Used machines
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Used machines
There have been several mentions of used machines here and I think the idea needs to be pursued.
Ebay will not allow medical devices and Yahoo is closing down their auction site on June 3.
What other options are available for used machines?
I for one would like to have a backup machine.
Ebay will not allow medical devices and Yahoo is closing down their auction site on June 3.
What other options are available for used machines?
I for one would like to have a backup machine.
I just want to go back to sleep!
I'd like to know the expected life of a machine is. I know the life of a Subaru Outback, and can judge low miles there, but I don't know the life of a Remstar Auto Pro w/C-Flex.
Anyone know where that particular comparison chart lives online? Den?
Cheers,
B.
Anyone know where that particular comparison chart lives online? Den?
Cheers,
B.
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I don't know about the "Pro", but the life expectancy of a RemStar Auto/
C-Flex is about 20 minutes after I take it apart..
C-Flex is about 20 minutes after I take it apart..
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It can't be compaired, due to the Luck Factor. A good thing to remember, eight hours a day times 365 days = one years use. Comes out about 3,000 hours. They are warrentied for 2 year, and replaced every 5 years.Babette wrote:I'd like to know the expected life of a machine is. I know the life of a Subaru Outback, and can judge low miles there, but I don't know the life of a Remstar Auto Pro w/C-Flex.
Anyone know where that particular comparison chart lives online? Den?
Cheers,
So if it's not mis-represented, 3,000 hrs is a fairly safe bet, the lower the better. and the hours need to be total blower hours, not patient use hours which can be reset. I comes down to the money you pay and luck, not that a good deal can't be had, but it's a gamble. After you have used it two years you will know it's worth. I have 2,500 hours on my APAP, so it's been worth it. Jim
Use data to optimize your xPAP treatment!
"The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease." Voltaire
"The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease." Voltaire
Thanks! That gives me a frame of refence!
B.
B.
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Additional Comments: Started XPAP 04/20/07. APAP currently wide open 10-20. Consistent AHI 2.1. No flex. HH 3. Deluxe Chinstrap. |
I currently have a stash of Nasal Aire II cannulas in Small or Extra Small. Please PM me if you would like them. I'm interested in bartering for something strange and wonderful that I don't currently own. Or a Large size NAII cannula.
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[quote="Babette"]I'd like to know the expected life of a machine is. I know the life of a Subaru Outback, and can judge low miles there, but I don't know the life of a Remstar Auto Pro w/C-Flex.
Anyone know where that particular comparison chart lives online? Den?
Cheers,
B.
I had over 13,000 hrs on a CPAP pro and it was still chugging along.
Anyone know where that particular comparison chart lives online? Den?
Cheers,
B.
I had over 13,000 hrs on a CPAP pro and it was still chugging along.
I just want to go back to sleep!
I have some used inventory I have been trying to get rid of and am will to sell to anybody here that is intersted. This is what I have:
2 S7 CPAP machines with 2i heated humidifiers $225.00 each
1 Solo LX Machine $125.00
2 HC604 CPAP machines $250.00 each
I'll set pressure and you pay shipping.
Also, I do own auction software that operates the same as ebay/yahoo, etc. I have considered starting a used CPAP auction site, but didn't know if there was a market for such a thing. Perhaps I should consider it.
2 S7 CPAP machines with 2i heated humidifiers $225.00 each
1 Solo LX Machine $125.00
2 HC604 CPAP machines $250.00 each
I'll set pressure and you pay shipping.
Also, I do own auction software that operates the same as ebay/yahoo, etc. I have considered starting a used CPAP auction site, but didn't know if there was a market for such a thing. Perhaps I should consider it.
DP
RPSGT
RPSGT
Another question about used machines: How about reconditioned machines? Recertified machines? Are they like new machines? Are they the same thing?
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Thread on how I overcame aerophagia
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Thread on my TAP III experience
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The only place that could remanufacter and recertify machines would be the manafacturer. Even then the quality would depend on who, what, when and where it was done, and more important the warrenty.
Except for a second machine (Back-up), the money would be better spent on a newer machine that could track your progress correctly. Seeing as half of the machines are hiding in a closet unused, those should make good backups. Jim
Except for a second machine (Back-up), the money would be better spent on a newer machine that could track your progress correctly. Seeing as half of the machines are hiding in a closet unused, those should make good backups. Jim
Use data to optimize your xPAP treatment!
"The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease." Voltaire
"The art of medicine consists in amusing the patient while nature cures the disease." Voltaire
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Re: Used machines
This looks like the next hot palce to go for used CPAPoceanpearl wrote:There have been several mentions of used machines here and I think the idea needs to be pursued.
Ebay will not allow medical devices and Yahoo is closing down their auction site on June 3.
What other options are available for used machines?
I for one would like to have a backup machine.
http://www.medmarketplace.com/subcats.asp?subcatID=89
10 years RRT Homecare with 2 years as a Sleep Tech
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Anyone know how long a 'tank' can sit unused in a closet and still be effective once you decide to use it?
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