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by freightbike
Sat May 11, 2013 10:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: cheap and durable hose cover.
Replies: 2
Views: 533

cheap and durable hose cover.

I use a section of foam plumbing pipe cover for my mask hose coming from the humidifier. I use the five foot rubbery 3/4 size type with adhesive holding the tube sides together. I get it at Home Depot and I've covered mine with a lycra swimsuit fabric so it slides around in the bed.
by freightbike
Sat May 11, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sensitive teeth?
Replies: 8
Views: 1855

Re: Sensitive teeth?

I use an athletic teeth guard to keep from grinding my teeth. I find I have to use chap stick lip balm on my lips to keep saliva from burning the skin in the corners of my mouth. But the grinding and sensitivity issues went away.
by freightbike
Sat May 11, 2013 9:48 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Humidifier refill system
Replies: 9
Views: 3352

Humidifier refill system

I figured out a way to refill my humidifier without having to pull the container out of the unit. I have some wire shelving above my bed where I place a gallon jug of distilled water. I run a latex tube weighted with a barbed 1/4 inch tube fitting from the bottom of the jug. The tube hangs down to t...