That joke getting in early 🤣🤣🤣
Love to see this dude shift some units, top bloke, top product, for the record I swear no kickback for me. Wearing the mask today - just a fan. 🤣
$5 off AMD P2 Respirator Masks 50 Pack $99 Delivered @ Respirator Masks » All Comments
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Got it 👍
Welcome. :)
Good price & Australian made
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Website is missing common professional website attributesBut I take your words for it op. I will just order a pack.
100% guarantee my 13+ year ozbargain membership on it. I wrote this speil a couple of weeks back - spoken a few times more. I'll post a little more of what he said here. Won't find a better seller. Guy is a legend.
OzB Platinum Membership > 13+ year membership
Thanks HairyChickens :) I'd like to thank my mother. :)
This is more of what he SMSed to me when I explained the attribute issue.
Hi (my real name) thanks for that. All the issues are easily resolved….is there someone i contact? Seller is Respirator Masks (trading name). Different to legal entity. This is a very common thing, so i dont know what I am to do? We clearly disclose Bikeshare Pty Limited in the Terms of Service. I have added our ABN in the Terms of Service. In relation to contact details, we dont provide phone number as we dont want to be bombarded with phone enquiries.(OP again here saying that I have direct access to his mobile number and will happily ask him any question you have) This affects cost of product. Customers email us and we respond via email, providing our phone number to the person enquiring. This has worked well for the 5 months we have been in operation. Our business address is my home address, so dont really want to have that on a website. This is not uncommon for small businesses. I am not sure what spelling mistakes, as the example he gave is really a caps (capital letters) issue, not a spelling issue. Moreover, as discussed we appear on AMD's website as approved stockist. Please advise what u think is required to satify any concerns. Happy to get anyone on a call with AMD or provide invoices. Cheers JoeUnderstand. Thanks for doing the research and negotiation. Ordered.
Cheers. You won't have any regrets and if you do, I promise I'll address any single concern anyone has direct to the seller - I have his mobile, email, everything. He will not let you down. He is a real customer centric guy.
@seamonkey: Understand. That's common for a tight margin low overhead business. Can't expect Apple 5-star customer centre without paying Apple price tag ;-)
@seamonkey: Are you getting anything (kickbacks/discounts/free masks or other items/money) in return for your assistance on OzBargain?
@b2dz: Hi b2dz.
On my mother's grave, I swear not a thing. I am getting sellers gratitude, which is more than enough. Not a single mask, nothing. In fact, pretty sure I paid more than this current deal when I purchased mine. If seller was to offer any reward, I would kindly refuse. So is the ozbargain way. This is 100% about the community. What I love the most is it's not just the ozbargain community which I love, given we are talking masks, this is a nod to the bigger community - if it stops one single person catching covid - that'll be my reward. :) Cheers.
TLDR I will not get kickbacks/discounts/free masks or other items/money from this post.
I'm in the checkout and it's coming up as $104
On the final checkout screen its showing as $104? I'll take a look now.
Edit: yeah, when I follow through to the end it's $99. Still having an issue?
I’m having the same issue. $104 even at the end before Pay Now.
Also tried the PayPal option and it’s showing $104 on the PayPal page as well.
Update: I used the link provided in the description (not via the thumbnail) and it works.
@scrypton: Yes.
https://respiratormasks.com.au/discount/OzBargain%252050%252…Should absolutely work.
Any problems please let me know.
I prefer Intel
hehe.
Missed the joke by 10mins lol
You mean by 3nm?
How does this compare to the M1 Ultra? Any Geek bench stats? ;)
"Official masks used by Australian Olympic/Paralympic teams in Tokyo" that's so cool!
I'm not convinced on AMD's masks. Lots of reports of bad quality control. Holes in mask. Straps breaking at the weld point. Shipped in wrong boxes.
https://twitter.com/maskupmelb/status/1491386111037689858At $2 per earloop, it's not really a bargain either. You can get NIOSH-approved N95 for <$1 at Sydney Tools https://sydneytools.com.au/product/benehal-8225-20pack-beneh…
If you're willing to spend $3 per mask you can get the 3M Aura 1870+ which is also a NIOSH-approved N95 https://sydneytools.com.au/product/3m-xa010033554-20pack-aur…
And no, an earloop P2 that hasn't been tested by the TGA is not equivalent to a headloop NIOSH N95 that has to be tested approved by NIOSH before it can even be marketed as N95. There's a reason why you never see hospital workers wearing earloops. It leaks too much.
