Mod for the F10
Mod for the F10
I really like the F10 except for one thing--the circular vent. It blows air on my face all night which makes me think the mask is leaking. I thought I'd try to redirect the air down and away from my face. I cut the neck and "shoulders" out of an empty distilled water gallon jug. I then sliced a third out of this piece and trimmed down the threaded part of the opening. I taped it just above the circular vent so that it doesn't block the vent holes. I think this will do the trick!
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Mask: Quattro™ FX Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Supplemental oxygen at 2.5 lpm |
AutoSV 960 with heated hose. Settings: EPAP Min-12, EPAP Max-17, PS Min-5.5, PS Max-13, Max Pressure-25, Rate-Auto, Rise Time 1. Use Sleepyhead and Encore Pro.
- chunkyfrog
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Re: Mod for the F10
Sometimes it makes you wonder if they get a bonus for inflicting random misery.
Thank you for the clever hack and pointing out the design shortcoming for those considering a purchase.
Thank you for the clever hack and pointing out the design shortcoming for those considering a purchase.
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Mask: AirFit™ P10 For Her Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Airsense 10 Autoset for Her |
Re: Mod for the F10
Hi M,
Nice modification.
Does the elbow with the vent hole rotate so that the air can be redirected away from you?
Nice modification.
Does the elbow with the vent hole rotate so that the air can be redirected away from you?
Re: Mod for the F10
The hole on the elbow is the anti-asphyxia valve. The ring of small holes around the elbow are the vent holes, so no, they can't be redirected away from your face.
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Mask: Quattro™ FX Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Supplemental oxygen at 2.5 lpm |
AutoSV 960 with heated hose. Settings: EPAP Min-12, EPAP Max-17, PS Min-5.5, PS Max-13, Max Pressure-25, Rate-Auto, Rise Time 1. Use Sleepyhead and Encore Pro.
Re: Mod for the F10
That's a really clever mod.
I stopped using a Mirage FX mask because the very same circle of vents was blowing air in my eyes.
What were they thinking?
I stopped using a Mirage FX mask because the very same circle of vents was blowing air in my eyes.
What were they thinking?
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Mask: AirFit™ P10 Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Resmed S9 Autoset, 14-15 cm, Sleepyhead |
Re: Mod for the F10
I have N 10 and it have the same problem !
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Mask: Quattro™ Air Full Face Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: Software: ResScan 4.3 |
Re: Mod for the F10
Well, since we all use distilled water and have jug after jug to dispose of, you have nothing to lose by trying this mod. I have used it for the past 2 nights, and it works perfectly! You might like your mask again!
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Mask: Quattro™ FX Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Supplemental oxygen at 2.5 lpm |
AutoSV 960 with heated hose. Settings: EPAP Min-12, EPAP Max-17, PS Min-5.5, PS Max-13, Max Pressure-25, Rate-Auto, Rise Time 1. Use Sleepyhead and Encore Pro.
- chunkyfrog
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- Joined: Mon Jul 12, 2010 5:10 pm
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Re: Mod for the F10
I reuse the jugs I bought to fill with the water I distill.
Venting on the P10 is awesome! And, sadly, quite rare.
ResMed should use this concept on as many masks as possible.
Other companies need to step up and be creative--there are many ways to skin this cat.
It's time we saw some real effort!
Venting on the P10 is awesome! And, sadly, quite rare.
ResMed should use this concept on as many masks as possible.
Other companies need to step up and be creative--there are many ways to skin this cat.
It's time we saw some real effort!
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Mask: AirFit™ P10 For Her Nasal Pillow CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Airsense 10 Autoset for Her |
Re: Mod for the F10
AMEN!
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Mask: Quattro™ FX Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Additional Comments: Supplemental oxygen at 2.5 lpm |
AutoSV 960 with heated hose. Settings: EPAP Min-12, EPAP Max-17, PS Min-5.5, PS Max-13, Max Pressure-25, Rate-Auto, Rise Time 1. Use Sleepyhead and Encore Pro.