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Here's a fun experiment...this evening we decided to use our grill on the patio...while

TyroneIrish 25780 posts Joined: Oct 8, 2020

Posted8:29 pm on Nov 21, 2020

waiting for it to heat up, I noticed that I could see my breath...decided to try and find out what would happen when I used my surgical mask, cloth mask and "buff". In my case, the surgical mask 'attenuated' my "breath cloud" dramatically...the "buff" not so much. For those in the northern climes, try it out and share your findings/thoughts.

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Exactly

WoodstockIrish 15197 posts 10:03 pm on Nov 22, 2020

“Masking” literally has taken on over one hundred different forms

Yet somehow we think their impact is a god send

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Those new heated tiles must be pretty amazing.

BaronVonZemo 64200 posts 8:58 am on Nov 22, 2020

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  Speed is a valued commodity...
  
  TyroneIrish OP25780 posts 11:31 am on Nov 22, 2020
  
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So...what about the cloth mask?

TakethetrainKnute 35768 posts 10:06 pm on Nov 21, 2020

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  It’s crocheted.
  
  BaronVonZemo 64200 posts 9:05 am on Nov 22, 2020
  
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  IMO it worked reasonably well, but after a few washings, it doesn't fit that well anymore, so
  
  TyroneIrish OP25780 posts 10:21 pm on Nov 21, 2020
  
  I'm sticking with the surgical mask for any encounters that approach 6 ft. BTW, just heard that our family ICU Doc has ~40 people in the hospital's COVID ward...they're quite busy...in addition, our state posted a map of relative COVID cases by county...we're not doing too well, so Thanksgiving will be 'Householders Only' this year.
  
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  TakethetrainKnute 35768 posts 10:07 pm on Nov 21, 2020
  
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It makes complete sense, it really does.

ShowMeIrish 9083 posts 10:01 pm on Nov 21, 2020

I am a PE for a large commercial/Industrial ventilation company. Not only do we manufacture and sell billions in product but our owner has private schools. Our research in general ventilation has made sense also. Normal restaurant/ school ventilation is recirculating air at about a 80% clip. Using 100% conditioned out side air with constant air changes we have had 4 confirmed cases in the schools (6 schools, about 1200 students plus teachers/staff). Basic premise, do not recirculate contaminated air...makes sense and why it is always the standard in clean hospital rooms. Issues...mostly cost, but done right the cost is minimal compared to standard HVAC systems. Just what I know and do daily
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  Question
  
  WoodstockIrish 15197 posts 10:07 pm on Nov 22, 2020
  
  PE?
  
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  Head bow on the PE, 'Showme'...I've got some friends (as well as myself) who would like more info on
  
  TyroneIrish OP25780 posts 10:28 pm on Nov 21, 2020
  
  the ventilation issue...any links you can post would be appreciated.
  
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    Will PM what I can when I can
    
    ShowMeIrish 9083 posts 10:37 pm on Nov 21, 2020
    
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    Slightly better than a Mexican
    
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What is a buff?

WoodstockIrish 15197 posts 9:27 pm on Nov 21, 2020

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  Sorry about that...I just learned the term myself recently before purchasing one...it's also known
  
  TyroneIrish OP25780 posts 9:47 pm on Nov 21, 2020
  
  as a "Neck Gaiter"...often used by skiers...keeps your neck, face and head warm, depending on how you 'unfurl' it. You'll see a lot of football players and coaches using them as COVID masks.
  
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    Yes, know that term well...gaiters are popular with hunters and fishermen
    
    WoodstockIrish 15197 posts 3:56 pm on Nov 22, 2020
    
    Both popular here in Georgia...
    
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      By the way Woodstock are we Republicans going to win the Senate there?
      
      THEISMANCARR 18125 posts 6:16 pm on Nov 22, 2020
      
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        Hell yeah
        
        WoodstockIrish 15197 posts 10:00 pm on Nov 22, 2020
        
        We better all flee the country if we don’t
        
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    I have a couple gaiters from skiing. Got one from Yeti and it was the first time I heard "buff" used
    
    TakethetrainKnute 35768 posts 10:40 am on Nov 22, 2020
    
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    They are also used by fisherman. Protection from UV.
    
    guiness4everyone 2294 posts 10:21 am on Nov 22, 2020
    
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    Enjoy your grilling in the buff.
    
    TakethetrainKnute 35768 posts 10:08 pm on Nov 21, 2020
    
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      LOL!...Don't knock it if you haven't tried it.
      
      TyroneIrish OP25780 posts 10:23 pm on Nov 21, 2020
      
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      I do usually, neighbors may say differently
      
      ShowMeIrish 9083 posts 10:09 pm on Nov 21, 2020
      
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      Slightly better than a Mexican
      
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        we in Ca don't use buffs. Never haer of it. Buff means when someone works out
        
        Hank the Tank 9413 posts 3:31 pm on Nov 22, 2020
        
        temp. is 73 right now.
        
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        CA does extend north of the Tehachapis...;-)
        
        TyroneIrish OP25780 posts 3:49 pm on Nov 22, 2020
        
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        yes
        
        Hank the Tank 9413 posts 12:10 pm on Nov 23, 2020
        
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