All good, just overclock the AMD and it will be N99 NIOSH approval not required
Can only say this seller shipped it to me with the correct box included in the packaging. Had no quality issues myself and I've used plenty now. That's just my take.
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Online Only. Seems like a lot of conditions to me. I don't know how they compare. Haven't tried them. They individually sealed?Almost a different market. More than a 50% premium on this post. Got to get what your happiest with though.
I know little (nothing) of the mask tech world. I wear this one and it seals to the point when I do exaggerated breathing it offers me a far better seal than I ever could have expected.
Interesting to read your opinion. You appear to absolutely know your topic.
Seems to be an older batch has it embossed which was causing this QC.
@seamonkey are you able to confirm what type you have? The newer printed one or embossed one?
How does this compare to your link no.2 ?
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/raptor-9015-20pack-beneha…N95s are better than KN95.
Headloops are better than earloops.On that basis this is inferior. Would not buy
Yes but Eneloops are superior to headloops and earloops
not necessarily, they are just different accreditation standards. N95 is american, P2 australian, KN95 chinese and KF94 korean etc etc
@May4th: I don't particularly have the energy to explain, but safe to say if you google KN95 and research how well it is enforced and the % of fakes and substandard masks that have been found, then yeah you'll arrive at my conclusion too
@May4th: Or N95 standard which is not the same as N95 as its doesn't have the certification that come with getting it approved to sell at N95
I'm not convinced on AMD's masks. Lots of reports of bad quality control. Holes in mask. Straps breaking at the weld point. Shipped in wrong boxes.
I had a box of 50 AMD masks and the quality and fit is totally fine. They do not fog up sun/optical glasses as easily as other mask designs. Being a tight arse, I used each several days before replacing, so a lot of on/off cycles. 'Never broke a strap. Hence I am buying the same brand/design again.
You can get NIOSH-approved N95 for <$1 at Sydney Tools https://sydneytools.com.au/product/benehal-8225-20pack-beneh…
That's an excellent price for N95 masks. But I am happy to pay extra for Australian made and certified (Benehal is made in China by Suzhou Sanical Protective Product Manufacturing Co).
pay extra for Australian made and certified
Well you are paying extra that is for sure. But that doesn't mean that it is better. See my note on N95 vs P2 regulations here https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/11878759/redir
I see plenty of hospital workers and other health professionals wearing earloop AMD - not sure what your reference is…?
Care to share which hospital, which department, and what kind of staff they were? It might be that those are the staff that are only required to wear surgical masks.
Also healthcare workers might be wearing the headloop AMD T4HL
If they're actually required to wear N95/P2 grade masks that are fit-tested, I'd be very very surprised if they are wearing earloop anything. There are no earloops in the Victorian government N95 stockpile https://www.health.vic.gov.au/ppe-supply-update-for-health-s…
I still bought these but I kid you not, I went to a hospital yesterday and they gave me 3M mask and told me not to you the AMD one as it doesn't last as long. Im not making any claims just what I experienced.
I'm really happy with my AMD mask. I don't wear it all day, just public transport and all.
Currently wearing 8210's, do you know anywhere with nicer looking (9310/9320 etc.) 3M headband masks in stock that aren't really pricey atm?
Cheapest you'll find is probably A$3 per mask for the Aura range
How do we buy the 3m ones? It saids for healthcare professionals only?
The 3M 1870+ is sold to healthcare professionals only, you can buy it here https://www.onsitesafetyaustralia.com.au/product.aspx?name=3…
Where can I find 3M 1870+ Aura — I saw on a dozen of sites, but they’re all for healthcare workers only. Is there any that sells to the general public?
The 1870+ Aura is for healthcare workers only. Seems like a 3M Australia policy. But you can still get the 3M Aura 9320A+ as general public.
I have bought a box from Joya Medical before.
https://joyamedicalsupplies.com.au/product/3m-n95-respirator…
How do these compare to 3M Aura 1870+?
You and your 3M Aura 1870+ haha
lol… i love wearing my 3M Aura 1870+ and face shield in the office.
What kind of office work environment do you need to wear a face shield
I haven't got a clue to be honest. I do think the sheer volume of fakes I hear around 3M has always made me a little nervous.
I think i bought some fake 3M's on ebay when I was desperate, but I think buying from an Australian safety supply store especially with a brick and mortar store is safe.
Not sure about efficacy, 3M Aura has an extremely tight fight compared to these. If you are paranoid about breathing in any particulates go with the 3M. If you want something not as tight fitting but quite comfortable these will do the job. These are ear loops vs the headband of the 3M.
