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by aytikvjo
Thu Jan 08, 2015 1:32 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Getting rid of odors in a machine. (Smoke, Etc...)
Replies: 46
Views: 9469

Re: Getting rid of odors in a machine. (Smoke, Etc...)

Ok so what palerider said was spot on: The hard plastics like the ABS and polycarbonate won't absorb much 'smoke smell' and they are the easiest to outgas. The silicone parts absorb it much more deeply and will be harder to clean. The type of cleaning you need to do depends on the scope of contamina...
by aytikvjo
Wed Dec 31, 2014 10:40 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Any silicone free mask???
Replies: 9
Views: 5144

Re:

OP probably thinks he/she has a silicone allergy. Statistically speaking, this is probably not the case, seeing how there are very few bona-fide documented cases and they usually are related to silicone gels in breast implants. I would recommend seeing a dermatologist for an investigation / diagnosi...
by aytikvjo
Mon Dec 22, 2014 5:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best FFM for petite face?
Replies: 5
Views: 1059

Re: Best FFM for petite face?

Resmed Airfit F10 or the Quattro Air (they use same cushion) in size X-Small
Hans Rudolph 7600 V2 in size Petite
by aytikvjo
Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Oxygen Concentrator HELL - RESOLVED
Replies: 35
Views: 9358

Re: Oxygen Concentrator HELL

. All you have to do is turn up the dial until the flow rate is back where it should be. Note that sometimes they tighten a set screw on the dial so that the patient can't change the flow rate. FAULTY INFO ANSWER: The machines are made to handle a 50 foot hose. Adjusting the flow rate should be the...
by aytikvjo
Sat Dec 20, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Oxygen Concentrator HELL - RESOLVED
Replies: 35
Views: 9358

Re: Oxygen Concentrator HELL

if you've got a long enough hose, move it outside the room... This is the best solution for now. They make hoses that are many many meters long. Just make sure that after you have attached the hose, that your flow rate is at the prescribed value. When you add on such a long line, the flow resistanc...
by aytikvjo
Sat Dec 06, 2014 5:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Help with cpap not helping
Replies: 12
Views: 1764

Re: Help with cpap not helping

If you are getting centrals at a relatively moderate pressure, you could ask your doctor about getting a bipap maybe.
by aytikvjo
Sun Nov 30, 2014 6:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: BiPAP AVAPS For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 949

Re: BiPAP Machines For Sale

Bump for week 48. Minor changes.
by aytikvjo
Fri Nov 21, 2014 5:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: BiPAP AVAPS For Sale
Replies: 1
Views: 949

BiPAP AVAPS For Sale

Machine is in excellent working condition and comes with a heated humidifier and power supply. Machine is odor free (smoke free environment). I'd like to give as fair of price as possible, so I've included what secondwind charges for comparison. Respironics System One BiPAP AVAPS - Pictures: http://...
by aytikvjo
Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: AirFit F10 FFM size small is too big -- any suggestions?
Replies: 7
Views: 1886

Re: AirFit F10 FFM size small is too big -- any suggestions?

Yes that's my understanding.

You can confirm the information i've presented at the following: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/resmed ... -mask.html
by aytikvjo
Wed Nov 19, 2014 1:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: AirFit F10 FFM size small is too big -- any suggestions?
Replies: 7
Views: 1886

Re: AirFit F10 FFM size small is too big -- any suggestions?

The only difference is that the for her has pink straps and accents. The cushions and frame are the exact same. So the for-her small is the same as the normal small and for-her medium is the same as the normal medium. The F10 comes in two different frame sizes: X-small and small medium and large Sin...
by aytikvjo
Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:07 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Changed my filter for the first time
Replies: 32
Views: 3892

Re: Changed my filter for the first time

I was under the impression that the replacement schedule was 1 month for filters. Source: http://www.resmed.com/us/en/consumer/support/replacement/replacement-option.html Medicare provides 2 disposable filters per month (this is the white filter for respironics) and 1 washable filter every 6 months ...
by aytikvjo
Fri Nov 14, 2014 10:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: whats the diffrence between the vpap auto and Vpap ST-A
Replies: 1
Views: 570

Re: whats the diffrence between the vpap auto and Vpap ST-A

The ST-A is a special machine usually for treatment of respiratory insufficiency diseases (COPD, cystic fibrosis, neuromuscular disorders). It's analogous to the Respironics AVAPS and works by adjusting pressure support until an average tidal volume is met. Dos the ST-A say iVAPS on it below the dia...
by aytikvjo
Thu Nov 13, 2014 12:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Teardown of a Remstar DS550P
Replies: 6
Views: 2935

Re: Teardown of a Remstar DS550P

Hey aytikvjo, Is you circuit board still functional? Was you getting error codes that would make the machine shutdown while in use? You should try to get the microcontroller to give access to its memory so you can download the machine code of the microcontroller. Has anybody ever downloaded the mem...
by aytikvjo
Wed Nov 12, 2014 8:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Teardown of a Remstar DS550P
Replies: 6
Views: 2935

Teardown of a Remstar DS550P

So I managed to get a hold of a Remstar DS550P (Remstar Auto C-Flex). Basically got it for free because it was contaminated with cigarette smoke and was making a high pitched motor noise. I also opened up my AVAPS C-Series just for fun to take some photos and compare / contrast. Didn't go in too dee...
by aytikvjo
Sun Nov 09, 2014 9:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Water level alert
Replies: 24
Views: 3302

Re: Water level alert

I also have the problem of the humidifier running dry if I sleep more than 8 hours. I'd love to have it cranked at tube temp 5 and humidity 3 all night, but it just doesn't last in this winter air. Disclaimer: Rambling I've thought about this problem a little bit off and on. My solutions are tailore...