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by phildoc
Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:42 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Sleepyhead 64 bit version
Replies: 6
Views: 1975

Re: Sleepyhead 64 bit version

FYI, the 32-bit version of Sleepyhead runs fine for me on Windows 10.
by phildoc
Wed Sep 30, 2015 10:38 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: best hose hanger?
Replies: 31
Views: 6559

Re: best hose hanger?

If you have a bit of the DIYer in you, here's a link to a photo and (rough) set of directions on how to make one yourself. I made it about 19 months ago, and it has been ideal. I designed it to fit my bed, and as it is rigid piece of steel, it does not "break down" for travel. But it is rock solid, ...
by phildoc
Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:37 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: My Success with CPAP
Replies: 7
Views: 2690

Re: My Success with CPAP

Great story. I'll chime in with one clear benefit I am seeing after only one month of CPAP. In early November saw my MD (before I'd had my sleep study, but I was pretty sure I had sleep apnea given my family history and symptoms). He noted my blood pressure was up in the 140/95 range, and recommende...
by phildoc
Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DIY Hose Hanger
Replies: 7
Views: 2930

Re: DIY Hose Hanger

Got a Chinese scooter (250cc) in parts for cheap...slowly putting it together (emphasis on "slowly").
by phildoc
Sun Feb 09, 2014 6:33 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DIY Hose Hanger
Replies: 7
Views: 2930

DIY Hose Hanger

Inspired by the many stories I've read here, I made a hose hanger for $9.00, using nothing more than a vice, a Vice Grip, and a little elbow grease. Here's a picture of the finished product: 20140209_181351.jpg I have seen some hose hangers you can purchase which have a triangular base that slips be...
by phildoc
Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Built-in leak rate of the Innomed Hybrid
Replies: 6
Views: 1102

Re: Built-in leak rate of the Innomed Hybrid

First link shows Whitebeard's modification to the Mirage Liberty -- last two show mods to the Hybrid. You'll need to scroll down to see pics; in essence, he connects various elastic bands to the headgear to pull the pillows up for a tighter fit. http://www.apneasupport.org/viewtopic.p%20...%20ht=lib...
by phildoc
Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:30 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Total leaks LESS than spec'd intentional leaks?
Replies: 4
Views: 1366

Re: Total leaks LESS than spec'd intentional leaks?

I do use a 10 minute ramp (starting a 6), and flex (set at 3). Hadn't thought about the impact of those...thanks.
by phildoc
Thu Jan 30, 2014 10:45 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Total leaks LESS than spec'd intentional leaks?
Replies: 4
Views: 1366

Re: Total leaks LESS than spec'd intentional leaks?

Thanks, Pugsy. That was my initial assumption, but it's nice to have it confirmed by someone who knows.
by phildoc
Thu Jan 30, 2014 8:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Total leaks LESS than spec'd intentional leaks?
Replies: 4
Views: 1366

Total leaks LESS than spec'd intentional leaks?

Here's a bit of a puzzle .. to me, at least. First post, brief background -- began CPAP three weeks ago (sleep study showed AHI of 45.1). Machine is PR System One DS460; pressure is 12; mask is Fisher and Paykal Pilairo. I have been using Sleepyhead (many thanks for the tutorials, Pugsy), and all lo...
by phildoc
Sat Jan 25, 2014 12:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pulse oximeter
Replies: 30
Views: 3978

Re: Pulse oximeter

End of the YouTube video review notes that (a) it shows up as "Silicon Bridge" on your computer, and (b) as Goofproof notes, you must use the USB cable that came with the device; a "standard" mini-usb won't work. Finally, what sort of computer are you using? This device is not MAC compatible (but ma...
by phildoc
Fri Jan 24, 2014 11:56 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Pulse oximeter
Replies: 30
Views: 3978

Re: Pulse oximeter

Here's a direct link to the manual for your device: http://manual.pulseoximeter.org/CMS-50E.pdf

Also, here's a link to a YouTube video review of the device, which shows how to access its basic functions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tak43PjmxFI