I have worn both for work daily between 6 to 8h a day and I personally wear the AMD ones now over the 3M.
thank you! that's interesting.
If they use earloops only, they are not proper P2. To reach P2 rating and pass testing, it needs to use a clip to connect both ear loops together behind your head, or use a double headband like the Aura.
These T4 masks do not compete with the 1870+ Auras. For me the ear loops don't provide enough pressure against the face to prevent leakage so it's more an improved surgical mask rather than a true N95/P2 respirator.
However, AMD also makes a headband T4HL medical respirator (https://www.australianp2mask.com.au/product/amd-nano-tech-p2…) which I find to be as good as the 3M 1870+ Aura. I find them equally comfortable - the Aura has a nicer nose foam but is more prone to sliding down my nose during a workday. The T4HL has a really nice and strong nose wire which prevents it from sliding down but the nose foam is prone to degrading and sticking to my face. Fit wise, the Aura seems to be more airtight initially but is prone to loosing seal integrity once it sits down my face.
awesome! thanks so much.
I have tried both. The 3M Aura 1870+ is very tight fitting, and i find the red head band breaks too easily. The AMD earloops are much more comfortable and easy to breathe in. The seal is OK except alittle loose for me under the chin. I use the AMDs mostly, and reserve the 3Ms for very high risk exposure eg going to the doctors.
Damn, prices really coming down with 3D and AM5 on the horizon.
So much better than Mediatek or Exynos.
This company and the same masks were posted previously as a deal, but they aren't listed as an authorised distributor.
The product packaging and ARTG numbers/product photo (particularly logo) does differ to what I've received from an official seller, subtly though. Also different number in photo vs item description
Not sure if these are actually legit or knockoffs
Absolutely legit. The issues raised were the precise reason I contacted seller. I explained the issues, he gave the answers and it even involved me sharing it with a mod. Seller has a very close professional relationship directly with founders of AMD. These are genuine.
Yeah sorry, take that back, took a bit of digging but did find their website on the official AMD site, but for some reason only on one page, not on another. Pos vote as apology
Yes absolutely. Look at my ozbargain age. I wouldn't go out on a limb for anyone unless I'd received proof they were legit, awesome and will do right by all ozbargainers that buy. Thanks for saying that. It's a website seller wouldn't even have any ability to change.
Wouldn’t consider this a deal, price was $99 pre-Christmas with free delivery then, but they are the cheapest of the authorised suppliers by a decent margin.
But irrespective I’d vouch for them being way superior masks to your standard blue surgical mask or other cheap alternatives which we won’t use again having used these.
I’ve bought from these from this seller and had no concerns at all about their authenticity on receipt.Yeah great masks. The margins are thin. My info tells me sellers aren't making as much on a box as we would probably expect.
I got that impression as well.
Low cost operator passed on those savings to the public.
Hey OzBargin Community
- My experience with the company is that they deal with issues quickly. Straps breaking might have occurred previously but I understand that has now been remedied. In any event, we are selling earloops which have not had a problem elastic ear straps;
- If you compare AMD P2 in price to N95, they stack up consistently well. Sydney Tools may have excess stock, but generally N95 are more expensive;
- AMD masks are made in Sydney, have passed P2 classification comfortably, also qualifying for Level 3 accreditation (filtration efficiency >98% and blood resistance) and have been used by Australian Olympic/Paralympic Teams in Tokyo, Australian State government entities, many pathology labs in Australia etc. They also have TGA certification (equivalent of US FDA). All these reports are available on our website (www.respiratormasks.com.au) or the manufacturers website (www.amdmed.com.au);
- Customer feedback about comfort, breathability and fit has been very positive
Ladies & gentlemen, Meet the seller. :)
I used these masks and my glasses still fogs up, does it mean it doesn’t have a good seal ? Do you have a discount code for 2x50 purchase ? It’s hardly a good bargain if your discounted price for 1x50 is the individual price of 2x50.
They have TGA certification based on documents supplied by the company to the TGA, however my understanding is that the AMD masks are yet to be independently tested by the TGA. They cannot be found here https://www.tga.gov.au/testing-face-masks-and-respirators .
Please correct me if I am wrong
"They also have TGA certification"
No, there's no such thing. There's the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG) but being on the ARTG that doesn't mean they are tested by TGA's own Labs.
AMD's masks does not appear on the TGA's list of tested respirators or surgical respirators
If you click through, you will see many respirators on the ARTG were found to be non-compliant after they were sold to the public.
