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by booksfan
Thu Dec 22, 2022 8:03 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Silicone alternatives? and mask woes
Replies: 7
Views: 632

Re: Silicone alternatives? and mask woes

You may want to check out the new Bleep Eclipse. Zero leaks, so no constant readjusting of mask during the night or air bothering your eyes; and since there is no headgear, no maskne across your cheeks or funky hair in the morning. I was a beta tester for the Eclipse and loved it. I have used the Bl...
by booksfan
Sun Dec 18, 2022 10:41 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Distilled vs. tap water
Replies: 20
Views: 1122

Re: Distilled vs. tap water

HUGE MISTAKE!! I settle myself in bed, attach my mask, and... what is awful smell?! Took me a few minutes to realize it was the tap water. After realization, what did you do? Sleep peacefully the rest of the night? Actually, I tend to wake up frequently so when I woke up the first time and the smel...
by booksfan
Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:50 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Distilled vs. tap water
Replies: 20
Views: 1122

Distilled vs. tap water

First, yes I understand tap water is fine in my CPAP, no need to explain that to me. But I am lazy and don't want to descale my humidifier tub so I have always used distilled water. However, two nights ago, I was washing out the humidifier (which I do religiously every couple of months :lol:, lazy, ...
by booksfan
Sat Dec 17, 2022 9:24 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Are There Any Decent Travel CPAPs?
Replies: 37
Views: 6646

Re: Are There Any Decent Travel CPAPs?

Here's a secondary concern that I have... Is it possible to use my existing Mirage FX mask with an Airmini. I'm hearing of adapters that are available as well as "mufflers" and in-line accessories. What could I reasonably expect to do to make an Airmini as quiet as possible? I'm a fairly adept guy ...
by booksfan
Fri Dec 16, 2022 7:01 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Are There Any Decent Travel CPAPs?
Replies: 37
Views: 6646

Re: Are There Any Decent Travel CPAPs?

billbolton wrote:
Fri Dec 16, 2022 6:08 pm
A BIG advantage of an Airmini for an A10 user is that the treatment algorithm is the same.

Very true! This was one reason I got my AirMini, which is set up EXACTLY like my home machine.
by booksfan
Fri Dec 16, 2022 1:02 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Are There Any Decent Travel CPAPs?
Replies: 37
Views: 6646

Re: Are There Any Decent Travel CPAPs?

We traveled a fair bit pre-pandemic and are now traveling again. I have an AirMini to travel with, hubby just takes along his home machine. I really like having the (much) smaller machine to travel with. While I do use humidification at home, I find the smaller size a worthwhile trade-off while trav...
by booksfan
Wed Dec 14, 2022 5:19 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Aeroflow regrets
Replies: 17
Views: 1250

Re: Aeroflow regrets

I will say, I tried contacting AeroFlow via their website a couple of years ago and was unsuccessful. I was never able to get a response. HOWEVER, I tried again in June, when preorders for the Bleep Eclipse were available and AeroFlow was listed as an online DME that filed insurance. I called and wa...
by booksfan
Wed Dec 14, 2022 5:09 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: bleep changed?
Replies: 80
Views: 4447

Re: bleep changed?

I found out about the original Bleep right about the time I started on CPAP. At that time, it was not yet available but I just KNEW it would solve most if not all of the problems I was having with masks. I tried learning all I could about it and imagine my delight when I discovered Bleep was headqua...
by booksfan
Sat Dec 10, 2022 8:13 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lanky Lefty's review of the Eclipse..updated video link
Replies: 22
Views: 1230

Re: Lanky Lefty's review of the Eclipse

No need for chaperones and it's a bit more detailed. Hmmm.....this will be fixed for the next one. :wink: You seem to have developed a fan club. :lol: :lol: Yep...a fan club of old women who are old enough to be his mother. :lol: :lol: :lol: Just because I am old doesn't mean I can't appreciate a f...
by booksfan
Fri Dec 09, 2022 2:58 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Lanky Lefty's review of the Eclipse..updated video link
Replies: 22
Views: 1230

Re: Lanky Lefty's review of the Eclipse

OMG, I can't wait! I ordered from both so I hope to be all set soon. :D :D My poor left hand will be so happy, the cold has been wreaking havoc on it :lol:
by booksfan
Fri Dec 09, 2022 11:47 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Another reason not to trust Uncle Nicko
Replies: 124
Views: 7027

Re: Another reason not to trust Uncle Nicko

Yeah, I'm just going to continue recommending Oscar, the people behind it are honorable, and not just out to make a buck off of apnea sufferers. Well said. And let's also add a word of thanks to the honorable people who created this free forum, which is sponsored by www.cpap.com who sell cpap equip...
by booksfan
Tue Nov 29, 2022 7:50 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Damaged AirSense 11, no heating available
Replies: 15
Views: 6495

Re: Damaged AirSense 11, no heating available

earlvillestu wrote:
Tue Nov 29, 2022 4:24 am
A CPAP nightstand would be a great idea. But were I to suggest to my beloved spouse that we put such a thing in our antique-furnished bedroom, I know it would be a very short conversation. :wink:
Maybe modify the drawer and/or back of an antique nightstand to hold a CPAP?
by booksfan
Sat Nov 19, 2022 9:59 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Keeping Bleeps on the nose
Replies: 13
Views: 676

Re: Keeping Bleeps on the nose

Looking forward to the Eclipse when it comes out! You and me both. Crossing my fingers and knocking on wood but hopefully the first of the pre orders from last summer with SureSeal will be shipping out in 2 or 3 weeks. Production is small right now because every little thing has to be FDA inspect a...
by booksfan
Wed Nov 16, 2022 6:26 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Traveling Overseas Question
Replies: 9
Views: 799

Re: Traveling Overseas Question

If your CPAP is dual-voltage, please do not use a converter. It is one more thing to go wrong and it's totally unneeded. You simply need an adapter (i.e. a "shape changer"), not a converter (i.e. a voltage changer). However, if the power supply is unreliable, you should use a surge suppress built f...
by booksfan
Sat Nov 12, 2022 8:46 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Experimenting with a Resmed AirCurve 10
Replies: 57
Views: 3100

Re: Experimenting with a Resmed AirCurve 10

[*]The on/off button is too small. When you're flailing around in the middle of the night trying to find that button, it can be hard to locate it. Just a thought, could you add one of those little silicone buttons that are used on the back of picture frames or cabinet doors on top of the on/off but...