I recently ordered the Elevation training mask and while using it I seem to only be able to breathe in air easily on one side. I switched the clear valve behind the white plastic cap from the left to the right side and find that this issue is with the clear valve. Is this how the mask is designed, to only allow easy breathe intake on one side and more difficult on the other side or do I have defective valves? PLEASE advice. Thank you. I recently ordered the Elevation training mask and while using it I seem to only be able to breathe in air easily on one side. I switched the clear valve behind the white plastic cap from the left... » Read More I recently ordered the Elevation training mask and while using it I seem to only be able to breathe in air easily on one side. I switched the clear valve behind the white plastic cap from the left to the right side and find that this issue is with the clear valve. Is this how the mask is designed, to only allow easy breathe intake on one side and more difficult on the other side or do I have defective valves? PLEASE advice. Thank you. « Show Less
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It's either a faulty value or there is moisture causing the value to create a seal. Make sure the mask is dry before you start, which I'm sure you are. There should be equal air flow on boh sides.
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That is how it is designed. If you need more air, flip the closed diaphragm.
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There's a stop valve ;it a bit awkward too operate! You don't have to use it but ;then u loose 15-20psi,just add fews psi that's why mist people do anyways!
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Hi. Actually no, I don't think the guard interferes. Could be that it behaves differently when water pressure is on higher(?). Or could be defective. I turn water on with NO upward spray first, then adjust spray slowly. If still interfering, you may need to exchange for another unit. On the seat issue, mine is slightly off also and the seat has to flex slightly when it gets sat upon. If that's a problem or otherwise not acceptable for you, you may be able to find some taller cushions (pads/feet) to put on the underside front of the seat or a different seat altogether may be more suitable. I hope this helps. Hi. Actually no, I don't think the guard interferes. Could be that it behaves differently when water pressure is on higher(?). Or could be defective. I turn water on with NO upward spray first, then adjust spray slowly. If still interfering, you may need to exchange for another unit. On the seat issue, mine is slightly off also and the seat has to flex slightly when it gets sat upon. If that's a problem or otherwise not acceptable for you, you may be able to find some taller cushions (pads/feet) to put on the underside front of the seat or a different seat altogether may be more suitable. I... » Read More Hi. Actually no, I don't think the guard interferes. Could be that it behaves differently when water pressure is on higher(?). Or could be defective. I turn water on with NO upward spray first, then adjust spray slowly. If still interfering, you may need to exchange for another unit. On the seat issue, mine is slightly off also and the seat has to flex slightly when it gets sat upon. If that's a problem or otherwise not acceptable for you, you may be able to find some taller cushions (pads/feet) to put on the underside front of the seat or a different seat altogether may be more suitable. I hope this helps. « Show Less
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Sorry about my error; the exhausted air is discharged on the right face and intake air is on the face as pictured.daves
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Hi Joy, The parts that keep the face shield closed may be made of plastic, I'm not sure. They feel sturdy enough, function well, and hold the face shield & lower jaw part closed securely. The lower jaw section locks in place with a sound click/thunk. The vent open/closed levers and the clear face shield lever seem ok. The tinted face shield control lever also seems sturdy enough and functions well, with thinner leather gloves or bare handed. Heavy leather gloves are more challenging. Nothing about the materiel or structure seem cheap to me, at least not yet. This is my first and only modular helmet so far, so I don't have much to compare it to. Hi Joy, The parts that keep the face shield closed may be made of plastic, I'm not sure. They feel sturdy enough, function well, and hold the face shield & lower jaw part closed securely. The lower jaw section locks in place with a sound click/thunk. The vent open/closed levers and the clear face shield lever seem ok. The tinted face shield control lever also seems sturdy enough and functions well, with thinner leather gloves or bare handed. Heavy leather gloves are more challenging. Nothing about the materiel or structure seem cheap to me, at least not yet. This is my first and only... » Read More Hi Joy, The parts that keep the face shield closed may be made of plastic, I'm not sure. They feel sturdy enough, function well, and hold the face shield & lower jaw part closed securely. The lower jaw section locks in place with a sound click/thunk. The vent open/closed levers and the clear face shield lever seem ok. The tinted face shield control lever also seems sturdy enough and functions well, with thinner leather gloves or bare handed. Heavy leather gloves are more challenging. Nothing about the materiel or structure seem cheap to me, at least not yet. This is my first and only modular helmet so far, so I don't have much to compare it to. « Show Less
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I have the same experience. I generally wake up stuffy, especially in my right nostril. I do not find that anything other than water comes out when I use it either. During the day the left nostril continues to drip water if I lower my head to do yoga poses but no water comes out of the right side. I have been using it daily and don't feel that it has helped.
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My Vogmask filters really well. You can feel the resistance breathing in and out but unless I am doing a very strenuous activity, it is breathable. I think if you are planning to pull weeds in the garden or sit on an airplane, it's fine. For bike riding or running, it would help to have a valve. Mike H.