Compared to NIOSH N95, the fact that the TGA Lab testing occurs after a P2 is sold to the public is the 2nd biggest weakness to the P2 standard in Australia/NZ. The biggest weakness is that only a subset of P2 masks are required to be on the ARTG. The ones that aren't on the ARTG escape all TGA scrutiny.
What you want the equivalent of is an independent government lab (like US CDC's NIOSH NPPTL) to test and approve respirators before they are sold to the public.
Anyone who sells an earloop P2 as interchangeable with a headloop NIOSH-approved N95 simply does not know what they are talking about, and does not fully understand the market and regulatory environment they are operating in.
any chance you can pull some strings and get AMD to start making the black masks again?
Are the masks fluid resistant to 160mm Hg?
How long until Intel masks hmm.
Wouldnt mind an ATi mask!Are N95 same thing as P2 ?
Why use a P2 face mask? (also called N95)
Disposable P2/N95 face masks (also known as P2/N95 respirators) are able to filter out very fine particles from the air when worn correctly. They help reduce exposure to bushfire smoke / poor air quality and associated health effects.P2/N95 face masks are widely available from hardware stores and other safety equipment suppliers.
Stole this from NSW Health website.
Thanks OP for taking the time and trouble to support a small business AND Aussie made products!
On paper, the standards are similar. Sure
In practice, after factoring in the regulatory and enforcement environment surrounding them, no.
See my comment above https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/11878759/redir
Is this based on Zen4 Architecture?
Tech jokes tonight are lit!
At testing sites we are not allowed to wear these.
Most wear the aura's or the duck masks.
Is it possible that it's for a reason other than protection? Example cost per unit. But then I don't know anything about testing sites. Went to one once in the early days of covid, followed by basically self imposed lockdown for 2 years. Fuel price isn't helping my motivation to get out and about again.
They can't fit tested properly.
Basically they don't fit properly for most people.
high failure rate on fit testing with earloop models, i failed mine with it. go for the headband one if you want a good fit
The mask may very well be p2 compliant. But the ear loops will stop it from ever getting p2 status. I use a 3 fold system in the hospital called trident. And uses a headstrap system rather than an earloop.
These amd are good but if anything slightly better than surgical masks due to the fabric used
Our local Histopath covid drive thru has testers wearing AMD masks.
N95 are based on US guidelines, P2 are based on Australian guidelines. But yes, essentially interchangeable. Its just that until covid started, we had no Australian P2 manufacturers
I prefer 14nm++ tbh
This is another tech joke right? I need to read more.
Only 2nd gen AMD? I heard Zen 3+ architecture is around the block so hold off this deal for a couple of months!
These are good masks.
I remember the good old days when you could rob a bank unambiguously. Today I became increasingly exasperated as the teller told me, several times, “Sorry, that withdrawal will exceed your account balance.” Dammit — I had to wave a fake gun in their face for them to take me seriously!
I have been using these masks for a couple of weeks now they're pretty good. They provide an excellent seal around the face.
The only drawback I have for this product is that for extended periods of use they start to hurt the back of my ears (at least that was the case for me).
Same for me.
For a while, they are okay, but once they start to hurt the back of my ears, and when I use them daily thereafter, after the first couple of hours, the earloops hurt.Other than that, I think they are great, so does my partner. She hasn't reported pain from where earloops dig in around the back of the ears.
I still recommend them, though.
Yes imagine wearing this for the first time and embarking on a flight to Europe.
Back of my ears were red from the loop digging in after 10 hrs.
I had to bandage the back of my ears for the rest of the trip.The fix for this is to use a mask loop extender.
They come in all sorts of shapes and materials.
The most important consideration is material. I'd recommend something soft like silicon rubber and not something that has plastic in it.
This might be a good place to start, but I'd look around as the Amazon selection isn't that great IMHO
https://www.amazon.com.au/b/ref=dp_bc_aui_C_4?ie=UTF8&node=8…
What is the difference between Benehal 8225 and 9015 (from Sydney Tools)?
Aussie made 😊 🙌
I bought from this company about a month ago. Popped up on OzBargain about that time and when I went back to tell a patient about the mask via OzBargain, it had been removed for 'lack of business details'. I started to panic thinking it was a scam website. The masks arrived in good time. I was very happy with them.
Tldr: The company is trustworthy.
Yep absolutely. Basically it all just boils down to seller is a top bloke, wants to look after customers, does right by them 100%. I had a convo with the mods after that last deal and direct contact with seller. My products were perfect. I think people get confused that the guy across the road doing the right thing, isn't necessarily spending big bucks on website certification. His professional relationship with AMD founders allowed him the ability to move some of these great masks.
