humidifier leaking all over

basmith · Post by **basmith** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:04 pm

I have just started with a REMstar plus & heated humidifier using a comfort gel mask. I have tried to troubleshoot this but can not seem to find out why it is still leaking. The water chamber does not have any leaks and the hose does not have any holes. But for some reason there is always water underneath the machine in the morning and all of the water is gone out of the chamber. Is it possible that there is too much of a build up of pressure in the hose causing it to back up somewhere?

LDuyer · Post by **LDuyer** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:09 pm

basmith wrote:I have just started with a REMstar plus & heated humidifier using a comfort gel mask. I have tried to troubleshoot this but can not seem to find out why it is still leaking. The water chamber does not have any leaks and the hose does not have any holes. But for some reason there is always water underneath the machine in the morning and all of the water is gone out of the chamber. Is it possible that there is too much of a build up of pressure in the hose causing it to back up somewhere?

Gosh, that's quite a mystery.
Are you filling it properly? I know if you fill it above the water line, it might have a problem, with the turbulence of the air bouncing the water a bit. Are you sure there's not a leak, especially with all of the water gone. I do know that I can use nearly all of the water in one night. But I don't have the water under the machine, I think. Goodness, I don't check, maybe I should. Hopefully someone can solve the mystery for you.

Welcome to the forum!

Linda

basmith · Post by **basmith** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:13 pm

my humidifier is set to 4

if I just use the cpap and not turn on the heat the water remains in the chamber just fine so I don't think it's the chamber

Mikesus · Post by **Mikesus** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:20 pm

Had that happen, the bottom of the tank comes off for cleaning, more than likely it is not on all the way and is leaking as soon as there is pressure on it. Slide the tank out and take a look to make sure that it is completely sealed...

-SWS · Post by **-SWS** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:42 pm

Mikesus wrote:Had that happen, the bottom of the tank comes off for cleaning, more than likely it is not on all the way and is leaking as soon as there is pressure on it. Slide the tank out and take a look to make sure that it is completely sealed...

Ditto every word---including the part about had that happen.

When you take the two halves apart be sure to thoroughly rinse any grit or dust on the gasket that might defeat that compression seal.

LDuyer · Post by **LDuyer** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:52 pm

-SWS wrote: ...When you take the two halves apart be sure to thoroughly rinse any grit or dust on the gasket that might defeat that compression seal.

Dear god, you make it all seem so....sordid.

Who says "defeat that compression seal" in normal conversation?

Linda,
who is disrespecting this topic, sorry

wading thru the muck! · Post by **wading thru the muck!** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 8:59 pm

...zzz

LDuyer · Post by **LDuyer** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:13 pm

sorry, ... nothing

Davidmcc · Post by **Davidmcc** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:16 pm

Guess this string shows two things. The difference between how men and women describe mechanical processes and the wisdom of not taking things apart unecessarily or too often. Ahough I only use distilled water and rinse and dry my humidifier weekly I have yet to dismantle it.

LDuyer · Post by **LDuyer** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:23 pm

Davidmcc wrote:Guess this string shows two things. The difference between how men and women describe mechanical processes and the wisdom of not taking things apart unecessarily or too often. Ahough I only use distilled water and rinse and dry my humidifier weekly I have yet to dismantle it.

Ahem!
FYI, I can describe mechanical processes just fine. I was a technical editor for a time and have written extensively on the intricacies of the hydraulics and hydrology of flooding. So there! I just don't practice this all the time. I prefer the simpler descriptions sometimes. Never assume, young man!

Linda,
who needs to brush up on her technical writing skills and learn to write more like SWS

-SWS · Post by **-SWS** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:34 pm

"Thingy" was the word I was trying to think of but couldn't!

Davidmcc, I used to keep my humidifier mounted on the AutoPAP except for the rare cleaning. I'd just pour distilled water directly into the top using a dedicated vinegar-and-oil type bottle with a long neck.

Kept that rubber sealy-like thingy in real good shape!

LDuyer · Post by **LDuyer** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 9:36 pm

"Thingy" is a highly technical word!

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 10:15 pm

Ahem.. I believe it is a derivative of "Thinga Ma Bob".

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sat Apr 16, 2005 10:47 pm

Gee, and all this time I thought it was a whatchamacallit.

Davidmcc · Post by **Davidmcc** » Sun Apr 17, 2005 12:57 am

Humble apologies offered to all considered insulted

humidifier leaking all over

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