Length of CPAP tube

If I switched the length of my tube from the 6' to an 8', would this effect how the CPAP works?

stepbill wrote:If I switched the length of my tube from the 6' to an 8', would this effect how the CPAP works?

The extra 2 ft of hose will add a very minor loss of pressure (approx 1/3 of 1 CMs). For special machines (Bipap Auto, Vpap Auto) it may have some minor effect on sensing and it is probably best to trial an extra long hose on those machines. Type of mask will also make a difference on the sensing.

DSM

Just as an FYI, I requested a 10 foot hose (upon suggestion of sleep tech) because I while I slept (pre-hose), I flopped all around the bed - once I was hosed, hubby says I sleep like a rock (never moving); hope this helps

use and Intellipap, it has a built in setting for either a 6' or 10' hose. It doesn't give the option for any others. I do not know if other machines offer such an option or not. I would think that if you are going to a longer hose that the 10 footer would work better anyway since it is best to have a low hanging loop in the hose. I am no expert though by any means.

Most quality machines specs limit the length to 10 feet. Remstar being one. Jim