3M 6200 vs 3M 6800 Respirator Review Half Face and Full Face Respirators Comparison 

I know this video is a bit old, but I must point out to anyone reading this comment section that the proper way to put a mask on is to first place it on your mouth/face with one hand and with the other hand you put the head strap. After that you are supposed to fix the neck strap. With a full face mask, you always put the chin first and then put it over your face, again holding the mask with one hand and adjusting the straps with your other hand. Oh and one tip for men: shave or your beard will break the seal. Always check the seal after fitting a mask by either sucking or blowing air while putting your hand on the inhale/exhale valve.

i just got mine 6200 and 6800. so was searching for a video that explains how it works and i found this video and it s very informative. thank you

Here after the out break 😷

Thank God I found this video with the exact half face mask I ordered this one

You’re right. I’ve used the half face mask and it’s a lot easier to get on and off. I’m getting the full face mask now though because removing paint and rust for two hours at a time Taking it on and off is not much of an issue since I’d be working a long time. Doing an entire semi trailer takes a long time to prep it for priming. That and sweat. Using a half a face mask gets your face pretty dirty and you’re constantly wiping the googles so I’m hoping a full face mask will be less messy. With painting though the half face mask id rather use since eye protection is less of an issue compared to removing rust.

Nice video. Nobody showed the masks as well as you did. But remember. The big mask is for uses where you dont want to get anything on your skin. You wear it in combination with suits. Its a bit op for just painting, the smaller one is way better for it. But there are use cases where you need the 6800 especially in chemistry

Best filter is the 6006, and the best cartridge is the 60926. They block out multi gas, multi vapors, mini particles, and multiple dust particles.

Excellent video, very well explained thank you. With the full face mask i would imagine it would be a problem if you wear prescription glasses.

did you watch the video by 3m for the 6800? you need to plug the two inlet holes by the jaw and inhale. That should show you that it's not possible to inhale through the front exhale hole.

I wear the 6800 for work...it takes me 3 secs to get it on and check the seal. But I use it all the time and I keep the top straps pre adjusted and the tighten the side straps.

I bought a chinese version of the full face mask you have. That part you are talking about won't come loose on mine as or is screwed in. Strange that the 3m version does not do the same. I also have 2 of the 6200 masks which are great. Great review.

thank you for show how to assemble both side of mask.

I got a 6800 din full face respirator and its solid

Now we are all watching these reviews - for other reasons....

He loaded the filters backwards. The printed side of the cloth filter should face toward the mask.

Read the labels once..pre filters fuzzy side out, smooth side with the print "mask side" should be towards the inside.

Great video. Came handy for my decision in terms of this outbreak 😷 gear decision.

Drags on a bit but good comparison. I was hoping to find out how to do the positive and negative pressure check.

Very helful review:))

As said below, you have the white filter piece inside out the writing goes on the side closest to the mask. I have two for sale in Los Angles area. Both new.

Have you tried 3M 6000 respiratir when using Mr.Super Clear? Is it recommendable?

Maybe try getting your hair out the way first , I dont think it can create a seal with all your hair interrupting the seal like that. try changing the way you put it on so instead of going back to front. push your hair back and go front to back. I would think that would give the seal a better chance of doing its job. Im thinking of picking one of these up bc even with goggles on the fine saw dust when sanding still gets in your eyes. if your just making cuts all day then the half face would be more practical but for lots of sanding and fine sawdust I think the full face would be better if sealed correctly.

These things are like gold now. I had the unbelievable luck of working at a job where they had TONS of these things written off for disposal, still perfectly good, and I was allowed to grab all of them. Nobody else at my work cares to wear a mask during covid and didn't want them. I was sitting on a literal gold mine. I had tons of disposable N95 masks as well, but I ended up going through those a lot faster than I expected, it only took a couple of months for my supply to run out. These will be a life saver later. EDIT: Now that I think about it they're better than gold because at least you can purchase gold, good luck purchasing these.

I can't put on the filters at 9:41 for the life of me. The video is the best I've found to see how filters are supposed to be put on but I'll give it another go. Wonder if I'm the only one with this problem it's my first respirator.... Learning how to sand and paint

Apparently writing on pre-filter should be on the inside of the filter according to 3m training vid

Thanks for your review, was looking for use for Wood Working.

With the 6800 I've used them seem to fog up really bad and I tend to take it off for a second to let it dry off. Which is not what you want to do. I did a proper fit test and it sealed perfectly but for some reason it kept fogging up. Really hard to jackhammer when you're in a cement cooler with no lighting.

I work in my workshop there charcoal power always flow with my environment in my workshop so how safety can be these mask for against charcoal powder dust. I need a solution pls sir

Thank you!

