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by LocoLouie
Tue Apr 11, 2006 12:59 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cpap on DC/ 12v or invertor
Replies: 8
Views: 2636

I just got off the phone with Respironics. I asked the Support Dept. what I needed to run my Bi-PAP Plus and intragrated humidifier off my motorhome battery. They told me that they recommend a Xantrex 300 Prowatt inverter. I asked if I needed to have a pure sine wave inverter and the reply was " No ...
by LocoLouie
Mon Apr 03, 2006 6:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trips to high altitude
Replies: 4
Views: 1207

Thanks for the responses.
My pressure is presently set at 17 in and 10 out. I don't have alot of leeway though because my machine max's out at 20. I only plan to spend 3 to 4 days.
by LocoLouie
Mon Apr 03, 2006 5:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Trips to high altitude
Replies: 4
Views: 1207

Trips to high altitude

In reading the manual for my Respironics Bi-Pap plus, they state that the automatic altitude compensation is good for sea level to 5600 feet. Does this mean that vacationing at 7500 feet would require a change to the pressure settings?

by LocoLouie
Sat Apr 01, 2006 6:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: new masks how often??
Replies: 18
Views: 4758

I was given the impression from my DME that masks could be replaced every 90 days but the headgear would be replaced every 180 days. Upon resrarching this, there is a Medicare guide to CPAP replacement parts with different time frames for masks, seals, nasal pillows and so on. I wish i could refer y...
by LocoLouie
Sat Apr 01, 2006 12:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: First Post
Replies: 4
Views: 1227

First Post

Hello Everyone. Hope all is well. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea the first week of Februrary and began using a Bi-Pap machine a week later. I have not had much problem using the machine or the Activa mask that was recommended by the tech. I started out using them at least 8 hours a night and still...