Search found 113 matches

by Ray4852
Mon Dec 05, 2022 7:51 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Poll: Primary Way of Self-monitoring Aspects of Your Therapy
Replies: 29
Views: 1761

Re: Poll: Primary Way of Self-monitoring Aspects of Your Therapy

How I monitor my therapy. I watch my oxygen level with my finger ring. I need oxygen while I sleep only. I very seldom get a reading below 89. I average 96 overnight. my events overnight are very low. I average .5 to 1. when I was on cpap only. my events were higher and oxygen levels were dropping d...
by Ray4852
Mon Nov 28, 2022 8:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DC-to-DC converter not working with Rover Companion 40ah battery
Replies: 3
Views: 461

Re: DC-to-DC converter not working with Rover Companion 40ah battery

you can fix your problem a lot cheaper by cutting off your resmed plug. Buy a good quality marine grade plug to match your rover socket. its very easy job. I don't like those commercial power boxes. poor quality. you can do a lot better. buy your own battery. build your own power box with the stuff ...
by Ray4852
Sat Nov 26, 2022 7:58 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: DC-to-DC converter not working with Rover Companion 40ah battery
Replies: 3
Views: 461

Re: DC-to-DC converter not working with Rover Companion 40ah battery

it sounds to me your plug on you Resmed is not making a good contact with your rover socket. those 12 volt sockets are not the same. I think your problem is. you have to rotate your Resmed plug till it locks in with the rover socket. this will help make a good contact.
by Ray4852
Sat Nov 26, 2022 7:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Damaged AirSense 11, no heating available
Replies: 15
Views: 6823

Re: Damaged AirSense 11, no heating available

I don't use the humidity and heated hose. if you can live without it, turn it off and use the air only. this machine is still good. you can still use the same hose but you can buy a slim line hose to use with the air only. I use the slim hose. you get one for 15 dollars.
by Ray4852
Sat Nov 26, 2022 7:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: stored mask smells
Replies: 7
Views: 434

Re: stored mask smells

The head band can be saved. throw away the cushion and frame.
by Ray4852
Wed Nov 23, 2022 8:11 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: How can I make use of the empty 1-gallon distilled water jugs?
Replies: 30
Views: 4037

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

those make nice garden projects. cut the jug in half, fill it with potting soil. plant a tomato seed. 8 weeks. you have a nice tomato plant for the garden. you can store nuts and bolts in them. list goes on and on. we live in a throw away world today.
by Ray4852
Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:37 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best Practice for Washing and Drying CPAP Hose/Tube
Replies: 35
Views: 2728

Re: Best Practice for Washing and Drying CPAP Hose/Tube

just follow my directions above. my cushion last 3 months. I use a mask liner with my cushion. this helps me get some extra life out of my cushion. I also clean my cushion with Mask Bright. this will help take the stink out of the cushion. I love the citrus smell. most of the time baby shampoo will...
by Ray4852
Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:31 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best Practice for Washing and Drying CPAP Hose/Tube
Replies: 35
Views: 2728

Re: Best Practice for Washing and Drying CPAP Hose/Tube

just follow my directions above. my cushion last 3 months. I use a mask liner with my cushion. this helps me get some extra life out of my cushion. I also clean my cushion with Mask Bright. this will help take the stink out of the cushion. I love the citrus smell. most of the time baby shampoo will ...
by Ray4852
Fri Nov 11, 2022 7:35 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: still tired after using CPAP
Replies: 12
Views: 713

Re: still tired after using CPAP

Hi gang, I'm relatively new to using a CPAP, but so far I've found that the machine has only had a marginal effect on my well-being, mood, and energy. I still have quite a bit of fatigue and I yawn a lot throughout the day. Could anyone tell me what they think could be happening? Also, has anyone h...
by Ray4852
Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:09 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best Practice for Washing and Drying CPAP Hose/Tube
Replies: 35
Views: 2728

Re: Best Practice for Washing and Drying CPAP Hose/Tube

I soak in baby shampoo for 15 minutes, let it hang for 20 minutes to help to air try a little. next I use my hurricane dryer for 15 minutes. the dryer will dry it out nicely. when done, let everything stay there till its time to use it. the dryer is a little expensive but worth it. theres other way...
by Ray4852
Fri Nov 11, 2022 8:00 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best Practice for Washing and Drying CPAP Hose/Tube
Replies: 35
Views: 2728

Re: Best Practice for Washing and Drying CPAP Hose/Tube

I just bought a hurricane dryer. Any tips on how to use it anyone (including RAY)! How I use my dryer. connect hose to the round plug on the bottom of dryer. curl the hose up in the dryer basket. connect your mask frame to your hose. put cushion in basket too. if you use your water tank for humidit...
by Ray4852
Fri Nov 04, 2022 7:48 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Best Practice for Washing and Drying CPAP Hose/Tube
Replies: 35
Views: 2728

Re: Best Practice for Washing and Drying CPAP Hose/Tube

I soak in baby shampoo for 15 minutes, let it hang for 20 minutes to help to air try a little. next I use my hurricane dryer for 15 minutes. the dryer will dry it out nicely. when done, let everything stay there till its time to use it. the dryer is a little expensive but worth it. theres other ways...
by Ray4852
Wed Nov 02, 2022 8:20 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cleaning climate line tubing
Replies: 70
Views: 17001

Re: Cleaning climate line tubing

I tried it. it didn't work for me. the hurricane dryer did a better job.
by Ray4852
Wed Nov 02, 2022 7:53 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cleaning climate line tubing
Replies: 70
Views: 17001

Re: Cleaning climate line tubing

:lol: I have a full-face mask and I wash that every day and my whole face before bed. I've come to the conclusion it's the moisture from the humidifier and maybe the heating element itself. The whole room has a slightly funky smell in the morning. I need to run a dehumidifier. I also need to buy a ...
by Ray4852
Wed Nov 02, 2022 7:34 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Cleaning climate line tubing
Replies: 70
Views: 17001

Re: Cleaning climate line tubing

I use the hurricane dryer. it does a nice job drying out my hose, mask and cushion. you can buy one from amazon for 180 dollars. it takes 15 minutes to fully dry out my hose. a must for people who want to keep their equipment dry and fresh.