So what mask is good for when I stain and use gloss laquer on cabinets. I spray houses often and want to know the best or cheapest and safest to use even if I have to buy new mask every time I do a new house. Long as it's affordable every time I do a house.

Hey! what canister are you using with the 6200 series?

Does facial hair like yours interfere with the sealing of the respirator? (: Great video, thank you!

Can i use it without nose rubber?

is the 6200 half facemask with 3M Organic Vapor Cartridge/Filter 60921, P100 Respiratory Protection be effective at work in the hospital against corona virus?

I bought the 6200 (not for the obvious current reason, but some time before, to protect me as I may explore nasty places -- see my channel). The only thing I don't like is the quality of the straps and fasteners (and the way the fasteners don't hold the straps, which tend to slip out of the holes). This put aside, it is really a comfortable and efficient mask. I use it now with 2091 filters which are lighter than 6002+5N11. Thanks for the review.

Whitch mask do you recommend for smoke protection?

Thanks for the video Matt! I just want one for walking around in the city, Berlin has horrid air quality.

I am looking this serie 6900. Tank you

I could not find the level of protection for 6200. I need A2/P3. Don't know what it exactly mean but on clear coat spray suggest this protection

It amazes me how many people do not know how to put on the half mask the nose brim should go all the way up almost between your eyes not halfway down the bridge of your nose.

10:23 --> I think it's important to point out, before anyone goes out and buys a respirator (such as the ones featured in this video) for personal use (non-occupational), it is *crucial* that a fit test be done, to ensure the correct size is used, as well as proper fit in general. At least here in the US, if you do any kind of work that presents a potential respiratory hazard (silica, dust, mold, asbestos, etc), your employer is required by law to provide the respirator, in which case you don't have to worry about where to buy one. However if you're going to use a respirator for personal projects, and what you're being exposed to is still a potential hazard, for example when you're doing a DIY home-improvement project and you need to sand down wood, cut drywall, etc, exposing you to a lot of dust/particles, you still need to be fit-tested and medically cleared. Otherwise you may be getting a respirator that doesn't filter things out properly, or you may be endangering your breathing. Seek out a local occupational health specialty clinic that does fit testing. In the US, Concentra is an example of an occupational clinic that provides this service. Some urgent care clinics do fit testing as well. Call them to verify. After you get fit-tested, note the date it was performed, because you'll need to do it again in a year. The reason for this is if you ever lose or gain weight, the shape/contour of your face might change, even if ever so slightly. Subsequently this can affect how well a respirator fits you. Remember, doing a seal check is not a substitute for properly getting fit-tested. Don't cut corners, don't gamble with your health. It's not worth it. Be safe, folks, and best wishes!

If you don't completely shave, it doesn't matter what mask you have. Why do you think a clean shave is required in the military? The gas mask doesn't work at all without a clean shave - CLEAN - COMPLETELY.

Thanks for this video, Matt, I'd like to know if the nose cup in the full face mask is absolutely necessary , i think that it's to avoid len fogging... or not? thanks in advance!

My front gasket after attaching it and its used and been cleaned few time still fits rock solid.You must have a knock off or wrong seal

Was the gasket problem solved?

Thanks

is eye protection necessary when working with graffitti?

Is p100 the same as p3?

I use the half face with n95 filters for going out

i´m using that half mask at work (steel plant so temperature in summer it's over 40 °C) and im happy with that but i also have workshop where i working with metal, wood or painting something and i doing home electrician instalation so i need someting to protekt me from dust and larger partikles (now i have shield) So idk wich one, halfmask and shield ( brand bionic, it´s acualy masive) or buy full face so it will protekt my eyes from dust too.

What size do you use?

Starting at 1:00 in the video you showed the particle filter. Do those other cartridges only protect against gas and thos extensions must be added for particle protection?

Essa máscara de proteção facial total, da pra utilizar para trabalhar com resina epoxi, qual filtro devo comprar? 😊

hi mate, thanks for sharing !!

Hey bud , I have a similar 6800 however I am not able to pop out the shield of central exhalation valve like you did easily in the video. Any tips ?

Bro,you are awesome

Well wow I just wanted a gas mask to keep out smoke (burning wood etc.). I also want a half face mask like the first one you presented, but I don't like the look of the circle filter most masks use.

Hi mate did you find out why is was Lose at the front? Was it s faulty mask or a manufacture design fault ? I was gonna buy one but not gonna if it isn't dust proof

What size is the full size mask is it small medium or Large

Good reveiw ... it's March 2022 now and the world has walked closer to a large war so I am wanting to get some. Half one for me as I wear glasses, though I'd prefer the full face one tbph, unless you know if you can wear specs with that larger one???

