[Hawthorne]

If I had the HH that the staggered one would fit, I would take you up on that offer but they don't seem to sell the humdifier case ( I guess you call it) without a water chamber in it.

I have been watching cpapauction but I can't get the seller to give me a definite answer as to what type of M Series HH they were selling so I may have passed up a couple of deals. I want to be sure before I buy.

I have seen the F&P HC 150 on the auction site a couple of times. It might be worth checking it out now and then. I don't think there are any right now but that site changes quickly. I obviously go there a lot!!

Boy, do we know how to hijack a thread or what!!

You did warn people. Actually Rested Gal started it by referring to my setup.

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Machine: IntelliPAP AutoAdjust Travel CPAP Machine with SmartFlex

Humidifier: HC150 Heated Humidifier with hose, 2 chambers and stand

Software: SmartLink Version 2.0 Software

Additional Comments: Backup masks - Pilairo, Aloha -Current setting 11 - 13- CMS-50D Plus Oximeter. Backup machine - PR System One Auto cpap with A-Flex.

[gasp]

Yes, carbonman, I like that pillow very much. The "double edge PAPillow."

It's the one at the top on this page: http://www.cpap.com/productSearch.php?q ... y=papillow

On another note, Hawthorne's pic of his setup was cool. Beside his M series machine, I spied the same heated humidifier I like to use with an M machine. The Fisher and Paykel HC 150 humidifier. Holds a LOT more water than the dinky little M series water chamber. Easier/quicker to fill, too...if you're into "just adding more" (as I am) distilled water, rather than dumping water out every morning.

Georgio, that's a beautiful solution you came up with for hanging the hose with a window behind your bed! Good lab-ratting!

And gasp... glad to hear how the "Hose Buddy" did for you. Sure does look like it would pack easily. Very cool.

Now my husband wants one to put a small LED reading light on - I think he really just wants all my equipment.

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Machine	Mask	Humidifier
Additional Comments: Pursleep, Padacheek, Regenesis™ Pillow, Neti Pot, Travel Buddy hose hanger

[gasp]

WARNING! THREAD HIJACK!

So.... The great thing about the F&P HC 150 is NOT JUST that you can refill it less often... It has a wider range of HH settings than the dinky M Series HH? Now you've caught my attention. If they have a setting of .5, I'd be interested. 1 can be too much sometimes, and 0 can leave me with dried out membranes.

Can anyone verify that they've found a setting that is LESS than the M series 1 setting, and yet not zero, with the F&P HC 150?

Thanks much!
B.

I too want .5! However, even if another machine has lower increments it doesn't mean that it delivers less humidification at that setting than the M series set at 1. See what I'm getting at - or am I missing the point/hosed

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Machine	Mask	Humidifier
Additional Comments: Pursleep, Padacheek, Regenesis™ Pillow, Neti Pot, Travel Buddy hose hanger

[gasp]

I didn't buy the new humidifier itself, just the replacement chamber. I am at the end of my FSA plan year, and needed to spend the rest of my money, so I stocked up on CPAP supplies.

I have the old style M Series HH, not the staggered style. But now I have the new improved chamber. And an extra staggered J tube lid. Anyone want it?

Thanks much!
B.

Did you notice any change in quality/quantity of humidification with the new improved chamber?

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Machine	Mask	Humidifier
Additional Comments: Pursleep, Padacheek, Regenesis™ Pillow, Neti Pot, Travel Buddy hose hanger

[yorkiemum01]

OK gang..after seeing these pictures, just going to paint you
a visual of my 'headboard revision' that cost me a dollar, its
pure redneck! LOL
Took one new tubesock, cut toe end off, trimmed to fit width
of my headboard (3"" and ran duct-tape through the sock securing it to
the front and back of my headboard.....and ran my tubing through
that. Allows for quiet movement with flexability but its not much to
look at.
Guess I'll never invent anything , but with duct tape and some imagination,
you can make anything work!

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Mask: Mirage Quattro™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear

Additional Comments: pressure is 11, began cpap tx 2/25/08. Also use Chiro-Flow Pillow.

[Babette]

Gasp, haven't tried new chamber yet. Just came last night, and I need to wash it, check my numbers, then try it.

Yorkie - I worship you as the Goddess you are.

DUCT TAPE RULES!!!!
Babs

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Mask: Nasal Aire II Prong CPAP Mask with Headgear

Humidifier: M Series Heated Humidifier

Software: Encore Pro Smart Card

Additional Comments: Started XPAP 04/20/07. APAP currently at 12cm straight CPAP. No flex. HH 0-2. Encore Pro 1.8i.49. Deluxe Chinstrap. Sinus Rinse - www.neilmed.com

[rested gal]

Guess I'll never invent anything , but with duct tape and some imagination, you can make anything work!

Hey, you DID invent something! That's a cool, inexpensive way to do it...and it works for you. I LIKE your tubesock/duct tape idea.

[Babette]

I nominate YorkieMum for a Lab Rat Award!
B.

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Mask: Nasal Aire II Prong CPAP Mask with Headgear

Humidifier: M Series Heated Humidifier

Software: Encore Pro Smart Card

Additional Comments: Started XPAP 04/20/07. APAP currently at 12cm straight CPAP. No flex. HH 0-2. Encore Pro 1.8i.49. Deluxe Chinstrap. Sinus Rinse - www.neilmed.com

[gasp]

OK gang..after seeing these pictures, just going to paint you
a visual of my 'headboard revision' that cost me a dollar, its
pure redneck! LOL
Took one new tubesock, cut toe end off, trimmed to fit width
of my headboard (3"" and ran duct-tape through the sock securing it to
the front and back of my headboard.....and ran my tubing through
that. Allows for quiet movement with flexability but its not much to
look at.
Guess I'll never invent anything , but with duct tape and some imagination,
you can make anything work!

I suggest you upgrade to an argyle sock

When travelling, I admit using a headboard with higher round knobs on each end was nice. I just draped my hose around the back and the knob kept it from slipping off. My hubby and I decided after pricing a headboard and matching bedroom furniture to the price of the Travel Buddy left the new hose hanger a winner.

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Machine	Mask	Humidifier
Additional Comments: Pursleep, Padacheek, Regenesis™ Pillow, Neti Pot, Travel Buddy hose hanger

[rested gal]

Georgio and yorkiemum01 ... you've each earned a trophy!



Congrats to both of you, for the cool ideas.

Your hose hanger fixes are now included on the Lab Rat Awards page, under the "Main Air Hose Management" category:
LINKS to LAB RAT AWARD Winners
http://www.cpaptalk.com/viewtopic.php?p=127492