Burning smell in Respironics Remstar Auto (tank)

In the four years since this thread was started, the numbers indicate this is an extremely unusual problem.
Please contact the manufacturer or supplier about a recall or defect.
Failing that, a check of devices and wiring in the vicinity is indicated for a possible electrical problem;
or (don't be offended) a neurological examination might be in order.

rockasanted wrote:Has anyone solved the burnt smell problem or received info as to what is causing it? I have used Cpap for over ten years and I like mine but the burnt smell problem must go as one person said " I do not want to successfully cure one problem and create a cancer problem.

Swimming in De-Nile gives no burnt smell, maybe fishy. After four years the fire is out, and the smell is gone, anything manmade can fail, especially if you don't know how to use it. A few problems doesn't mean a product is bad, it means one failed for unknown reasons. Jim

Cute avatar!

How do you get the animation?

My machine smells like a burned cookie when turned on. After cleaning it I used a Q-tip to see if anything was being left in the water tank. To my surprise, a yellowish orangish film came out on the Q-tip. I am wondering if that is what is causing the Oder. You might want to check yours for residue.

AnnaK wrote: My machine smells like a burned cookie when turned on. After cleaning it I used a Q-tip to see if anything was being left in the water tank. To my surprise, a yellowish orangish film came out on the Q-tip. I am wondering if that is what is causing the Oder. You might want to check yours for residue.

While I doubt you have the "Tank" machine that is being talked about in this 7 YEARS OLD POST, I do! If you clean and still get the film, you haven't cleaned it, buy a new tank, use fresh distilled water use it. Jim

AnnaK wrote:My machine smells like a burned cookie when turned on.

Eating in bed again?

The icky film on the q-tip could be biofilm. Nasty-smelling, probably harmful.
I'm happy to report that cleaning the tank and hose usually keeps it under control.
I clean mine when the water starts to feel slightly slimy between my fingers.

Hi,
I also get a burning smell from my water tank. It is always when the water gets low. I just add more and it clears up. My machine is new. I have only had it since last September. I clean it regularly and change the filters.

Laura

I smell a zombie.

Sleeprider wrote:I smell a zombie.

zombies smell like burned cookies where you're from???

Sleeprider wrote:I smell a zombie.

That explains it.

I have the same problem but the smell is more like something is dead in the water. The smell really come from the water. I was searching everywhere, the mask, the hose and i found it really come from the water and the smell is just HORRIBLE.

Cleaned the tank lately?

Buy a separate tank for the guppies.

Don't wash your feet in the HH tank use the coffee maker like the rest of us. Jim