Aussie heated hose - additional benefits?

roster · Post by **roster** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 4:03 pm

I use a high humidifier setting (evaporating nearly the whole container of water, 1400 ml, in eight hours) and solved the rainout problem with a hose sleeve. This is much cheaper and simpler than a heated hose.

So many of you express fondness for the heated hose that I wonder if I am missing out on some benefits beyond eliminating rainout. ????

OK, maybe I can start a controversy about the beloved heated hose. If a fleece hose cover stops rainout for an individual (in addition to dampening the noise of the hose when it hits something and making the hose feel good to the touch) then why would this individual want a heated hose which adds only these disadvantages to the equation:

- expense!
- requires an additional electrical outlet
- uses additional electricity
- adds heat to the bed during the warm months
- does not have an on/off switch!!!???
- additional disadvantage for Hybrid mask users: "oldgearhead: "Rooster - When you get one, don't forget to attach a short (10"-18") inch regular hose and swivel between the heated hose and the Hybrid. The heated hose is stiffer than a regular hose. The "short" hose will reduce the torque applied to the Hybrid's 90 degree elbow. Then cover it all with your hose cover.""

Youse guys have taught me 95% of what I know about apnea/cpap, but the popularity of the heated hose is still a mystery to me.

In my ignorance,

rooster (who has never tried a heated hose)

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bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 8:40 pm

Before I got the aussie hose I would wake up with my nose so cold it hurt. I sleep better breathing the warmer air and my nose is nice and comfy. For me it was just a comfort issue.

Brenda

GoofyUT · Post by **GoofyUT** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 8:43 pm

I understand that it'll make the colors on your television more vivid and life-like too!

Cheers!

Chuck

Rabid1 · Post by **Rabid1** » Fri Dec 22, 2006 8:45 pm

GoofyUT wrote:I understand that it'll make the colors on your television more vivid and life-like too!

Cheers!

Chuck

You shouldn't have said that! Now I've gotta have one

carlitguy · Post by **carlitguy** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 7:04 pm

Does the Aussie hose have an on / off switch? I have one coming and I was just organizing my wall plugs.
I have an old house and plugins are at a premium. I do have a surge protector bar to plug it in to.
Dean

ColoradoDreamer · Post by **ColoradoDreamer** » Sat Dec 23, 2006 7:29 pm

I just got my hose yesterday had a wonderful night without rain out or having to stuff a facial tissue in the mask to soak up the moisture.

I don't know of any other benefits, but for me solving the rainout problem is the only benefit that I needed. Well, I guess there is another benefit...sleeping longer. I slept in about 1.5 hours longer this morning since I didn't have droplets of cold water hitting my face till after the hose power was turned off.

carlitguy......There is no on/off switch. It comes with a heavy wall wart. I'm thinking of getting a power strip to lay it on the floor because I have it, a timer and surge protector coming out of one outlet on the wall..the weight! I have the hose plugged it into a timer. It is set to go on for some time shortly after I know I will be in bed and turn off for shortly before I get up. Guess what, by sleeping in that extra 1.5 hours I had rainout! That's okay, I needed to get up anyway.

roster · Post by **roster** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 7:26 am

[quote="ColoradoDreamer"].................There is no on/off switch. It comes with a heavy wall wart. I'm thinking of getting a power strip to lay it on the floor because I have it, a timer and surge protector coming out of one outlet on the wall..the weight! .....................................

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 9:18 am

Reasons for heated hose: It lets you run your humidifier at a higher setting to avoid "dryout" (of nasal passages) while still stopping rainout; It keeps your nose from getting chilled; most importantly, its another fun gadget for obsessed cpapers! Also, its very low voltage and does not get hot enough to heat up the bed.

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 9:42 am

rooster (who has never tried a heated hose)

I think the only way you will know is to get one...

Linda3032 · Post by **Linda3032** » Sun Dec 24, 2006 1:34 pm

Rooster, some of us leave the heated hose on all the time - no need for an on/off switch.

Like some, I've been using my humidifier as "passover". Without the heated hose, the air would be way too cold. Passover is more comfortable for me, uses alot less water, and no need to refill the humidifier.

Lastly, while traveling, in an emergency I can start my cpap with the heated hose and "blow dry" my hair. (I haven't done that, but it could be done). ..............

Seriously, all the fleece hose covers in the world couldn't stop the rainout I experience with my Aura. The heated hose prevents most of it.

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 8:13 am

My heated hose came with a cover. So it is soft and quiet. I don't need an on/off switch, I have it on a timer. You can purchase an on/off switch at most hardware stores for under $2. I now hang my hose so no extra heat in the bed.
I have all my cpap stuff plugged into a surge protection power strip, so I still use only 1 wall outlet. It does use more electricity and it is expensive, But it's well worth the extra cost for me to be more comfortable.

Brenda

mkirkwag · Post by **mkirkwag** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 5:03 pm

"... why would this individual want a heated hose which adds only these disadvantages to the equation:
... but the popularity of the heated hose is still a mystery to me."

Well, I can tell you that I'm considering one because of the cold air blowing up my nose - I'm here today trying to decide if it will help. I'm almost completely off cpap because that blast of frigid air wakes me up and I can't stand it. The supply place said, "turn the heat up." Well, I tried that, but it costs a fortune and it didn't work.[quote][/quote]

SelfSeeker · Post by **SelfSeeker** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:07 pm

mkirkwag, - If your only problem with continuing CPAP is the cold air, then definately try the Aussie hose. $120 US is well worth it, once you can afford it in the long term benefits of continuing using the CPAP.

rooster - Many people love using the Aussie heated hose. It is comfortable, delivers warm air to the nose. ANd for many desperate folks it stops the annoying rainout. It is a personal thing.

I do not have one yet, but I decided to give myself one for Christmas. I am hoping it will allow me to use humidity without the mugginess I feel now, or maybe even use it in passover mode.

mkirkwag wrote:"... why would this individual want a heated hose which adds only these disadvantages to the equation:
... but the popularity of the heated hose is still a mystery to me."

Well, I can tell you that I'm considering one because of the cold air blowing up my nose - I'm here today trying to decide if it will help. I'm almost completely off cpap because that blast of frigid air wakes me up and I can't stand it. The supply place said, "turn the heat up." Well, I tried that, but it costs a fortune and it didn't work.

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neversleeps · Post by **neversleeps** » Mon Dec 25, 2006 7:46 pm

rooster wrote:So many of you express fondness for the heated hose that I wonder if I am missing out on some benefits beyond eliminating rainout. ????

Hi rooster! For me, those regular hose covers/sleeves didn't do the trick. I still had rainout until I switched to the SleepZone Heated Cpap Tube. It completely eliminated rainout. If a plain old hose cover had worked for me, I'd wonder what all the fuss was about too.

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Tue Dec 26, 2006 4:40 am

but the popularity of the heated hose is still a mystery to me.

Rooster - When you get one, don't forget to attach a short (10"-18") inch
regular hose and swivel between the heated hose and the Hybrid. The heated hose
is stiffer than a regular hose. The "short" hose will reduce the torque applied
to the Hybrid's 90 degree elbow. Then cover it all with your hose cover.

..or, add the "short" hose and the extra swivel to the "con" side of you
logic chart.

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