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To: PA Engineer

The UV lights and/or O3 generator is my plan for the masks. Although I need to review things - the O3 will degrade rubber (like the rubber bands for the paper masks, or the rubber on my half masks). I can’t recall about the UV lights, although I think that is why I bought them as they won’t destroy the rubber.

The O3 is also bad on latex gloves and will destroy them.

One doctor was saying that just over time the rubber bands get too worthless to hold the mask tight. Perhaps grab a big bag of rubber bands at Staples?


621 posted on 03/01/2020 9:39:39 PM PST by 21twelve (Ever Vigilant. Never Fearful.)
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To: 21twelve
There are 18 left if stock and I don't think they will last long. Something else to consider:

Soiiw CH-360T Heat Sterilizer 300W 1.5L w/Timer Disinfection Box Manicure Pedicure SPA Salon Equipment for Sundry Beauty Hair Nail Metal Tools with Handle

The virus can be inactivated at 65C for 15 minutes: Heat inactivation of the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus

I have one arriving. Masks may wear out, however respirator (half face or full) should last a long time if the virus is inactivated. I was concerned about UVC penetrating both masks and filters.

Best.
623 posted on 03/01/2020 9:46:09 PM PST by PA Engineer (Liberate America from the Occupation Media.)
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