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- Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:17 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Inspire advertising is Anti-CPAP advertising!
- Replies: 7
- Views: 2833
Re: Inspire advertising is Anti-CPAP advertising!
Agreed, I find the ads fairly offensive.
- Sat Dec 09, 2023 5:10 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: diagnosed with sleep apnea, need some advice
- Replies: 20
- Views: 19677
Re: diagnosed with sleep apnea, need some advice
Being on CPAP is not as bad as it seems up front. Getting through the tests and first getting fitted for a mask are the worst part, that's over soon. Settling on a mask can be challenging. After that, it's something you only use while sleeping and doesn't negatively impact any other day to day activ...
- Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:47 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Phillips / Philips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread
- Replies: 1268
- Views: 1138053
Re: Phillips / Philips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread
Just received a DreamStation Auto CPAP per the recall. It shipped in auto mode, wide open pressure limits, and I did not have to send a prescription. I set it up this evening and put an SD card in it. I'll use it tonight and see how it does, then I'll probably shelve it until my Autoset conks out do...
- Thu Dec 01, 2022 8:47 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3716
Re: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
Jeepers, we really are getting ripped off on electric rates. Thanks for confirming my numbers. -- Jim
- Thu Dec 01, 2022 7:25 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3716
Re: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
Ok, I checked with my friend who actually measured the water distiller electricity usage. He reported that 4 Hrs. of distiller use used 3.1 KW. His rate for Electricity + delivery is $.242/KW, so that works out to about $ .73/Gallon. Our rates are actually about to go significantly higher in January...
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:41 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Resmed Power Supply
- Replies: 3
- Views: 381
Re: Resmed Power Supply
Check the wattage, especially if you use a heated hose, and make sure the older supplies can provide the same power. A higher wattage is fine, but you may overload one with less wattage.
Jim
Jim
- Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:34 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3716
Re: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
I agree, the distiller wont run at full power the whole time. I didnt measure it myself, i'll double check with my source. It would be nice if its way cheaper, otherwise the payback on the distiller will be years out. I probably use about 15 gallons a year, maybe less.
Jim
Jim
- Sat Nov 26, 2022 8:08 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3716
Re: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
I think the cost is arround 80 cents per gallon, but it depends on the electricity rates. I start with hot tap water and it takes about 4 hours to distill a gallon. Just fill the distiller and start it, no ice required. I think it usesabout 1500 watts or a little less.
Jim
Jim
- Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:53 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
- Replies: 30
- Views: 3716
Re: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
Buy a water distiller and stop buying water in disposable containers. They work really well and you can make your own distilled water as often as you need to.
Jim
Jim
- Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:36 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Airsense 10 Humidifier Tank Running Dry
- Replies: 62
- Views: 31716
Re: Airsense 10 Humidifier Tank Running Dry
Presuming that a lower constant humidity would be more comfortable than having the tank run dry and getting no humidification once that happens, i would suggest turning the humidity setting down until you reach the point that it never runs completely dry. Leaks use more air and therefore more water,...
- Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:24 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Swift FX vent hurricane solution
- Replies: 6
- Views: 565
Re: Swift FX vent hurricane solution
I know you started off saying you can only get a swift FX mask. That's what i used for years, but then i tried an Airfit P30i. It has a diffuser at the nose, but the majority of the venting seems to be at the connection on top of your head. I find it much easier to deal with the hose connecting at t...
- Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:46 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Resmed Airsense 11 - AC/DC adapter?
- Replies: 84
- Views: 37948
Re: Resmed Airsense 11 - AC/DC adapter?
I know this isn't the answer to the question you asked, but for the Airsense 10 I just bought, the AC adapter produces 24V, but also there is a center pin with about 3.3 volts. I bought an aftermarket DC/DC adapter specifically advertised for the Airsense 10, and it also has the 3.3 volt center pin....
- Sun Aug 29, 2021 4:51 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: What SD card should I get?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 767
Re: What SD card should I get?
Many of the microsd cards come with an SDcard sized adapter. You can insert the microsd card in the adapter and the adapter in the CPAP, it will work fine.
Jim
Jim
- Sun Aug 29, 2021 4:43 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: OT: limited on my typing
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5897
Re: OT: limited on my typing
Oh, and i type for a living, one handed typing was so frustrating i really couldnt deal with it.
Jim
Jim
- Sun Aug 29, 2021 4:41 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: OT: limited on my typing
- Replies: 37
- Views: 5897
Re: OT: limited on my typing
Glad to hear its a little better. I second the voice to text. At one point i cut the tips of two fingers. It was the most painful thing i've ever experienced, i couldnt even rest my arm on anything. I found ice on my wrist helped a little. I didnt get any help from the pain meds, they gave me panic ...