Update from Fireflies after testing his samples:
He also said the Level 3 masks he has is good quality!
I’m curious how he tested them too! I didn’t think it would be possible to test without expensive professional equipment.
I ordered 50 pieces of the Level 2 masks, DHL shipping - no confirmation of the order. It's been about 1 1/2 days since placing it, PP transaction went through. Does anyone know if he really has these and will be shipping them? Anyone else order some?
I ordered 50 pieces of the level 3 kn95 masks with free shipping to the US on 3/28/20. I received the tracking number today via a paypal email. It only shows a tracking number created on the date of purchase but no further activity. From my previous 4 orders with Firelies this is the way that they do notifications. I personally use ALL-IN-ONE PACKAGE TRACKING | 17TRACK for tracking. Hope this helps.
Ahhh, ok. Did you order the Cooper KN95's, so qty 5 of the 10 pieces? Was thinking of that. We still don't have any masks and am getting concerned, specially in our area where the infection rate is quite high. We know an ER doctor in our local hospital and he said they have 350 COVID-19 patients in beds, 80 in ICU.
To be honest I’m not sure. The ones I ordered on 3/28 are no longer listed. I’m hoping that those are the ones that I will be getting. I have one just like them that I ordered off of eBay that I payed $11.00 for one and I very much like the fit compared to the loose fitting paper ones. Here is what I ordered from my account.
KN95 / FFP2 / Medical Level 3 protective Masks Suppliing Link
- Shipping Option: Free China Post (15 …
- Mask Type: 50pcs Level3 Medical…
It is bad enough that the Chinese caused this problem by eating bats and having dirty markets, now they make the problem worse by doing their typical fakery !
Can any of the masks available on their site be used repeatedly? How many times? Which ones are disposable?
They all are disposable, they all can be reused. Disposables became reusable - we are making due with what we can do. Over here in NY, I see anything and everything being done.
Thank you for reaching out and the post. I ordered some Cooper KN95’s.
Hopefully they are quality.
I placed my order on 3/30. I also paid the extra for DHL. Status still just “paid” not shipped yet 
Got an answer from fireflies regarding my order today. He said they have been shipped but expect a 3-day delay due to the Qing Ming holiday. He is also away with family doing Qing Ming activities. I asked when he would post up a test video. He said he will when he returns.
I can confirm that - Jacky answered my email saying shipments are delayed until Apr. 6th because of the holiday.
The Chinese seem to be constantly on holiday …
yes, and their holidays are long too, ours are nothing compared to theirs, at most 4 day weekend. i really wish we stole that from their culture
Jack just posted up his test video. Not exactly what I was expecting as I was imagining laboratory type setup with blowers and air quality meters measuring particulate matter before and after the filter. But I did learn something useful and glad to know some “form” of test was done, which I’m sure other sellers don’t. Considering some state govs are now recommending wearing cloth face covers or non medical grade mask, and per test results posted in my earlier comments, whatever FF sells will be more than adequate for non front line HCP
Not “effective only” but “more effective” — you can look this stuff up.
Exposure to small quantities of virus for ordinary people, versus exposure to large quantities of virus from infected people getting health care.
The term you’re looking to understand is “viral load”
https://www.google.com/search?&q=viral+load+infectivity
https://www.sciencemediacentre.org/expert-reaction-to-questions-about-covid-19-and-viral-load/
I fully understand that. That was my point. It was the US Surgeon General and CDC saying that.
Here is CDC saying it
Though CDC finally changed their stance against wearing face mask 2 days ago
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
Just ordered some KN95s lets see when they get here. I have a bunch of different N95s from 3M that I bought at Home depot before the pandemic that I used to use for work. I will compare both and see.