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by ppharman
Wed Nov 15, 2023 3:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Dream Station 2
Replies: 6
Views: 6656

Dream Station 2

I want to know what my pressure is. In auto mode it is set to 5-15. I want to know what the current pressure is. I can't find how to get this information. It seems this would be an important piece of information.
Does anyone know how to do this. I have a dream Station 2.

Patrick Harman
by ppharman
Sat Nov 20, 2021 6:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Supplier
Replies: 3
Views: 1044

Re: CPAP Supplier

Thank you I will call them Monday
by ppharman
Sat Nov 20, 2021 5:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP Supplier
Replies: 3
Views: 1044

CPAP Supplier

I am again seeking a CPAP supplier for my supplies. I have two requirements: 1) They accept my insurance, MediCare and TriCare for Life. 2) I can talk to a human. They can be located anywhere as delivery will be by mail. All I need is the name of the company and a phone number. Patrick Harman 360-63...
by ppharman
Wed Apr 06, 2011 7:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What do you use when you have no electricity?
Replies: 23
Views: 14295

Re: What do you use when you have no electricity?

Where I live the power is not always reliable. I have a Honda generator that I will run intermittently just to keep the food in the freeze from thawing and to run the furnace to keep the pipes from freezing in the winter. My generator will not run 8 hours before running out of fuel. I have an M-seri...
by ppharman
Mon Mar 28, 2011 7:10 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Need Help Deciding-Intellipap vs S9
Replies: 15
Views: 4766

Re: Need Help Deciding-Intellipap vs S9

I have only used an M-series machine so I am not qualified to answer the question. I am following the discussions about the attributes of various machines for when the time comes to make a replacement decision. I have some additional criteria, a direct connect ability to 12 volts is high on my list ...
by ppharman
Sat Mar 26, 2011 7:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Depressed newbie saying hi
Replies: 26
Views: 4545

Re: Depressed newbie saying hi

First welcome to the forum. I am pretty impressed with the warm and supportive responses you have received. The cpap machine has changed my life much for the better. I sleep better, I wake refreshed, I dream, and I no longer snore. As an added plus the pain in my side is now gone from being elbowed ...
by ppharman
Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Don't put brandy in the humidifier........
Replies: 4
Views: 1726

Re: Don't put brandy in the humidifier........

Brandy in the humidifier, what an interesting concept. I would like some first hand reports. Anyone tried medical marijuana in their humidifier?
by ppharman
Wed Feb 02, 2011 7:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift Lt Users---Question ?
Replies: 10
Views: 1421

Re: Swift Lt Users---Question ?

I don't have a lot of experience with masks other than the Swift Lt. I have a full beard and it works for me. When I was being fitted for my first mask I thought a mask that allowed me to breath through my mouth and nose would be better. The mask that worked best was the Swift Lt. It does tend to le...
by ppharman
Thu Jan 20, 2011 5:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How do you get someone to stop snoring?
Replies: 15
Views: 4380

Re: How do you get someone to stop snoring?

Before a got my CPAP machine I snored a lot. I have been told by several I was a particularly loud snorer. Anyway, today my wife and my neighbors no longer complain about my snoring. An added plus is that the soreness in my side is now completely gone. I suspect my wife has elbowing me to stop snori...
by ppharman
Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:14 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Fake Distilled Water Sold in Canada
Replies: 67
Views: 31048

Re: Fake Distilled Water Sold in Canada

This is potentially serious. We cpap users can use bottled water if we rinse daily and use vinegar on any deposits. However, Automobile type batteries require distilled water. With automobile batteries non-distilled water will significantly reduce the life expectancy of the battery. Please please le...
by ppharman
Wed Dec 15, 2010 9:04 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: POLL:Chat Room:Should Access Be For Registered Members Only
Replies: 81
Views: 9961

Re: POLL:Chat Room:Should Access Be For Registered Members Only

It was crazy last night. "Moderator" was hijacking the chat room.
by ppharman
Mon Dec 06, 2010 7:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Alcohol and CPAP
Replies: 42
Views: 15398

Re: Alcohol and CPAP

Good question. I probably am not a good example. I have a fondness for old whiskey and...... My experience is that when wearing a cpap sobriety is optional. Life is too short not to indulge in the pleasures that I enjoy and do no harm to anyone else.

Pat
by ppharman
Mon Nov 15, 2010 2:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Does anyone NOT use a humidifier?
Replies: 27
Views: 3171

Re: Does anyone NOT use a humidifier?

I have two M-series machines. The one at home has a humidifier which I use on the lowest heated position. I have had some condensation issues, but they are manageable. On my boat a humidifier just does not work well because of the colder water that the boat floats in (serious condensation issues). O...
by ppharman
Mon Nov 15, 2010 1:55 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: REMstar Auto A-Flex question
Replies: 9
Views: 2638

Re: REMstar Auto A-Flex question

I have an older REMstar M-series machine that self starts by donning the mask and breathing a couple of deep breaths. I suspect your machine will do the same. As for software you have two options the EncoreView software and the Encore Pro software. I won't make any recommendations, as there are many...
by ppharman
Fri Nov 12, 2010 11:16 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Should I invest in software?
Replies: 19
Views: 3279

Re: Should I invest in software?

I agree with mattman...it depends. I am a data junky so I have the software. I still go with my sleep doctor's recommendations. I am still on the steep part of the learning curve on interpreting the data, but it is comforting to know I am within acceptable ranges. I am not a professional sleep docto...