-13347 Any idea for how long the
Any idea for how long the MERV filter can be used in a face mask – one time use only, one week ?
Thank you

]]> By: Anne https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/can-you-use-hvac-filters-coronavirus-masks/#comment-13327 Sun, 02 Aug 2020 20:31:25 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=can-you-use-hvac-filters-in-coronavirus-masks#comment-13327 A couple of things to note:
A couple of things to note: MERV 16 is available from Filti, apparently the manufacturer, with instructions on how to use it in a mask. It is breathable. Also, polypropylene Pellon (the kind not needle-punched) is shown to have an antibacterial effect and is washable, since it’s a sewing product. Both MERV 16 and Pellon are still easy to find. But there may be a simpler answer, too: The developer of the fabric for the N95 has been working on a consumer equivalent, and he said that the closest he has found so far already exists: blue shop towels. He says that they are highly efficient filters. They’re easy to use as inner liners that you can just toss if you sweat.

]]> By: Nelson Anthony Hernandez https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/can-you-use-hvac-filters-coronavirus-masks/#comment-13312 Tue, 28 Jul 2020 03:29:52 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=can-you-use-hvac-filters-in-coronavirus-masks#comment-13312 I have a piece of activated
I have a piece of activated charcoal between the merv filter and the last layer of fabric. Works for us

]]> By: Sadie Lawrence https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/can-you-use-hvac-filters-coronavirus-masks/#comment-13124 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 01:00:43 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=can-you-use-hvac-filters-in-coronavirus-masks#comment-13124 After reading all of that
After reading all of that info. I still don’t know if it safe to sew in a 3m filter in masks

]]> By: Barbara K https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/can-you-use-hvac-filters-coronavirus-masks/#comment-13123 Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:49:43 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=can-you-use-hvac-filters-in-coronavirus-masks#comment-13123 I have sewn a number of cloth
I have sewn a number of cloth Masks with pockets. I bought some Merv 13 cloth from amazon or eBay and cut it to fit. It took quite a while to get it smoothly inserted in the pocket. I really do t want to be taking it in and out of the mask, especially if it is full of Covid 19 viruses. I’m thinking of making a few more masks with the Merv13 seen inbetween layers so that when I hand wash the mask it will get washed with dish soap as well with out possibly scattering viruses all over my house. Any reason to think this is a bad idea?
Thanks for any feed back.

]]> By: Mick https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/can-you-use-hvac-filters-coronavirus-masks/#comment-13116 Wed, 03 Jun 2020 10:19:34 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=can-you-use-hvac-filters-in-coronavirus-masks#comment-13116 I know I’m late to this
I know I’m late to this conversation, and I have no affiliation with this website, but I found some great COVID 19 face mask Before this purchase, I have been having a hard time finding masks that are comfortable and actually stay on. The earloops are truly amazing. I hope you can protect yourself.

]]> By: Lucy Pentram https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/can-you-use-hvac-filters-coronavirus-masks/#comment-13109 Sat, 30 May 2020 18:50:32 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=can-you-use-hvac-filters-in-coronavirus-masks#comment-13109 People on Etsy are selling
People on Etsy are selling Merv-13 mask sized filters that are advertised to be reusable (washable) and free of fiber glass particles. But now there’s talk of chemical binders. I’m not sure I can trust someone else’s assurances of non-toxicity. I’m looking into the fabric that medical instruments are sterilized in. It is supposed to keep out very small micron viruses. Expensive, but also durable.

]]> By: Erika Relyte https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/can-you-use-hvac-filters-coronavirus-masks/#comment-13079 Fri, 15 May 2020 04:37:06 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=can-you-use-hvac-filters-in-coronavirus-masks#comment-13079 In reply to Clair Clark.

Dear Curt,
Dear Curt,
I am a very experienced seamstress who is now making masks with pocket for filter. They are handmade in Pennsylvania with a choice of many Fabrics sizes are lg,med and child. If anyone wants to get in touch with me they can either get find me at erikarelyte@hotmail.com or my Etsy shop spunbymedesign. Thank you,Erika Relyte

]]> By: Francois Cloutier https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/can-you-use-hvac-filters-coronavirus-masks/#comment-13069 Sun, 10 May 2020 17:04:25 +0000 http://energyvanguard.flywheelsites.com/?blog_post=can-you-use-hvac-filters-in-coronavirus-masks#comment-13069 In reply to Robert Miller.

Hi Robert!
Hi Robert!
Where did 3M published that?

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