weird squeak coming from mask swivel connection

Hoover · Post by **Hoover** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 7:03 pm

Hello,

The swiveling point of connection from the mask to the hose just started squeaking. It just bothers me as I move as I'm drifting off to sleep. Any ideas of something I could do to stop it? Wax? KY Jelly?

Thanks friends.

Teej813 · Post by **Teej813** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:19 pm

Make sure it's actually snapped all the way on. My Activa squeeks if i don't have it snapped on all the way.

tj

cflame1 · Post by **cflame1** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 8:57 pm

Anything that'll lube it up a little should work

mindy · Post by **mindy** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:37 pm

There are a number of threads about squeaks --

Here's one:

viewtopic/t25100/squeeky-mask-swivel.ht ... d293c9bc04

Also, you can try a google search using the following:

squeaks site:cpaptalk.com

Some people use a little vaseline but please note that one needs to be careful in any situation when the vapors can be breated into your lungs (see above post).

Others have had good luck with KY jelly or liquid.

Mindy

coldnose · Post by **coldnose** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 10:54 pm

When my Liberty started squeaking, I used a little Ayr gel to stop it. I used it because it is CPAP friendly and I didn't have to worry about inhaling fumes. It did okay, though I went back to my Swift.

Good Luck

---gary

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Nov 17, 2007 11:07 pm

Thanks everybody - I will try some waterbased lubricant or some mild liquid soap. I halfway thought I was imagining this so I'm glad I'm at least not losing my mind.

RipVW · Post by **RipVW** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 8:16 am

Or a little WD-40 (just kidding!) :<)

mindy · Post by **mindy** » Sun Nov 18, 2007 8:59 am

Anonymous wrote:Thanks everybody - I will try some waterbased lubricant or some mild liquid soap. I halfway thought I was imagining this so I'm glad I'm at least not losing my mind.

I know that feeling

Mindy