Playalung Smog and Pollution Masks Smog, dust, and pollution masks.
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There is no hard rule for mask sizing. Most males with a good sized head wear the large; most females medium. That being said, If you are a male with a particularly narrow or small head, the medium may be a better choice. Same goes for females with large skulls; you may want a large.
Yes. The Techno Replacement Filters and Sportsta Replacement Filters can be used interchangeably between both types of masks. So if you love the camouflage look of the Sportsta Mask, but want the maximum filtration of the Techno Mask, you can pop a Techno filter into the Sportsta Mask.
Unopened masks and filters can be mailed back for a full refund. Opened masks fall into the same legal status as things like microphones, horn instruments, earbuds, ect. and cannot legally be resold due health codes on these types of items. Email us with your situation.
During the two weeks before the burn we mail out orders every morning. You can choose the “next day” shipping method when you check out and receive it the next business day.
The Powa valves incorporated in the Sportsta have a larger bore size than the Standard valves allowing heat, water vapor and Carbon dioxide to be exhaled more efficiently through the valve system and not through the filter material. The larger bore size also allows a sports person to compete at peak physical exertion without experiencing breathing resistance when exhaling. The sides of the Sportsta mask have mesh side panels to assist ventilation of the face, keeping the user cool.
Each filter type has a primary use in a specific environment.
The City filter uses Dynamic Activated Charcoal Cloth (DACC) a 95% pure charcoal weave, originally developed by the U.K. Ministry of Defense for use in the protection against chemical and bacteria warfare situations. We use DACC to effectively filter out Primary pollutants associated with vehicle exhaust emissions. The DACC is laminated with medical grade non woven polypropylene material which filters particulates from the air and helps prevent them from entering the respiratory system. The City filter offers protection against: Hydrocarbons, Benzene, Pyrene, Butadiene, Acid gases, Nitrogen dioxide, Sulfur dioxide, Photo-chemical pollutants, Low level Ozone, Particulates, Black smoke, Pollen, Lead oxide.
The Sportsta filter uses electrostatically charged fibers to attract airborne particulates down to 0.3 microns in size. 1 Micron = 1/1000mm. Unlike most particle filters which rely on mechanical retention, which inherently results in high inhalation resistance or very large cumbersome filters, the Sportsta filter offers extremely low inhalation resistance, by like comparison. The Sportsta filter offers protection against: Pollen dust, Building dust, Clay dust, Grain dust, Soya dust, Carbon dust, House dust, PM10’s, Diesel smoke, Lead and Tar. Excellent for BMX Motocross and Farm work.
The Techno can be regarded as having both filters in one, hence its superior filtration. It is composed of a HEPA filter as well as an Activated Charcoal filter.
The effective working life of the Techno/City filter depends on a number of factors, such as the breathing rate of the user, ambient levels of pollution, the length of time the filter is actively working and hygiene levels. Taking these factors into account we recommend that the filter should be replaced every month or every 69 hours, whichever is sooner.
Replacement of the Sportsta filter should be carried out every month or when the filter becomes noticeably discolored.
(We typically go through 2-3 for the 7 days at the burn.
Will you be using your mask in a city environment or a countryside environment? Typically, if you are commuting every day with heavy or slow moving traffic, you should use the Techno or City filter. Although chemical pollutants can be found in the countryside, crop sprays and fertilizers may be more likely to pose a potential problem. In such a case the Sportsta filter is likely to be the better option.
Yes! The filters and valves used in both the City and the Sportsta masks are totally interchangeable. This goes for all of our masks.
The valves should not need replacing on a regular basis assuming that they are maintained properly. On a monthly basis, it is advisable to flush the valves through with warm water, allow to dry and apply a little talcum powder to prevent the valve from sticking.
Yes. It is recommended that you wash the neoprene shell of the mask every month under normal use. To do this it is necessary to remove the filter and the valve first. In the case of loss, spare valves and filters are available.
The malleable nose clip deforms easily so that a good fit can be formed around the bridge of the nose. Continuous or exaggerated deformation will eventually cause failure in the metal - it will snap. Once a good fit has been found, it is best to maintain the shape, rather than folding it flat when storing it or when not in use.