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by KirkC
Wed Mar 31, 2010 12:02 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Campers/Backpackers/Horse packers
Replies: 20
Views: 5659

Re: Campers/Backpackers/Horse packers

I never knew of Battery Geek before, thanks for the suggestions I poked around and here is what I found Not too bad for weight at 4lbs 12oz http://www.batterygeek.net/v/vspfiles/Super_CPAP_Battery_Pack_222Wh.asp $435 Is it a custom Brunton Solar Roll? 1.8lbs http://www.batterygeek.net/product-p/sola...
by KirkC
Tue Mar 30, 2010 8:06 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Campers/Backpackers/Horse packers
Replies: 20
Views: 5659

Re: Campers/Backpackers/Horse packers

Whoops, meant to post the link for the 25W solar panel earlier, not the 12W

http://www.batterystuff.com/solar-chargers/PF25W.html
by KirkC
Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Campers/Backpackers/Horse packers
Replies: 20
Views: 5659

Re: Campers/Backpackers/Horse packers

DreamDiver wrote:Anyone done the numbers?
I personally haven't, just kicking around ideas so far.
by KirkC
Tue Mar 30, 2010 7:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Campers/Backpackers/Horse packers
Replies: 20
Views: 5659

Re: Campers/Backpackers/Horse packers

I've been kicking around some ideas for wilderness camping too. http://www.batterystuff.com/solar-chargers/PF12w.html http://www.batterystuff.com/batteries/upc-telecom/PS12120.html http://www.batterystuff.com/solar-chargers/GS12V7A.html I would hope that starting with a fully charged battery, that t...
by KirkC
Fri Mar 26, 2010 5:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME, you're fired!
Replies: 17
Views: 2597

Re: DME, you're fired!

Well, this is interesting. I decided to go with the provider I had to drive to, mainly because the lady I was talking with knew her stuff. I was getting ready to call up and confirm the official move to the other provider. Then, a bill showed up from the company I was going to change to. I open it a...
by KirkC
Tue Mar 16, 2010 10:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME, you're fired!
Replies: 17
Views: 2597

Re: DME, you're fired!

I didn't discover this discrepancy until months later when I got the first bill - and I mean months. Oh goody... Honestly, I'm thinking of just telling them to pound sand. Do I really want more problems? Not really, I just want my life back and I view these clowns as playing with it. It's probably ...
by KirkC
Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME, you're fired!
Replies: 17
Views: 2597

Re: DME, you're fired!

Well, I never saw an RT until she showed up with the setup. I'm not sure when the rental was officially started, wouldn't surprise me if it was the day the prescription arrived. I remember being told the machine wasn't in stock yet and all they had were used machines, blah, blah, blah.
by KirkC
Tue Mar 16, 2010 9:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME, you're fired!
Replies: 17
Views: 2597

Re: DME, you're fired!

unadog wrote:How long ago? You usually have more options for the first 30 days.
Received the setup on February 16th. BTW, the prescription was faxed to the DME on February 2nd.
by KirkC
Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME, you're fired!
Replies: 17
Views: 2597

Re: DME, you're fired!

jules wrote:no fine print unreadable stuff on the back ?
Nope, just a yellow sheet with a heading of "Rental / Sale Contract" my name and address, doctors name, diagnosis, orders, insurance info, equipment info, my signature and the PT signature. No print on the back.
by KirkC
Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME, you're fired!
Replies: 17
Views: 2597

Re: DME, you're fired!

jules wrote:
KirkC wrote: There is a copy of the signed portion of the Rental / Sale Contract.
well what does it say - how can you get out of the rental contract?
Nothing, I have no copy of the actual contract. Only a copy of the signed sheet.
by KirkC
Tue Mar 16, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME, you're fired!
Replies: 17
Views: 2597

Re: DME, you're fired!

I'm looking at the paperwork again. I see nothing regarding equipment return, only warranty good for 1 year. Any references about contacting the office regarding equipment issues have been scratched out and changed to contacting the RT directly. There is a grievance procedure outlined. I'm guessing ...
by KirkC
Tue Mar 16, 2010 7:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DME, you're fired!
Replies: 17
Views: 2597

DME, you're fired!

So, I've decided to change to another DME provider. Granted, the lady was nice and seemed quite knowledgeable. However, waiting two weeks for the machine to show up sucked. I blew it off at the time because frankly, I was too tired to care. Then I wanted to get a different mask. Called twice last We...
by KirkC
Mon Mar 15, 2010 5:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Breadbox Project
Replies: 27
Views: 4790

Re: The Breadbox Project

My solution was easier. I gave back my PR1 and got an S8 Autoset II. Instant quiet. I understand the S9 is even quieter, except for the whistle. I agree with robmax...... GET A QUIETER MACHINE ...there are several out there I must be missing something, because my machine appears to be one of the "q...
by KirkC
Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Breadbox Project
Replies: 27
Views: 4790

Re: The Breadbox Project

SliSeattle wrote:These machines suck air. Where is the vent hole?
I cut a long open slot on the back panel for ventilation. Plus there are gaps along the door and the hole for the hose.
by KirkC
Sun Mar 14, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: The Breadbox Project
Replies: 27
Views: 4790

Re: The Breadbox Project

It appears I need to use a stronger glue. I was just playing around with it and when I opened the door, it caught the back foam panel and peeled it off.

I'll try gluing it back on tomorrow, fabric side out and see how that works. Can't go much thicker with the foam, just not enough room in the box.