I re-aligned the flap as per everyones recomendation. It sealed properly & the noise level was reduced to almost nothing. I more importantly had a great nights sleep.
Thanks again!!!

thanks guest -
why does air have to go out there anyway? Aren't the exhaust holes enough. I'm wondering if this is a redundant feature & can be taped shut?

Is there anyone who can help me w/ a quick question before I try my new mask for the first full night? I am trying the hybrid which has a vent port at the elbow. It would appear that it should seal itself off when inhaling & open when exhaling - however, it stays open at all times & lets out a treme...

Thank you to dream stalker. The link which showed the photo of the tube going up & through the top strap was a great help. I've slept that way for the past 2 nights & have noticed a huge difference.
- thanks to Babs as well.

A few times within the last few weeks I've woken up w/ a lump on the side of my head right where my chin strap & mask tube converge. I have the mask tube velcroed to the side of the mask strap which runs up the side of my head where the lump accurs. It goes away after a day or so if I switch to my f...

Thank you SWS -
I was just kidding!!!
I gave your post a quick read while at work & figured that I would try to dissect it when I had more time at home. I am a fairly quick study & enjoy reading responses however sophisticated they may be.

Huh? Can someone please translate that into English?!?!?!

I tried a setting of 13 cm's last night w/ an EPR of 3. My #'s were worse than usual but for some reason I feel better than usual this morning???? I woke up about 45 min. before the alarm went off & so far feel great & that hasn't happened in quite some time (however it's still early).How I feel for...

If anyone can answer the following it would be greatly appreciated: I have an elite s8 on which I just started using the epr setting. I was recently titrated at 12 cm which is what my machine is now set to. I set the epr to 2cm. When I check the results in the morning it says my pressure for the nig...

I've had the same problem as owlcreekobserver where I would have air leakage out of the lower left or right sides. I was able to resolve this by tightening the bottom strap & tucking the chin flap further below my chin. I also slightly loosened the top strap so that the head rest is no longer agains...

I also had a problem with my nasal mask. I developed sinusitis progressively over the first 3 years of cpap treatment & believe it was due to a tight nasal mask (ultra mirage) crushing my sinuses. After having sinus surgery I switched to a F&P 431 FFM. The soft cushion minimizes the pressure around ...

Another thing that I was wondering is if the AI & HI #'s shown on the resmed elite 8 cpap machine are correct when using the F&P 401 are correct due to the closing of the swivel valve while exhaling. Would the machine be able to accurately reflect such episodes with the valve opening & closing???

I have the F&P 431 FF mask which after 3+ years of trying masked seems to be the best fit for me. The only questions that I have are: 1. Have they ever considered an EXTRA large size for the mask. I'm 6'8" and the large just about fits with a lot of adjustment every night. 2. Will there be a change ...

Thanks DSM
It's a new day here in NY & I'll start my online search for a reseller - I'll let you know if I find one.

Thanks.
Do you have any idea where I can get the software? Cpap.com says that it's unavailable.