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I guess I did not read the instructions very well, because I did use it in my RV and I also used it at home when my pipes froze during the polar vortex and I was without water for 3 weeks. When i initially ignited this there was a loud poof and a flame shot out the vent, It only happened one time and I believe it is because I did something wrong. It did not do it again and it has been used alot. My advice would be to exercise precaution when using propane in an RV, know how to start and stop the equipment so you dont have propane gas flowing freely, make sure you have adequate ventilation, and use a carbon monoxide detector. I guess I did not read the instructions very well, because I did use it in my RV and I also used it at home when my pipes froze during the polar vortex and I was without water for 3 weeks. When i initially ignited this there was a loud poof and a flame shot out the vent, It only happened one time and I believe it is because I did something wrong. It did not do it again and it has been used alot. My advice would be to exercise precaution when using propane in an RV, know how to start and stop the equipment so you dont have propane gas flowing freely, make sure you have adequate ventilation,... » Read More I guess I did not read the instructions very well, because I did use it in my RV and I also used it at home when my pipes froze during the polar vortex and I was without water for 3 weeks. When i initially ignited this there was a loud poof and a flame shot out the vent, It only happened one time and I believe it is because I did something wrong. It did not do it again and it has been used alot. My advice would be to exercise precaution when using propane in an RV, know how to start and stop the equipment so you dont have propane gas flowing freely, make sure you have adequate ventilation, and use a carbon monoxide detector. « Show Less
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It is not at all a cheap fitting. It's a very heavy brass fitting with a strong spring clamp. That said, it works terribly! It usually stays quite firmly on the valve stem, but will leak air if not held at the right angle. So, you just have to hold it while operating. Fortunately, the device can be operated with one hand so it's not a problem. All in all, this is a great device, and made from very high quality components. I don't know why it's so hard to design a quick-release chuck that works well, but evidently it is, as nobody else seems to have much luck. This is better than any I've tried, but the short answer is "no" it doesn't seal well. It is not at all a cheap fitting. It's a very heavy brass fitting with a strong spring clamp. That said, it works terribly! It usually stays quite firmly on the valve stem, but will leak air if not held at the right angle. So, you just have to hold it while operating. Fortunately, the device can be operated with one hand so it's not a problem. All in all, this is a great device, and made from very high quality components. I don't know why it's so hard to design a quick-release chuck that works well, but evidently it is, as nobody else seems to have much luck. This is better than any I've... » Read More It is not at all a cheap fitting. It's a very heavy brass fitting with a strong spring clamp. That said, it works terribly! It usually stays quite firmly on the valve stem, but will leak air if not held at the right angle. So, you just have to hold it while operating. Fortunately, the device can be operated with one hand so it's not a problem. All in all, this is a great device, and made from very high quality components. I don't know why it's so hard to design a quick-release chuck that works well, but evidently it is, as nobody else seems to have much luck. This is better than any I've tried, but the short answer is "no" it doesn't seal well. « Show Less
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Probably ALL filtering face masks have some kind of breathing resistance. It is a covering, after all. That said, I have found the microfiber Vogmask to be comfortable to wear without too much resistance. I used it cleaning up a very dusty room, had it on for over an hour, and didn't encounter any problems.---Charles Foster Dudley
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I have experienced something similar, and I found out by shortening the length of the tube helped. I have also compared mine to a friends and the VA supplied him with his and his batteries do not last as long as mine do. I am a retired combat vet with benefits but, no i do not use them. I haven't used one hour since my retirement in Nov 1976 because of the service received as you can tell if you keep up with the world news. I am one of the triple dippers you have probably heard the term. I aslo served over 31 years in DOD. When I retired I had accumulated over 53 years total service to my country. I wil never use the VA system, I so not trust them and I can't wait for a minimum of two years to see a doctor about a runny nose. Back to the Walkers device, I am so halppy with mine that I ordered a receiveone for a spare in case I lose it again, I did once while working in the yard and had a hell of a time finding it but, after a week laying out in the field, getting rained on and it still works great.
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I really don't know, but I found out that it had way too much air in it and if you use the valve you can let some of it out. I felt like I was going to fall off of it. Don't do what I did before I knew about the valve and punch a hole in it to let the air out.
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With the Filtrete material that I received recently, the instructions do not say anything about how to place the filter material so that one particular side faces the oncoming air and therefore the other side faces the outgoing air. I cannot see any difference between the two sides of the material that I received most recently, i.e. the reinforcing mesh is either on both sides or is centered. I vaguely seem to remember that several years ago, the instructions used to differentiate between the two sides and I could see that the reinforcing mesh was on one side rather than on both sides or centered. I'm assuming that you received your FIltrete material recently and the two sides seem identical. With the Filtrete material that I received recently, the instructions do not say anything about how to place the filter material so that one particular side faces the oncoming air and therefore the other side faces the outgoing air. I cannot see any difference between the two sides of the material that I received most recently, i.e. the reinforcing mesh is either on both sides or is centered. I vaguely seem to remember that several years ago, the instructions used to differentiate between the two sides and I could see that the reinforcing mesh was on one side rather than on both sides or... » Read More With the Filtrete material that I received recently, the instructions do not say anything about how to place the filter material so that one particular side faces the oncoming air and therefore the other side faces the outgoing air. I cannot see any difference between the two sides of the material that I received most recently, i.e. the reinforcing mesh is either on both sides or is centered. I vaguely seem to remember that several years ago, the instructions used to differentiate between the two sides and I could see that the reinforcing mesh was on one side rather than on both sides or centered. I'm assuming that you received your FIltrete material recently and the two sides seem identical. « Show Less
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I have had no problem with the valve. The stopper goes in gently, and it hold the air till I am ready to deflate. When flying, you are not supposed to inflate it until you are at cruising altitude, though.
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It has been good to not have to wrestle with the hose -- such an easy solution and in expensive too. I have heard of a pillow that allows you to have room for your mask that helps, they are more expensive and I've not purchased. I did switch from a mask to a nasal pillow and that is much better and a lot less confining. Bless you and I hope this will be a great benefit to you.
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I think they all do, I purchased a elevation mask a few weeks ago and I received one. A buddy of mine made the same purchase and he also received one. Hope this helps
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That was a symptom I had when there were either air bubbles in the system or an obstruction somewhere. Eventually the valve, or whatever the mechanism was internally, froze in place and it wouldn't generate pressure at all, despite clean system. That's when I returned it to Costco, only a year old. Went with a more expensive gasoline unit instead, much better power for cleaning and longevity.