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by Snuff-L-Reddy
Fri Nov 09, 2012 3:40 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Insurance requires 2-month compliance rental
Replies: 12
Views: 2104

Re: Insurance requires 2-month compliance rental

Maybe you can convince the insurance company to accept a 60 day compliance...that will take you to Dec. 30th. I believe our/most companys use Medicare guidelines----at least 4 hours a day for 21-days out of 30----so one should be able to be in compliance if they use their machine for 42-days out of...
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Fri Nov 09, 2012 2:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Insurance requires 2-month compliance rental
Replies: 12
Views: 2104

Re: Insurance requires 2-month compliance rental

Our DME suggested coming in after 30 days to download and see if the insurance company would accept if in compliance for the period. Going to try that but don't have much hope.
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Fri Nov 09, 2012 1:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Insurance requires 2-month compliance rental
Replies: 12
Views: 2104

Insurance requires 2-month compliance rental

My wife had to start using a CPAP-----The good news is our new DME brought out 2 machines for her to choose, a Resmed S9-Autoset or RemStar Auto DS560TS with heated tube, they said they only provide Auto machines. We chose the RemStar. The problem is our insurance company requires a 2-month complian...
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Tue Mar 27, 2012 9:52 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Made in the USA?
Replies: 23
Views: 5642

Re: Made in the USA?

Philips Respironics plant in New Kensington, PA.http://digital.bnpmedia.com/display_art ... ?id=846535
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Q re ResScan Event Flags
Replies: 4
Views: 1943

Re: Q re ResScan Event Flags

Nate: I looked at the ResScan .XML and noticed that your machine is excluded in displaying Central (OPI) flags. I wonder if you could "Tweak" aka edit the file similar to the tidal volume & respiratory rate tweak that BernieRay posted and have the " Cental Lollipop" show. The NODEID is #OPI. Edit to...
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Sat Feb 04, 2012 11:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Encore Viewer Report
Replies: 17
Views: 3711

Re: Encore Viewer Report

The DT3500 works great on my Win7-64bit. Did you guys download & install the 64-bit Drivers ?
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:49 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: M Series BiPap Auto for travel ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1368

Re: M Series BiPap Auto for travel ?

I bought this unit. It came with a heated humidifier & a stand. Only 79 hours use on blower. Compared to the inflated prices most people try to sell their used units for up here, this was indeed a steal @ $175. I have downloaded the Providers Manual from an obscure site and Encore Pro is installed &...
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Sun Jan 22, 2012 7:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Where can I download Encore Pro 2?
Replies: 654
Views: 141059

Re: Where can I download Encore Pro 2?

I too would appreciate this as I will be getting a M-Series Bipap auto tomorrow . I have Windows-7 64bit. Thank You.
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Thu Jan 19, 2012 3:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: M Series BiPap Auto for travel ?
Replies: 5
Views: 1368

M Series BiPap Auto for travel ?

I have an opportunity to purchase a " slightly used" M-series BiPap auto w/humidifier for $175. Would this be a good machine for travel & camping (in a small camper) and is the price reasonable ? From what I have read M-series don't provide much data but can be plugged directly into a cig. lighter w...
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Tue Nov 15, 2011 2:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Choosing an oximeter
Replies: 6
Views: 927

Re: Choosing an oximeter

Hello McSleepy; I have been doing some extensive searching on this. Finger sensors are available for the wrist & handheld units but they cost nearly half the price or more of the entire unit. If a batt. is not charged periodically it may completely die . I have decided on a Handheld unit, they are n...
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Tue Nov 15, 2011 12:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Advice ? Buying Oximeters from China on Ebay
Replies: 14
Views: 2716

Re: Advice ? Buying Oximeters from China on Ebay

Thank you for your responses. I have decided not to go the Ebay/China route, too many issues to worry about. I have found a unit CMS-60FW for $199 w/free shipping in the States vs $122 direct from China. I will consider the extra $77 as "piece of mind insurance" and not lose any sleep over it. My Do...
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Mon Nov 14, 2011 9:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Advice ? Buying Oximeters from China on Ebay
Replies: 14
Views: 2716

Re: Advice ? Buying Oximeters from China on Ebay

And you are asking strangers on the internet for advice? I thought this was a forum for advice I am getting as much info as possible before I make my purchase and was only hoping that others with more experience could provide some thoughts. As with anything one must weigh any "advice" given. You ne...
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Mon Nov 14, 2011 3:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Advice ? Buying Oximeters from China on Ebay
Replies: 14
Views: 2716

Re: Advice ? Buying Oximeters from China on Ebay

People have reported good results ordering from Chinese sources. Here's something to think about, though, and that is service after sale. Occasionally there's a problem. In my case the unit was defective. Fortunately, I had ordered from the pulseoxstore. He shipped a replacement immediately, and pa...
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Mon Nov 14, 2011 1:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CMS50E oximeter battery dead :( replacement ??
Replies: 33
Views: 9035

Re: CMS50E oximeter battery dead :( replacement ??

Hi Bob I tried to see if the Manufacturer could be of help Below is their response. I have one suggestion you may try. With NiMh batts if it goes completely dead, sometimes it can be revived by "jump starting" with a charged batt of no greater voltage. Briefly touching +to+ & -to- Then charge as nor...
by Snuff-L-Reddy
Mon Nov 14, 2011 12:30 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Advice ? Buying Oximeters from China on Ebay
Replies: 14
Views: 2716

Advice ? Buying Oximeters from China on Ebay

I have been looking for an oximeter for overnite use. Probably a handheld or wrist unit as the all-in-one finger units seem far to bulky. After checking several sites online it appears the "best" prices are from Ebay store fronts. Nearly half the cost or better. I have never used ebay and am also a ...