Large leak with Tap Pap

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Large leak with Tap Pap

Post by Quick » Sat Feb 27, 2021 11:33 pm

Just got a AM Tap Pap. I like it but, compared to anything else I've used, it seems to have quite a bit of vent. Maybe I'm just not reading things right?

Previously I've been using a rube goldberged Adams Circuit shell mounted on a NoMask Cpap Pro mouthpiece.
I don't mind the vent on the Tap Pap but, due to the volume I think, I'm draining my humidifier tank in about 7 hours (Airsense 10 set to automatic for the humidifier).
Adams Circuit: 1/2 to 3/4 tank for 7 - 8 hours
Tap Pap: entire tank for the same amount of time. Couple of samples below. I don't think it's leaking around the pillows? Any thoughts?

Adams Circuit
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Re: Large leak with Tap Pap

Post by surf_rower » Fri May 07, 2021 8:56 pm

TapPap has worked great for me for many years and my water tank lasts about 2.5 days in winter (dry heat) and longer in summer (humid climate, no AC). Different machine though.
It blows some noticeable air, more than the P10 which is diffused, but not as much as the Bleep.
Sorry, I don't know how to interpret your chart.
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Re: Large leak with Tap Pap

Post by Pugsy » Fri May 07, 2021 9:35 pm

There are 4 main factors in the amount of water consumed each night.

1...Ambient humidity in the bedroom
2...the setting for the amount of humidity that the user wants or needs
3...the pressure used
4....the amount of large leak that might be present....obviously this is a prime candidate to blame for a lot of water consumption when using the TapPap....you are having massive leaks that are prolonged.

You need to reduce the amount of large leak some how.

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