I live in Germany, where, via VitalAire, my healthcare insurance has covered the total cost of my Res Med S9 CPAP and H5i Humidifier. I have no idea what the cost of these machines and VitalAire's service would be if I were paying these amounts myself. I was unaware (remiss of me, I'm sure) that on ...

I posted the original question. Thanks for replying. My plan is to be at heights of up to around 4,000 meters (Andean altiplano) for continual periods of weeks at a time. My S9 has been set on Auto so I'm unable to make adjustments myself.

Resmed state that the S9 auto can be used up to an altitude of 2591 meters above sea level. This doesn't fit my travel plans!

What happens above 2591 meters?

In a Resmed-published document detailing how current draw varies according to treatment pressure and "setting", the following sub-headings appear. S9 AutoSet + H5i (EPR Setting 0, H5i setting 3) // S9 AutoSet + H5i (EPR Setting 0, H5i setting 6) Could someone please explain what "H5i setting 3" and ...

Hi, sorry to have been so long in replying. I’ve looked into this matter to some extent (have been reading and have spoken to the local ResMed suppliers). I’d like to copy in a link but can’t seem to do it. Searching for “Resmed power consumption” should bring it up, though. It comes up at the top o...

Hello, I’m new to the forum. For a few months, I’ve been using a ResMed S9 and H5i humidifier. Shortly, I plan to travel with my vehicle for at least three years, sleeping in it for several or many nights in succession (using accommodation just from time to time). Thus the matter of powering these t...