Are we now getting ready for the coming winter (Winter is coming….)?? thought we don't have to wear masks at work anymore? wouldn't it be even cheaper soon? Well, if we are all happy with this, I might just order one now…
WA is not at their peak, cost of producing, I don't see the prices coming down a great deal in the near future. Just my view. Family are still buying so it feels we aren't there yet. But I'll be wearing masks in all the places we don't need to because for me - if these even stop me getting your flu, worth it.
Just wanted to confirm, people buy these and reuse right? ie you don't throw it away every night?
Have been used to the Uniqlo cloth ones but want to move to these soon.
I must confess I do use them too long. I rotate several. That way I know I haven't worn this one for a week. Feels just as good as new to me. I don't know science - but I know my mask doesn't have covid because it's been on the back seat of my car for a week. Something like that. :) I can't bring myself to throw them out daily.
I used each several days. Obviously it depends on what you do daily. If your job makes you sweat a lot or exposes you to dust then obviously you'd need to replace it sooner.
Theoretically yes but you need to be careful not to contaminate via touch, which you most likely will. That and you need a way to disinfect contaminated surfaces, especially with the new sub-variant that survive longer
According to testing done by Aaron Collins on KF94s, you can reuse for up to 40 hours, or until the straps loosen/break, which ever occurs first.
It's an assumption that you can translate this to other masks, but many mask nerds are comfortable with the approach above for all N95/P2/KF94 grade respriators.
If you're risk tolerance is very low, I'd max out at maybe 8-10hours, i.e. a work shift.
I'm pretty sure in hospital settings prior to covid we used to give them a 4 hour life span. Covid made everyone wear them longer due to shortages etc. But the quality of protection degraded after 4 hrs if I recall
I really like the Uniqlo ones, feels like silk on my face. I'm pretty sure it doesn't protect me from anything though hahaha.
Our work ones are slightly bigger than a K95 and shaped the same so you can double up if you want.
Can I overclock this mask?
Yes. Just have to wear 3 at a time. :)
nice! you are alright OP :D
I wouldn’t buy these masks again tbh, they feel like flimsy paper/plastic, which is what some fake masks feel like. I’m not saying they’re fake, just saying they don’t inspire confidence since I’ve tried a lot of masks.
The ear loops are also huge, so you might need to shorten them by making a knot in them if you want a decent seal, but that’s not a huuuuge deal and depends on your face size.
Mine are collecting dust now, as I bought a bunch of KN95s from Korea which feel and fit a thousand times better (Bluna FaceFit and LG Airwasher).
In summary - if you’re paying this much, you may as well get the best KN95s.
Can see you have really given your opinion a lot of thought. Interesting to me how much we all vary. Horses for courses and all that. I totally agree with you about the plastic think, ironically it's what makes me like these. First mask I've worn that felt like they were cut from a protector mat you'd put on a child's mattress. Felt the protection like nothing was getting through there. And despite that, so breathable. Never experienced that combo of apparent plastic sheild and zero problems breathing through it. It's hard to explain. Seems all masks are very much down to personal taste.
You mean KF94s not KN95
D’oh! Typo. Thanks, not sure how to edit that.
The box of masks right behind me says KF94 lol.
Where do you buy KF94?
@hawkeye93: Yeah that needs an entire thread by itself. But your best bet these days is http://global.gmarket.co.kr/Home/Main . Have a read of this subreddit https://www.reddit.com/r/Masks4All/search/?q=gmarket&restric… to find out how to use it
it's a different type of technology with nanofibre which is why it's thinner lighter and more 'plasticky'. what you refer to the hefty ones are the thick melt blown ones. those in fact lose efficacy after a few hrs due to moisture as it's dependant on electrostatic charge, whereas the nanofibre has more longevity
so you might need to shorten them by making a knot in them if you want a decent seal
Be careful with that
With N95s, “do not twist the loops to tighten the mask as this produces gaps and decreases the effectiveness of a mask by about 60%,” she said.
https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/public-health/what-…
Might get an AIO with this if im going to Overclock it
Be careful that these aren’t the earlier batches of AMD earloops that had the embossed AMD letters on the mask as these ones contained holes in the letter M and the nose wire was flimsy. The better batches have AMD printed in grey/black on the mask.
I have a batch right here from this seller. No hole in letter M. Nose wire definately not flimsy. These indeed have AMD printed in grey on the mask.
I bought the AMD P2 masks with over-the-head loops late last year. Impressed - but a little tight with my big noggin!
Buying these in the hope of a good fit without ear trauma.
[Despite the 'Corona Siege' being lifted, we're still being cautious in crowded environments. It's a probability thing…]
Great masks these. Confident you'll be happy given you liked the other AMDs. They fit me great.
+1 for the write up and communication with seller
Cheers OP!
Thanks mate. Appreciate that. Glad to see that it looks like he'll move some units. He just was so interested to hear about the ozbargain community (he knew nothing of us) when I talked to him on the phone.. it's great to see that good people and good products, quality, service and effort equals shifting units. He is one of those old school types that really cares about the customer experience.
I've bought these masks, from this guy, maybe a month ago. I recall when I saw bike on the company name. Price was a little higher, can't recall exactly but I was happy to pay it for prompt delivery of this quality mask. Delivery was just 2 days or so to Brisbane.
I have a lot of masks. What can I say. I'm a prepper. And I believe what the medics tell us, not what politicians want us to believe. Covid isn't over.
And right now I'm facing an internal battle not to buy more of these masks at this price.
You said it all! I'm with you. Sounds like a yes haha. I'm going to. I genuinely don't see the price of these dropping much further over the medium term. Only today my brother came to see me. He is still sporting those 1 cent blue reject shop type. Gave him 3 of these AMDs. Wasn't giving him any more of my box. He messaged me on Viber and told me how awesome they were compared to the $#@& he'd been wearing.
Thanks OP. Just wanted to ask about your experience around shipping (well, more of 'packaging'). I'm asking because I purchased one previously from another retailer who shipped the masks on the actual AMD box and so didn't end too well when it got to me.
My experience was padded envelope. The AMD both was folded down and arrived perfectly for me to reconstruct. Wouldn't have known it travelled that way. That method worked well in my experience. Hope I answered your question. Let me know if I can answer anything else. :)
Did you mean they open the sealed AMD box, put the individually sealed masks inside a padded bag, together with the box (to reconstruct)? Thanks.
I don't know. I figure it's better to pay a little extra Intel's masks. AMD might cost less up front but In masks last longer.
I've lost count of the tech jokes in this post. Has to be at least double digits. 🤣
Clicking on the link provided I still shows $104. any ideas why?
https://respiratormasks.com.au/discount/OzBargain%252050%252…
In the very final part of checkout you should see it as $99 via the link above? If not, please let me know.
nope, still showing $104 at the "pay now" stage after entering credit card details
That's really strange. I tried just now. $99. I'm on a mobile device. Maybe worth trying something like removing from cart, clicking on link I provided above. Short of that I might refer to the seller.
@seamonkey: followed your lead, switched to mobile and it seems to work fine .. thanks for troubleshooting!!
@mobydick: No worries. Not sure what that bug might be - appreciate that you reported it. I'm sure the seller would very like to know that. Sounds like a website quirk. All the best @mobydick
Bought these masks a couple of months ago (different seller, $20 more), have been wearing ever since & am very happy with them. Having a smaller face I do need to tie a little knot in the earloops, but no drama and a great fit after this. No fog on glasses.
Great to hear so many positive reviews. Knew it couldn't be just me.
My glasses still fog up with these masks. I’ve gone through 10 of them and all 10 fog up. This means my fit isn’t good and I’m not sure how to adjust it properly. They are a lot more comfortable.
I’ll buy local made any day. If someone can suggest how I can eliminate the fogging on the glasses, that would be good.
Tried this? Simply rub both sides of your lenses with a drop of soap, then buff the lenses with a soft microfiber cloth. Works for me. Anyone else got any tried and tested methods?
I am the sort to wear a mask around the chin
A face bra… what a boob
If you did purchase the AMD P2s via the OzBargain link and were charged $104, just message me via the website and I will ensure you get the discount.
We have just packed a bunch of orders from OzBargain customers. They are all new stock. Each box clearly shows P2 (+ Level 3 certification) and each individual mask has greay printing on it for authentication.
Just want to thank OzBargain Community.
We have had a great response to our offer. We had put aside 300 boxes of inventory to ensure we could meet OzBargain orders and are almost through these. I estimate we have about 60-70 boxes left.
Got a box! Surgical masks are fine for low risk settings but prefer to have a more fitted mask on standby just in case
I keep reading about meeting certification, but I also recall that certification was revealed to be based on a trust system. If the business says they meet 'X' standard, then officially we assumed they did meet X and used them as if they did.
I just recall the story that the government(s) had to spin away from… medical frontline staff being exposed to covid due to less than expected systems in place to ensure masks were of the standard they claimed. Back when there were no masks for anyone.