My question is Does the mask shield is paint proof? Do you have to clean the face shield after use to remove any paint stain or particles?

I just started a job powder coating will the full face one help?

Which one is better in sealing?

Is the 6200 mask meant to fully cover your chin, or does it just sort of rest on your jaw under your bottom lip? Am just thinking my 6200 mask is a bit small for me.

Hey just wondering, have terrible pollen allergies for eyes, nose, and mouth. In this case would the 6800 be best for me?

Without going to the work area I tried the 6035 cartridges on a 7502 half mask for half an hour. But I found the odour rather overpowering in that I felt a bit as if I were getting the influenza a couple of hours after. My ill feeling has fortunately gone off again. I am wondering if some people have the same problem but think it to be caused by the work environment. Anyone know of low odour masks? Maybe it be something to stop mold growth? Maybe the supplier had wiped the silicone with an antibacterial wipe with benzalkonium chloride and/or a perfume. Or would such matter be impregnated in the silicone? So I don't know yet if I have to go back to the cheaper 3M half mask. Supplier doesn't want to say if he had wiped it. Does the silicone have much smell when new and not wiped?

I live in South Korea, and with the shortage of masks, and the need they have for medical personal, and how much they tell you that you "Should" wear masks, I would rather buy one of these, than have to use a disposable mask every time I have to go out. Less money and I leave the masks to the medical staff.

How do you clean overspray off I use protector on the plastic viewer but sometimes overspray sneak in

For the half mask respirator does it for up glasses

can you do “Grinding” in these, because the extraction valve flaps like it could let particles in when up close grinding metal?

The 6800: which part do you have to change how often to be safe from Corona? Only the cotton-pad or also the plastic cartouche around, which you plugged onto the masc? I am thinking here about buying one for covid-20 (covid-19 too late now) and I want something cheap, effective and simple to use.

Do wearing half face mask cauze face irritations like acne or some other skin problems

Good review, well done, this has helped me a lot. One thing though, just to let you know, the 6200 is the medium size, the 6300 is the large size and I think the 6100 is the small size. There should be a M for medium written on the nose part of your 6200 mask.

Question the face mask that covers the entire face is it good for survival like chemicals or gases

Are straps too tight on face and neck? I have vein pains from TMjoint at jaw.

There is a protocol to check the seal of the first mask. It's not a simple mask. Who owns them knows it. If you use it without a knowledge you will breathe s..t. Plus the test to check if every part works well. It's not a toy. 3M has a very good tourial about this mask, made by experts.

hey bro I have the 3M 4251 - ive been told this should be ok to spray 2k clear coat but im playing it safe. If you flat out reccomended a safe mask for 2k clear coats which would it be?

Great videos

Here and it's 2020...!!!...World in Lock Down...Unreal...

These masks are worth their weight in gold now. Impossible to find them.

can someone please update this. does this mask not seal good enough to protect from Chorona? please share if you know

On teh half mask you put the particle filters in the wrong way

Particle filter is on backwards.

Just a heads up if anyone does want to wear a respirator I would advise a clean shaven face as the seal works best on bare skin. I can get away with a trim but anything more the seal is disturbed by facial hair!

what would be best for teargas/pepperspray?

what happened to your face? marks from the mask? how can you prevent it?

I'm so jealous of your small head, I bought the large 6800 and have to squeeze through the straps even at their most loose position. Although you seemed to have more trouble creating a face seal. Tradeoffs suppose.

can the pink filters fit the 1st mask????

how often you should change the filter if you go outside pandemic time?

Is it normal that the mask is getting wet inside the ''breathing area'' after some time time on the face ? or do I do something wrong ?

i got the knock off 6800 from ebay for £29 including filters, I got them for covid, pretty good for shopping.

Is it possible to plug one side or are 2 filters obligatory?

16:00 Lion from R6: Siege

you dont mention the sizes, im not sure whether i should pick medium or large on the half mask

Can u operate on covid patients wearing full face mask????

Any comment about the 3m instructions recommending no facial hair? Thanks for description of full mask seal problem.

I got a brand new complete 3M Breath Easy PAPR outfit on eBay for $150.00. Lucky me. I guess the seller didnt know he had a small fortune in his hands.

Is it possible to modify the full face mask so that it works the other way around - filters on the outward breath rather than inward? My kid occasionally comes into contact with potentially vulnerable people. It is unlikely to matter if my kid catches Corona virus but the full face mask should minimise her spreading it if she has it. I know this isn't 'virus' certified but Corona is not 'airbourne' so the mask should filter small water droplets or at least redirect them away from people and the full mask should prevent her touching her eyes/nose/mouth which should keep her hands/gloves virus free.

What's the correct filter to use for dust?