GVS Elipse SPR457 P100 Half Mask Respirator (M/L)

★★★★★

A Boon to Asthmatics

As a sufferer of extreme asthma, as someone who can't walk down the street for fear that a clerk on a smoke break, concealed behind some pillar or window-box shrub, will cause me to hyperventilate periodically for up to a week post-encounter, this mask has turned my life around.Sure, it takes a bit of getting used to, walking flamboyantly down the street like Modern Joe, and sure, people stop me to applaud my commitment to cosplay (which has so far, always been sincere, and highly amusing), but it has been the single greatest boon to my respiratory health and peace of mind in the course of my life. It has opened up avenues for travel - I can now go to countries where smoking is very prevalent, so long as I enter nonsmoking indoor establishments for lodging/eating/etc. and even though one certainly isn't anonymous or subtle with this accessory, the functionality (safely breathing, anywhere) is unbeatable.A bit of odor does come through the mask, from time to time. I know when someone is smoking nearby, because I can smell it through the mask. However, it's an odd scent, quite distinguishable from the unmasked, unfiltered odor of smoked tobacco. It's not a pleasant scent, but it is a breathable one, nonetheless.The only time the odor through the mask was very strong was in the case of painting with aerosol. I couldn't distinguish between the filtered and unfiltered odor of spraypaint. Nonetheless, I had no breathing issues during or afterward, so I suppose the mask did its job.In terms of fit - everyone's face is different, sure, but I can vouch for the fit on my face at least. I ordered the large/medium, though the small/medium was tempting. I'm a fairly petite girl with a narrow, oval face and this size fits me quite well, leaving no gaps. It sometimes pops a little when I'm breathing heavily - I'm not sure what causes that, but it doesn't seem to be letting air through when this happens, so it's more distracting than problematic. I've done some aerobics in this mask before, and the passage of air is sufficient to allow me to comfortably breathe, even when my respiration is fairly accelerated. When hyperventilating on a cold clear day, this mask has helped normalize my breathing - I believe this is because it heats up and moistens the air somewhat? But I'm not sure if that's the case.I live in a cold climate. Not sure if this would be bearable in the desert - or in a particularly warm climate. The airflow is sufficient to keep it from getting muggy and sweaty during a Pacific Northwest summer, but things might get uncomfortable if it were any warmer. That said, this mask is by far the best option I've found to date.Haven't replaced the filters yet - so I can't say whether or not that's a turnkey process. Lost the first mask, and had to buy a replacement. Both were top notch quality and equally functional.

Verified Purchaser · March 24, · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase

★★★★★

unparalleled versatility and function

i have been using the GVS SPR457 Elipse P100 Half Mask Respirator for about 2 months now. I am a welder and i also have asthma. i work in small shop making safes, welding for 8 hours a day 7 days a week can really put a toll on your body. you are constantly breathing in toxic fumes that you can clearly see the side effects of at the end of the day ie. black mucus in my nostrils and throat. this respirator worked perfectly for me because i needed something small and compact enough to fit under my welding hood but efficient enough to actually be worth wearing. i am constantly moving around going inside safes (some of which only my head fits) and i rarely even realize that i am wearing this respirator. it fits snug of your face and it is super comfortable. the respirator is never obtrusive and if need be easily removable with only one hand, you can pull the top strap and let it hang around your neck until it is needed again. best of all my sinuses are clean and clear and under controlpros:lightweight yet durableeasy to put on and removedoes not restrict breathingeasy to clean and change filterscompact design gives it great versatilitycons:on cold days or if working hard moisture can build up on inside requiring you to wipe it awaystraps do tend to get loose after a while, just make sure they are tightyour voice will get muffled especially in loud environments requiring you to pull on mask to be heard properlyoverall the versatility of the GVS SPR457 Elipse P100 Half Mask Respirator is unparalleled whether you need it for light duty home work or for more demanding daily work it will fit your needs. there to protect you when you need it and out of the way when you don't.

Verified Purchaser · January 29 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase

★★★★★

Works great for smoke from burning cedar, juniper, mesquite.

Does the trick and then some. I'm burning cedar, juniper, mesquite, sumac, etc on a ranch. You have to keep the piles pushed up so it all burns and the smoke is really noxious. This mask is fantastic.