Was this not true, or was official testing stepped up?
Yes and no.
The TGA stepped up testing https://www.tga.gov.au/testing-face-masks-and-respirators but
1) it only encompasses masks that meet the definition of a medical device and hence are on the ARTG. So those P2 masks that get sold at a hardware store are generally not considered medical devices, and won't be on the ARTG, so they will never get TGA Lab scrutiny.
2) It is slow. For example, they haven't got around to AMD's P2 masks yet, even though they've been sold to the public for months if not at least a year now.
3) They test masks after they are being sold to the public, rather than before. So there's a window where you have to rely on the credibility of the lab the manufacturer has chosen.
4) As far as I understand there are no regular factory site visits for P2 masks as is the case with NIOSH N95sIts awesome, 1st world country, 3rd world assurances.
Thanks Bwendan
Yup and it makes education really difficult. On paper the N95 and P2 standards are similar. But in how the regulatory environment enforces them, and the level of confidence you can have in something marketed as N95 vs P2 is very different.
Thanks for your breakdown.
I won't lie, sometimes when I go to bunnings I pick up those N95 maks. But I get the individual ones that state they are certified rather than the bulk ones.
Each to there own though, I sometimes use them when Im using a rattle can :p
These are the 40 cent KN95s?
Any chance of a deal on the T4HL (headband strap) version of the mask in future? Currently working my way through a box at the moment and wouldn't mind grabbing another at some point, very happy with the fit/seal.
Re certification, AMD P2 are independently tested/certified by VicLabs. Click on this link which takes you through all the testing AMD has done so far: https://amdmed.com.au/certifications-2/
AMD P2s were vetted by Australian Olympic Committee as well.
The trust certifications you are referring to probably related to the TGA (Therapeutics Goods Administration) Certifications which in the early days were essentially a "self-certification". The TGA then had to revoke a heap of non-complying certifications and got much tougher. A bunch of overseas masks failed and no longer have TGA certification.
AMD masks have been scrutinised heavily and met all required standards.
Thanks OP & Joe.
Ordered a box
In relation to T4HL, I will speak to manufacturer and try to put together a deal for OzBargain Community
If you get the same promo for the t4hl. I'll buy them. Thanks
Re VicLabs. It was VicLabs that tested the Ipkis respirator, allowing them to market themselves as P2, but then when the TGA tested them, the mask was recalled. All of them. Ipkis started selling and marketing their masks around Sep 2020. It took the TGA until 5 October 2021 to test them and issue a recall action. That's over a year of being sold to the public.
Being tested by a private lab, like VicLabs, where AMD pays them, is not the equivalent to being tested by the an independent government lab like
- Australia's TGA Labs
- Korea's MFDS
- US CDC NIOSH NPTTLAs of today TGA Labs hasn't tested them AMD's respirators as they do not appear on the TGA's list of tested respirators or surgical respirators
Do you want to stake your life and safety on VicLabs test reports alone
I wouldn't. I'd be looking for multiple signals from any manufacturer
- What's their quality control processs like, can they spot errors before it gets shipped to customers?
- Are their factories subject to regular site audits post approval? NIOSH does for N95s. TGA does not for P2.
- Has an independent govt lab like TGA, NIOSH or MFDS tested them? What were the results from that?
- Even if the mask being considered is not N95, does the manufacturer have experience in getting other respirators through NIOSH N95?It says expired but I still just purchased for $99
Bought one. Thanks OP.
I do have the double straps over the head ones already, as well as surgical masks, but does not harm to be prepared. ( Yes, I also bought a face shield from Chemist Warehouse)
Have to travel in an airplane ( Sydney to Canberra and back) for a conference next week.
Double masks and faceshield should do me.Thanks for sharing your knowledge on testing Bwendan. Companies paying for the services of an independent tester is normal in all industries. We pay lawyers, plumbers, architects etc for their services provided. Payment does not compromise quality in my experience. In relation to VicLabs, here is their link for those of you interested in their credentials: http://www.viclab.com.au/
Damn looks like missed it. Any more stock coming at this price?
Looks like the $99 price still applies once you checkout, just not in the initial cart.
I went through to 'Pay Now' with a couple of different payment methods, both showing $104 for me
EDIT: that was the case last night, today with same browser it went straight to $99. Purchased, thanks OP
I don't know why it says expired, it is still coming up at $99 at checkout.
Thanks OP. Happy to support local business and pretty cool to know its Australian Made too.
