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by chriscowles
Fri Jun 23, 2023 7:44 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Philips Dreamstation 12V power supply
Replies: 2
Views: 1298

Philips Dreamstation 12V power supply

Hi. Our Philips CPAPs were replaced earlier this year under the recall. We used the old CPAPs exclusively in our travel trailer with 12V DC adapters. The labeled output of the DC adapter matches that of the new AC adapter. The connector fit the replacement DS2 after I shaped it a bit with a Dremel t...
by chriscowles
Wed Apr 12, 2023 10:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Vacation Home Machine?
Replies: 26
Views: 2780

Re: Vacation Home Machine?

I thought this might have been discussed, but I can't find it. If it was, I apologize. For the first time in my (fairly long) life, I have a vacation home for weekends and summer vacations. I am trying to minimize the amount of schlepping that I have to do, and I'm considering the idea of purchasin...
by chriscowles
Wed Apr 12, 2023 7:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airmini + Zephair adapter + generic HME filter?
Replies: 3
Views: 1005

Re: Airmini + Zephair adapter + generic HME filter?

I finally got the resplab adapter and MaxMed HME filter for use with my AirMini. The adapter works as expected. I inserted the HME filter between the distal end of the hose and the top of my ResMed P30i headgear. As far as I can tell it seals as well as intended and I can breath normally. I slept wi...
by chriscowles
Sat Mar 18, 2023 1:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Airmini + Zephair adapter + generic HME filter?
Replies: 3
Views: 1005

Airmini + Zephair adapter + generic HME filter?

Has anyone successfully cobbled together Airfit P30i headgear with an Airmini, including humidification? We use AS10's at home and sleep very comfortably. We have Airminis and find them satisfactory for travel. In reading a few other posts here about travel CPAPs, I saw reference to the Zephair adap...
by chriscowles
Thu Jan 14, 2021 9:15 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: OSCAR v1.2.0 is released 10/10/2020
Replies: 110
Views: 35395

Re: OSCAR v1.2.0 is released 10/10/2020

I just installed OSCAR x64 (v1.2.0) for the first time and successfully imported data from my first day's use of my new Airsense Autoset 10. I think OSCAR will be very useful but many of the screens are unreadable due to font size and orientation. This is on a fairly vanilla Windows 10 laptop. Is th...
by chriscowles
Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:51 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: AirMini data for medical provider?
Replies: 1
Views: 274

AirMini data for medical provider?

I'm considering adopting my AirMini for daily use, not just for travel.Other than showing them my phone, is there any way for me to provide data from my AirMini to my physician, as I can with tabletop devices? If not, I see that as a drawback.
by chriscowles
Tue Jan 22, 2019 9:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 24v battery for AirMini?
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

Re: 24v battery for AirMini?

Thanks for the input. I read a thread here by another user who described his setup for a trek. My interest is similar, i.e., backpacking. I'd have to do a lot of research on discharge rates, etc, before I'd consider taking on a project like that. By my question, I was trying to clarify that I wasn't...
by chriscowles
Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: 24v battery for AirMini?
Replies: 4
Views: 1232

24v battery for AirMini?

I'm researching a battery for my AirMini. A Medistrom Pilot-24 apparently works, and comes with the necessary cable. I'm curious as to whether a 24-volt e-bike battery can be adapted for the purpose. Other than the being supplied with the connector and cable, what makes a Medistrom 24-V battery diff...
by chriscowles
Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP.com 30 day return policy?
Replies: 8
Views: 1068

Re: CPAP.com 30 day return policy?

Julie wrote:
Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:49 pm
... your questions will be answered readily by them if you call...
Thanks. I will, but was hoping for comments by someone who had actually utilized the return option. User experience is often helpful.
by chriscowles
Wed Jan 02, 2019 9:39 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP.com 30 day return policy?
Replies: 8
Views: 1068

CPAP.com 30 day return policy?

All, I'm considering purchase of an AirMini which, with additional required parts, costs $975. Being concerned with the mask limitation, I don't want to be stuck with a very expensive paperweight. It would be nice to be able to return it if it doesn't work out. Does anyone here have experience with ...
by chriscowles
Tue Mar 17, 2015 10:10 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Power outage - Backup did not work
Replies: 52
Views: 9993

Re: Power outage - Backup did not work

Good Grief Man! Why would you want a wet cell in your bedroom??? Have you actually ever added water to a wet cell system? Wearing pajamas?? You should know that very corrosive acid splashes around when you do this! Because I"m cheap. But I've adjusted my plans as I've considered different options a...
by chriscowles
Sat Mar 14, 2015 9:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Power outage - Backup did not work
Replies: 52
Views: 9993

Re: Power outage - Backup did not work

The document you cite applies to "confined spaces". OSHA's definition is below. That doesn't sound like my bedroom. By definition, a confined space: Is large enough for an employee to enter fully and perform assigned work; Is not designed for continuous occupancy by the employee; and Has a limited o...
by chriscowles
Sat Mar 14, 2015 6:54 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Power outage - Backup did not work
Replies: 52
Views: 9993

Re: Power outage - Backup did not work

Folks, I appreciate your responses to my query but let's not turn this into a flame war.
by chriscowles
Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Power outage - Backup did not work
Replies: 52
Views: 9993

Re: Power outage - Backup did not work

Unless you've got some megadeath super duper charger, you won't generate enough hydrogen into the room fast enough to matter. That's kinda what I was thinking. With a vented battery case and proper charging equipment/practice, the dilution factor mitigates the risk. I don't smoke and understand the...
by chriscowles
Fri Mar 13, 2015 8:27 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Power outage - Backup did not work
Replies: 52
Views: 9993

Re: Power outage - Backup did not work

I put together a pretty complete system since I live in earthquake country and I wanted it to be portable as well as reliable. Here is a link to my back up power set up discovery through design/build. It's a long thread but you might be able to glean something from it. Thanks for the reference. It'...