Verified Purchaser · June 7, 20 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase

★★★★☆

condensation due to the all plastic construction

I got this mask to replace the 3M N100 that I've been using. Unfortunately none of the 3M disposable respirators seem to be made for medium/large faces - I'm constantly fiddling with them as they shift position while wearing (have tried N95, N99, and N100, same problem with all of them).By comparison the Elipse is a huge improvement. I bought the med/lg size and it fits very well, seals completely, doesn't shift in use.The only problem, and the reason for a 4 instead of 5 rating, is that the plastic construction causes condensation to gather inside the mask (I've been using it outdoors in 50 degree weather fwiw). On the plus side, it's super easy to dis-assemble and re-assemble the mask, which I do occasionally to clean and fully dry it. It's worth the trouble to get the comfort and filtering that the mask offers.

Verified Purchaser · February 4 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase

★★★★★

Its like an automotive engine air filter, for your face!

I needed this mask in a pinch and Amazon delivered like a boss. This thing fits my man face and seals well, provided I'm clean shaven. Its comfortable enough to wear for many hours at a stretch and the straps provide plenty of adjustment range, fits well with safety glasses, and is low profile enough to fit comfortably behind a face shield. I also ordered some additional P100 filters to go with it. These work great for dirty automotive tasks like brake dust from brake jobs, sanding wood in the shop, grinding metal, or dust from a leaf blower. I eventually gave it to my mom and purchased a 3M mask for a different purpose, but this one worked great while I owned it. I TRUSTED IT ENOUGH TO GIVE IT TO MY MOTHER Y'ALL.What these do NOT protect against are things like SMOKE or CHEMICAL VAPORS. If you are out there Breaking Bad, this stylish purple mask and provided filters ain't gonna help. I see a ton of people here on Amazon buying these things and plowing into fire zones during the recent California wildfires and they assume the mask is going to protect them. Now please keep in mind that there are many different ratings for replacement cartridges on this mask, the ones that are included are P100 only. What does that mean? P100 is a particulate rating that covers physical pieces matter, the elements in this filter will block 99.9% of particles .3 microns or larger. It will protect you from the big chunks of crap floating around in the air, but 90% of wood smoke particles range from 1 micron to 0.01 microns, depending on what's burning. It's not the physical particles of smoke that are going to ruin you, its the soup of highly toxic and carcinogenic gasses that are given off by burning plastics and modern building materials. Lovely things like phosgene and hydrogen cyanide, not to mention the tons upon tons of carbon monoxide.Be smart and understand the limitations of your safety gear and you'll live a much longer and healthier life.

Verified Purchaser · October 29 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase

★★★★★

Effective and comfortable.

Very effective and comfortable, even for long term use. The exhalation valve works really well (my glasses never fog up), and it doesn't feel too hot or sweaty even when working on warm days.

Verified Purchaser · January 29 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase

★★★★★

Great mask

This has been a great buy !! I needed a good respirator to wear in the wood shop , and I decided to buy this one. It works great !!I got tired of wearing the disposable masks that are ok if you are just using it for 10 minutes. I needed something I could wear for long periods of time and I needed it to be comfortable and not hurt the back of my head like the rubber bands on the disposable masks do. I decided to buy this mask based on its more compact design and also because I can replace the filtersI love my mask !!I have been using it now for a month or so and wanted to put it to the test before posting a review.I work with all sorts of hard and softwoods, and between the planer, table saw and thickness sanders going , it gets extremely dusty with sawdust even with the exhaust system on.I put this mask to the absolute test. Twice a year I blow out the shop to get all of the sawdust from all the machines and it is a dirty ass job !! There is so much saw dust in the air that the exhaust fans are doing everything they can just to keep up. In the past while wearing regular disposable masks, I get all sorts of sawdust in my nose and at time have even tasted the dust.Wearing my new mask , I got no sawdust at all in my nose . None whatsoever!!!The mask is comfortable , it fits me well even with my thick beard. I would recommend this mask.

Verified Purchaser · May 25, 20 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase

★★★★★

Great mask

Works great, comfortable and easy to put on and remove.

Verified Purchaser · February 1 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase

★★★★☆

Great mask, but check the exit valve periodically

One issue with the SPR457 is that humid exhaled air can cause debristo build up beneath the flap of the 1-way exit valve, preventing itfrom closing completely. The debris can consolidate into a mass thatis not immediately visible beneath the outer valve cover, and thatresists being blown out. Folding the flexible valve flap back andscrubbing the plastic housing with a toothbrush worked for me.Periodic inspection of the exit valve is wise.

Verified Purchaser · June 13, 2 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase

★★★★☆

My review

This really good product but the filter are for outside or paint type of filter but doesn't come with extra filters, and I don’t recommend this for welding type or gas and wearable size for large head or small size like mine.

Verified Purchaser · June 4, 20 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase