Where can I find a CPAP hose which is smooth on the OUTSIDE?

fiveolddogs · Post by **fiveolddogs** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:55 pm

When I move around in my sleep, the ridges on the outside of a typical CPAP hose rub against the side rails of my bed, making a "ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzz!" sound which wakes my wife up, When I search for "smooth cpap hose", I find hoses which are smooth on the inside, but none that are smooth on the outside. Does anyone know of a hose which might work better for me?

Thanks.

mellabella · Post by **mellabella** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:07 pm

I assume those ridges are what make the tubes flexible.

A do-it-yourself fix would be a snugglehose cover.

JZ · Post by JZ » Thu Jul 31, 2008 9:15 pm

mella's right. I hose cover will cost you about $15 or you can make your own. That will cut out the hose on the bed rails noise and help control rain out.

OutaSync · Post by **OutaSync** » Fri Aug 01, 2008 10:21 am

Wrap your hose with any kind of material...baby blanket, socks strung with the toes cut out...etc.., then secure with rubber bands or pony tail bands. Works well and helps to insulate the hose.

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