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by Sparky223
Sat Apr 18, 2015 11:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long does a typical APAP machine last?
Replies: 27
Views: 5569

Re: How long does a typical APAP machine last?

Sir NoddinOff wrote:
palerider wrote:
Sparky223 wrote:I knew I shouldn't have messed with it. Now it won't start. No more sleep for me.
remove the humidifier?
Yes, that would be step one. I agree, maybe you'll get lucky.
Why didn't I think of that. I will try later.
by Sparky223
Sat Apr 18, 2015 11:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long does a typical APAP machine last?
Replies: 27
Views: 5569

Re: How long does a typical APAP machine last?

I knew I shouldn't have messed with it. Now it won't start. No more sleep for me. What exactly did you attempt to do when you got the case open Maybe there's an easy fix. Bypassing the burnt connector and soldering the bare wires to the correct male pins was recommended by someone. As I recall ther...
by Sparky223
Fri Apr 17, 2015 11:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long does a typical APAP machine last?
Replies: 27
Views: 5569

Re: How long does a typical APAP machine last?

I knew I shouldn't have messed with it. Now it won't start. No more sleep for me.
by Sparky223
Fri Apr 17, 2015 12:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long does a typical APAP machine last?
Replies: 27
Views: 5569

Re: How long does a typical APAP machine last?

Both those issues deal with the humidifier though
by Sparky223
Fri Apr 17, 2015 10:19 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long does a typical APAP machine last?
Replies: 27
Views: 5569

Re: How long does a typical APAP machine last?

Opened the cover and this is the first thing I see.

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by Sparky223
Fri Apr 17, 2015 9:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long does a typical APAP machine last?
Replies: 27
Views: 5569

Re: How long does a typical APAP machine last?

But, I couldn't find a specific thread.......and was thinking I saw pictures somewhere. Does this sound like a similar problem? it *could* be... depends on why it's shutting off... if there's any error messages... I've heard tales of people fixing their machines when they were cutting out, errors, ...
by Sparky223
Sun Apr 12, 2015 6:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long does a typical APAP machine last?
Replies: 27
Views: 5569

Re: How long does a typical APAP machine last?

Seems like 5yrs is the gold standard. It will be a disaster if I cannot get a new machine through insurance.
by Sparky223
Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How long does a typical APAP machine last?
Replies: 27
Views: 5569

How long does a typical APAP machine last?

I have a PR System One with about 4.5 years on it. It will try to start then shut off and automatically restart. Each time the pressure increases a little bit until it will finally start and go all night. Seems to be taking longer to get running. Apria has told me to get a new prescription to see if...
by Sparky223
Sat Mar 30, 2013 3:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Apnea and Testosterone Replacement Therapy
Replies: 11
Views: 7132

Re: Sleep Apnea and Testosterone Replacement Therapy

I take Androgel and growth hormone. Never had it affect my AHI
by Sparky223
Sun Mar 24, 2013 4:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: pulse oxygen meters
Replies: 4
Views: 1192

pulse oxygen meters

I am positive this has been covered, but what are people using? Thanks
by Sparky223
Sat Oct 27, 2012 8:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Apnea and Insurance
Replies: 13
Views: 2165

Re: Sleep Apnea and Insurance

I did find out Colorado does have group of one insurance, but was told it will be really expensive. Insurance guy is making calls to see if my OSA will be a problem.
by Sparky223
Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Apnea and Insurance
Replies: 13
Views: 2165

Re: Sleep Apnea and Insurance

kaiasgram wrote:Hi Sparky -- In some states a self-employed individual can qualify as a "group of one" and get guaranteed-issue small group health insurance that way. On a quick search i get mixed info regarding whether Colorado is one of these states. Have you looked into this?
No I haven't, but I will. Thanks
by Sparky223
Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:06 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Apnea and Insurance
Replies: 13
Views: 2165

Re: Sleep Apnea and Insurance

Guest wrote:Health insurance or life insurance?

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Sorry Health
by Sparky223
Mon Oct 22, 2012 3:00 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleep Apnea and Insurance
Replies: 13
Views: 2165

Sleep Apnea and Insurance

Anybody have any luck getting an individual health plan? I can not get it through work as I am self employed.