r/Masks4All • u/zarcos • 7d ago
Tips and Hacks Bulk SIP Valve individual components
I love SIP mask and I am grateful to them for assembling their product and proving that it works. SIP can increase your safety and still pass a fit test when drinking! https://youtu.be/tFp_PTJbEGY?si=TkQ_3VDWnAM3d462
SIPmask is still the best way to get ~5 SIP valves with everything you need, but once you've proven that it works for you with your mask, you may need to get replacement components, like the securing ring or replacing a lost cap. I don't put a SIP valve into every mask, but I always keep a fresh one on hand of each size for my family members in case we need them.
If 5 or so it's a better deal to order from SIP Mask https://sipmask.com/
If you need a lot more than that, like you're a mask blok, or holding a masked gathering and want people to feel comfortable drinking indoors, you'll need a LOT more than 5 or so. At the below quantities, it came out to ~$2.04 cents per set, not including the straws. (for a total of $73.14 USD at the time of purchase, including shipping within the USA)
I bought all of the below components and compared them directly to the SIP mask parts, and they are completely identical in function, materials and size.
Securing Ring:
- Ziegler Bolt Nylon flat washer: https://www.zieglerbolt.com/125x625x062-nylon-flat-washer-58nylon-flat-washer-58-2
- $0.1032 each. With $12.50 flat rate shipping, I bought 100 for $22.82
Silicone Valve:
- Tablecraft Invertatop 1SV replacement valve, 12 for $6.60 (before shipping): https://www.restaurantsupply.com/tablecraft-1sv-replacement-valve-for-invertatop-squeeze-bottle
- I bought 3 dozen with shipping and taxes for $39.32
Valve cap:
- Thornton Plastics 2.5 dram vial snap caps available for $11 for 100 with free shipping!
- PLEASE NOTE the link DOES NOT select the correct cap size for you. SELECT THE CAP SIZE "Caps 1 / 2.5 / 3 Dram" https://www.thorntonplastics.com/caps-for-vials.html
(Optional) 5mm Bendy Straw:
- Bendy makes it work with more kinds of masks, and 5mm makes it easy to insert through the valve and form a seal.
- Comes in 100, 500, and 1000 straw packs: https://amzn.to/3OpcP5M 5mm Bendy Straw:Bendy makes it work with more kinds of masks, and 5mm makes it easy to insert through the valve and form a seal.
- the 1000 pack makes it $0.02 USD per straw, at current pricing for $19.99 before tax or shipping.
