Where to buy filters

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Corky1121
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Where to buy filters

Post by Corky1121 » Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:53 am

Is it safe to buy filters online. I was checking amazon because my supplier is supposed to send, but last time they sent one. I'd rather have larger supply on hand.
Diagnosed after home study with 37 obstructive Apneas. Indexed at 22 Per hour. Moderate Apnea. Have suffered migraines and waking up stiff and tired and at times with muscle spasms.

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Re: Where to buy filters

Post by knothead » Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:10 am

Should be able to get filters at CPAP.com

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Re: Where to buy filters

Post by Sir NoddinOff » Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:15 am

Corky1121 wrote:Is it safe to buy filters online. I was checking amazon because my supplier is supposed to send, but last time they sent one. I'd rather have larger supply on hand.
I've gotten some bad filters online (some too fuzzy, some threadbare, some obviously cut with scissors), mostly from some of the marginal internet vendors and of course Ebay. Just stick with the top internet vendors (like CPAP.com, our sponsors). It's worth it to protect your machine and your lungs. I don't keep a large supply because one quality filter, like I use, lasts me about a month.

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Re: Where to buy filters

Post by palerider » Thu Aug 27, 2015 12:00 pm

Corky1121 wrote:Is it safe to buy filters online. I was checking amazon because my supplier is supposed to send, but last time they sent one. I'd rather have larger supply on hand.
I buy mine on ebay, they're cheaper.

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Re: Where to buy filters

Post by SewTired » Thu Aug 27, 2015 5:20 pm

It's been my experience with many electronic things that the brand name filters are superior to off brand. Not an issue if you do not live in a dusty environment. There's a lot of construction dust in my area during the summer and early Fall, so I just use the Resmed brand filters (bought from Ebay). For the off-brand filters, they are just fine for the winter. That's what cpap.com sells.

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Re: Where to buy filters

Post by Corky1121 » Thu Aug 27, 2015 8:57 pm

Thank you folks. I'll check CPAP,com.
Diagnosed after home study with 37 obstructive Apneas. Indexed at 22 Per hour. Moderate Apnea. Have suffered migraines and waking up stiff and tired and at times with muscle spasms.

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Re: Where to buy filters

Post by Slartybartfast » Thu Aug 27, 2015 9:19 pm

A couple layers of Kleenex works for me.