One other possibility: the plug on your power supply was not properly connecting to the outlet in the wall. When you plugged in, no electrical connection was made. When the electrician checked with his tester, it made a connection and everything tested just fine. In a case like this, I would try usi...

D.H. wrote:OK, this does not sound like “it works here but not there.” It sounds more like it works sometimes and not other times.

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If it truly is an intermittent problem the first thing that I would look for is a loose connection in the power cord. Check the transformer, too.

BEFORE spending money on a new machine, check the fuses in the cpap. Also check the power cord and power transformer (you may need help to do this if you don't have a multi-meter). If these things check out OK, then look for a problem with the cpap (take it to a DME).

Hello, I travel often with my IntelliPAP, and have never had a bit of trouble (regulation wise), even internationally. I tag it as a medical device, have both the blower and humidifier in plastic just in case some new TSA person who has never seen one wants to take it out and paw it a bit, store it...

Canadians have a rotten deal with cpap, but their drug prices are sometimes worth us taking a road trip. How much are Epi-Pens up there? "Canadians have a rotten deal with cpap,"? I'm not so sure. I'd say we're no better off than the USA, but depending on which province you live in and depending on...

You've asked about buying online, so why not ignore the people you met at the store and go online at least to first check out what you want and go to the dealer only once you have a good idea of what that is (we can advise on most machines and masks). And if you get lousy service, tell them and go ...

Does anyone have a recommendation for a good online cpap machine / mask dealer in Canada? I found many online but mostly when looking into them I find out that they are pretty shifty and have some very bad reviews. I'm not sure how it works online but I do need one that will take my prescription an...

I thought the chamber came out and the lid separated? Is there anyone out there who has a PR Dreamstation? Does the tank open for cleaning, or not? Inquiring minds need to know! I'd appreciate hearing from an S10 owner, too, who can answer this same question. what I've heard is it's a non-openable,...

Guest wrote:I thought the chamber came out and the lid separated?

Is there anyone out there who has a PR Dreamstation? Does the tank open for cleaning, or not? Inquiring minds need to know!

I'd appreciate hearing from an S10 owner, too, who can answer this same question.

Having a second cpap on hand as a backup is always a good idea. You never know when your "nightly driver" is going to break down (eventually, they all do) but having an operable Plan B is best. Having a second operable cpap packed up and ready to go in its travel case is also a good idea for those o...

It's interesting that you feel that the air-volume/pressure is being reduced by the added filtration. Have you checked your data to see what's being reported? If you proceed down this path, you might want to buy or build a manometer - needed to establish the pressure actually being delivered by the ...

Like the OP, I too suffer with post nasal drip and a stuffy nose. I'd like to second Julie's thought that the humidity setting could be the problem. I know that this is an issue for me: too much humidity = stuffy nose. It takes some experimentation to find the correct humidity setting; and it change...

Julie wrote:Bill, you can get 'replacement parts' (see mask or machine pg on Cpap.com) with no script and they're often pretty inexpensive.

You're a little late with your response, Julie!

Thanks. Bonesmart will keep me reading for a while. Actually, for quite a while!

Does anyone know of an online osteoarthritis online support group similar to cpaptalk? I've noted that my knees have really degenerated this past 6 months and my GP has been less than useless. I'd like to find out what other's are experiencing and how they are coping.

Anyone?