humidifier help

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Aunkster
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humidifier help

Post by Aunkster » Thu Dec 18, 2014 3:59 am

ok so I'm looking to purchase one of the better heated hoses ..I have no idea whats best .Any suggestions ?

also I was wondering if i can purchase a just a new humidifier for my resumed that would allow me to plug a heated hose into it rather than another cord into the wall?

Just curious .
Thanks for help

Allan

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Julie
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Re: humidifier help

Post by Julie » Thu Dec 18, 2014 6:35 am

It would help to know what machine you have (Resmed has issued hundreds of models over the years).

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Re: humidifier help

Post by Aunkster » Thu Dec 18, 2014 4:13 pm

gees i am sorry ,it was early when i made first post ,its a remstar pro ..cflex plus...

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Re: humidifier help

Post by grayghost4 » Thu Dec 18, 2014 4:26 pm

Only it it is 60 series 460 ,,, 560,,,660,,, etc.

still not enought info .... remove water ... turn over and read the REF ### .
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Re: humidifier help

Post by Pugsy » Thu Dec 18, 2014 11:37 pm

Aunkster wrote:it was early when i made first post ,its a remstar pro ..cflex plus...
Figure out exactly which model machine and humidifier you are currently using.
If you have a Remstar Pro that's a Respironics machines and buying a Resmed humidifier would be a total waste of money.

Look on the bottom of the blow unit for a 3 digit model number...may have DS, REF or P in front or behind the 3 digits.

If you see a 450 number...then that model machine is not compatible withe the Respironics heated hose and your only choice is for a stand alone heated hose like the Aussie heated hose or the Hybernite 2300 heated hose. You can't buy a 60 series humidifier and stick it on a 50 series blower and have it work.

If you see a 460 number then that model machine and the 60 series humidifier is compatible with Respironics heated hose.
You also need a special lid on the humidifier that has little plug ins for the heated hose and you also need an 80 watt power brick instead of the usual 60 watt power brick.
If you have a 460 machine then you can buy an upgrade it to make the humidifier conversion to heated hose.
https://www.cpap.com/productpage/pr-hea ... e-kit.html
It's easy to do the change...I did it without having any issues.

It would be helpful if once you figure out exactly which machine you are using if you would add your equipment to your profile like I have mine...then we can offer more specific ideas when you ask questions like this.

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