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by tizzzle
Sun Aug 21, 2022 2:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Anyone making their own straps?
Replies: 1
Views: 297

Anyone making their own straps?

I have a few masks with very basic velcro. The Swift FX and my Airfit come to mind. Anyone else have luck makkng their own velcro straps from a hobby store? Please advise on how that works. I would guess basic elastic band with velcro on the end would work. I tend to gravitate toward nasal pillow ma...
by tizzzle
Sun Aug 21, 2022 2:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Is it me or is this message board a mess?
Replies: 18
Views: 1435

Is it me or is this message board a mess?

There are 2300 topics here. Aside from keyword searches, which aren't all that effective,, is this just a constant stream of content with no organization?
by tizzzle
Sun Aug 21, 2022 2:12 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Sleep Industry
Replies: 1
Views: 341

The Sleep Industry

I'm new to the boards, but certainly not new to CPAP. Been using mine for nearly 15 years. Anyone else out there feel that the industry is shady? You go get your sleep study and then you're sort of on your own. There is no single place to try on and shop around for masks or machines..... Many of the...
by tizzzle
Sun Aug 21, 2022 2:01 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Looking For A Backup Machine
Replies: 14
Views: 1359

Re: Looking For A Backup Machine

What is the longest anyone has seen a Cpap work? 10 years? 20 years?
by tizzzle
Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:43 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cpap for extended wilderness camping?
Replies: 150
Views: 22078

Re: Cpap for extended wilderness camping?

As a long haul, OTR truck driver, and someone who has used an inverter hooked up directly to the battery, the only reason that you would need to run the engine, would be to keep the battery charged, otherwise it will eventually run down, and you will need a jump start. The inverter will power the C...
by tizzzle
Sun Aug 21, 2022 1:38 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cpap for extended wilderness camping?
Replies: 150
Views: 22078

Re: Cpap for extended wilderness camping?

As a long haul, OTR truck driver, and someone who has used an inverter hooked up directly to the battery, the only reason that you would need to run the engine, would be to keep the battery charged, otherwise it will eventually run down, and you will need a jump start. The inverter will power the C...
by tizzzle
Fri Aug 19, 2022 2:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cpap for extended wilderness camping?
Replies: 150
Views: 22078

Re: Cpap for extended wilderness camping?

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum. I spent nearly an hour searching messages and can't find what I'm looking for. QUestion: I'm looking to use my cpap with my car's battery using an inverter. Simple question: Does the car need to be running to draw power for the entire time that I am asleep? To use ...