It's not expired. Someone did mark it as expired but seller secured more stock from AMD so you can still buy it at $99. :)
To try and put simply what others have said: you need a good fit for a P2 mask to work. That means consistently snug against your face. An ear loop mask is unlikely to provide a comfortable snug fit long-term, no matter how good the rest of the mask is. What you want is straps that go around the back of your head, so that the mask is pulled against your face. You could fix this with a loop extender that attaches to the ear loops and turns them into a strap around the back of your head, improving the fit of the mask.
Still in stock everyone at $99. (final checkout page)
Spoke to seller on phone today. Plenty more on hand. Joe spoke of how fast he is getting these out to you all - family business had a late one last night getting your order fulfilled so delivery process has already commenced for many orders. Secured more stock and you can still order now. Order while stock lasts. Seller really appreciates your support.Perhaps you could leave a review on their web site? They only have one and it looks a bit lonely!
Absolutely. I hadn't considered that. Will write something thoughtful over the coming days. Cheers. :)
OzBargain Community
Update. All orders before midnight yesterday have now been shipped. I will update you once all the tracking details for each order are scanned and sent to customers
I'm sure everyone from last night's orders will appreciate that update Joe. From order to shipped within hours. Amazing effort. Don't forget your breaks. Coffee helps. D
Thanks Joe. Ordered before midnight but haven’t got dispatch notification yet. Guess it’s coming soon?
I don't need this.
I don't need this.
I don't need this.
Bought one. Thanks OP.
Cheers timhn :)
any INTEL ones ?
Advanced Medical Devices (AMD) Pty Ltd 🤣🤣🤣
Not INTEL but LG does make KF94 masks called the Airwasher
Any chance on a deal for the 10 packs? Interested to try these out but not 50 at a time!
Just received my order . It is not the orange box that I bought before from another supplier. Instead, it is a green box with photos of our Olympians. Is it the new packaging?
Ordered, thanks op!
And received (ordered Thurs night). Quick delivery received this morning.
Also got the green box (though packaging was a bit crushed when I received it).
Mine arrived yesterday - green box with olympians. As someone who has been wearing those shitty surgical masks for 2 years+, holy shit these are comfy!
I wear glasses. These don’t cause any fogging up.
Would buy again 10/10.
Does anyone know if they could deliver to parcel locker? back to office already so would be great if they deliver to parcel locker.
Got the Orange box today. Fits well and is very breathable. I only thing I don't like is the printed details on the side. https://imgur.com/a/T0DS9k5
Cheers OP! This is now my 2nd box of AMD P2 masks purchased from Respirator masks :) Appreciate you doing a deal for us Ozbargainers!
These masks are great, both the wife and I love them - super comfy, and if you wear glasses these prevent fogging more than any other one I've tried.
Question for you OP - I know AMD make a black version of this mask, will you have stock of them anytime soon? :)
Hi Swiftz, yes we can deliver to parcel locker
Do all the masks have the codes printed on them? https://imgur.com/a/T0DS9k5 I thought they were just straight white with the AMD logo.
Cheers
@joenakat Do you sell the AMD P2 mask -headband x 50 pack? And how much?
Yes, I believe they do. Both the Olympic Green Boxes & the Level3/P2 Orange boxes have the codes printed on then. This is to prove authenticity/genuine product
We only sell Headband masks in bulk….demand for Headband masks is low relative to earloops
Got mine yesterday. Somehow the box was broken but the masks are individually packaged so that's fine with me…
Still waiting (Melb). AusPost have had it for a week now… Yawn!
Got mine in a few days. Regional Vic too
Good for you!
I'm getting the "we'll follow-up after 12 April" runaround.
If they concentrated on undertaking their primary function competently, there'd be less time and effort wasted on handling unnecessary complaints!
Finally got them yesterday. Well squashed (but I'll live).
Demonstrated the benefit of not taking 'no' for an answer. Complain and don't put up with their demand for you to wait four weeks for delivery before investigating. Still took near two weeks to inner urban Melbourne. Grrr…
No soup or Rolex watches for you!
Got an orange box, in a plastic satchel and crushed out of shape like others reported, so is unusable for storage. Fortunately these masks are flat pack… I reuse the box from my last purchase for storage.
Thanks to OP @seamonkey for posting this great deal. I am all for supporting Aussie made products, and am really keen on getting this deal. Hi @joenakat, will you be stocking any AMD mask x 50 pack in Black colour in the future? I love black masks, but can;t find any AMD masks in black anywhere. Ta :)
is this expired ? tried mobile and desktop chrome, both displays 104 at the end of "pay it now" page
Ryzen Threadripper 😁