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by jim22
Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Inspire advertising is Anti-CPAP advertising!
Replies: 7
Views: 2345

Re: Inspire advertising is Anti-CPAP advertising!

Agreed, I find the ads fairly offensive.
by jim22
Sat Dec 09, 2023 5:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: diagnosed with sleep apnea, need some advice
Replies: 20
Views: 14219

Re: diagnosed with sleep apnea, need some advice

Being on CPAP is not as bad as it seems up front. Getting through the tests and first getting fitted for a mask are the worst part, that's over soon. Settling on a mask can be challenging. After that, it's something you only use while sleeping and doesn't negatively impact any other day to day activ...
by jim22
Sat Oct 21, 2023 8:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Phillips / Philips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread
Replies: 1268
Views: 973314

Re: Phillips / Philips Respironics recent recall notice discussion thread

Just received a DreamStation Auto CPAP per the recall. It shipped in auto mode, wide open pressure limits, and I did not have to send a prescription. I set it up this evening and put an SD card in it. I'll use it tonight and see how it does, then I'll probably shelve it until my Autoset conks out do...
by jim22
Thu Dec 01, 2022 8:47 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
Replies: 30
Views: 3182

Re: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?

Jeepers, we really are getting ripped off on electric rates. Thanks for confirming my numbers. -- Jim
by jim22
Thu Dec 01, 2022 7:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
Replies: 30
Views: 3182

Re: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?

Ok, I checked with my friend who actually measured the water distiller electricity usage. He reported that 4 Hrs. of distiller use used 3.1 KW. His rate for Electricity + delivery is $.242/KW, so that works out to about $ .73/Gallon. Our rates are actually about to go significantly higher in January...
by jim22
Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Power Supply
Replies: 3
Views: 344

Re: Resmed Power Supply

Check the wattage, especially if you use a heated hose, and make sure the older supplies can provide the same power. A higher wattage is fine, but you may overload one with less wattage.
Jim
by jim22
Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:34 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
Replies: 30
Views: 3182

Re: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?

I agree, the distiller wont run at full power the whole time. I didnt measure it myself, i'll double check with my source. It would be nice if its way cheaper, otherwise the payback on the distiller will be years out. I probably use about 15 gallons a year, maybe less.
Jim
by jim22
Sat Nov 26, 2022 8:08 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
Replies: 30
Views: 3182

Re: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?

I think the cost is arround 80 cents per gallon, but it depends on the electricity rates. I start with hot tap water and it takes about 4 hours to distill a gallon. Just fill the distiller and start it, no ice required. I think it usesabout 1500 watts or a little less.
Jim
by jim22
Wed Nov 23, 2022 7:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
Replies: 30
Views: 3182

Re: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?

Buy a water distiller and stop buying water in disposable containers. They work really well and you can make your own distilled water as often as you need to.
Jim
by jim22
Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airsense 10 Humidifier Tank Running Dry
Replies: 62
Views: 31012

Re: Airsense 10 Humidifier Tank Running Dry

Presuming that a lower constant humidity would be more comfortable than having the tank run dry and getting no humidification once that happens, i would suggest turning the humidity setting down until you reach the point that it never runs completely dry. Leaks use more air and therefore more water,...
by jim22
Mon Nov 21, 2022 8:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Swift FX vent hurricane solution
Replies: 6
Views: 531

Re: Swift FX vent hurricane solution

I know you started off saying you can only get a swift FX mask. That's what i used for years, but then i tried an Airfit P30i. It has a diffuser at the nose, but the majority of the venting seems to be at the connection on top of your head. I find it much easier to deal with the hose connecting at t...
by jim22
Tue Sep 21, 2021 7:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Resmed Airsense 11 - AC/DC adapter?
Replies: 84
Views: 36628

Re: Resmed Airsense 11 - AC/DC adapter?

I know this isn't the answer to the question you asked, but for the Airsense 10 I just bought, the AC adapter produces 24V, but also there is a center pin with about 3.3 volts. I bought an aftermarket DC/DC adapter specifically advertised for the Airsense 10, and it also has the 3.3 volt center pin....
by jim22
Sun Aug 29, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: What SD card should I get?
Replies: 4
Views: 719

Re: What SD card should I get?

Many of the microsd cards come with an SDcard sized adapter. You can insert the microsd card in the adapter and the adapter in the CPAP, it will work fine.
Jim
by jim22
Sun Aug 29, 2021 4:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: limited on my typing
Replies: 37
Views: 5607

Re: OT: limited on my typing

Oh, and i type for a living, one handed typing was so frustrating i really couldnt deal with it.
Jim
by jim22
Sun Aug 29, 2021 4:41 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OT: limited on my typing
Replies: 37
Views: 5607

Re: OT: limited on my typing

Glad to hear its a little better. I second the voice to text. At one point i cut the tips of two fingers. It was the most painful thing i've ever experienced, i couldnt even rest my arm on anything. I found ice on my wrist helped a little. I didnt get any help from the pain meds, they gave me panic ...