AirFit N20 mask noise/leak?

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AirFit N20 mask noise/leak?

Post by tgree » Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:09 pm

I've been noticing a noise coming out of my AirFit N20, and I'm not sure if it's normal because I haven't used it for 2 months. After investigating, I could "detach/peel" parts of the mask, but I'm not sure if it was intentionally there.

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Could anyone tell me if this is normal, and if not, whether I can use some sort of glue to assemble it back together?

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Re: AirFit N20 mask noise/leak?

Post by babydinosnoreless » Fri Jan 15, 2021 8:49 pm

Not normal. Hard to tell what I'm looking at in the picture but the cushion does snap into the mask. Have you tried to resnap it back in ? I'm at work till midnight (at lunch now) will try to post pics tomorrow if your still having trouble.

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Re: AirFit N20 mask noise/leak?

Post by tgree » Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:04 pm

Yea, it snaps back, but it's easily snapped out - is there some sort of adhesive that has deteriorated?

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Re: AirFit N20 mask noise/leak?

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Re: AirFit N20 mask noise/leak?

Post by babydinosnoreless » Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:08 am

tgree wrote:
Fri Jan 15, 2021 9:04 pm
Yea, it snaps back, but it's easily snapped out - is there some sort of adhesive that has deteriorated?
It is supposed to be easily snapped in and out for cleaning the mask cushion. When my cushions start getting old I have found boiling them for a few min restores the tackiness, but only do this if you have spare cushions and are not afraid of ruining one.

Do you have the cushion in with the correct way ? The s/m/l should be facing down. The groves on the cushion go into the slots on the frame and then the swivel gets attached.
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Re: AirFit N20 mask noise/leak?

Post by babydinosnoreless » Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:09 am

Pictures are out of order sorry.

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Re: AirFit N20 mask noise/leak?

Post by tgree » Sat Jan 16, 2021 4:55 pm

Hmm, thanks - yea I just detached it, but it seems like the silicon/plastic seam is torn:
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I presume this means I should get a new one? Or is there some sort of glue I can use?

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Re: AirFit N20 mask noise/leak?

Post by babydinosnoreless » Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:50 pm

:shock: Been using mine for 2+ years never had it tear but I do replace my cushions regularly. I don't know of a way to fix it. I would be hesitant using glue because you would be breathing the fumes.

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Re: AirFit N20 mask noise/leak?

Post by tgree » Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:44 pm

Fair! Will get a new one, thank you!

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Re: AirFit N20 mask noise/leak?

Post by babydinosnoreless » Tue Jan 19, 2021 1:35 am

tgree wrote:
Mon Jan 18, 2021 7:44 pm
Fair! Will get a new one, thank you!
You're welcome.