Backup xpap machines

[Paul B]

How many users of xpap's have exact duplicate, or otherwise, systems in case of emergency? I'm thinking I need to buy a backup system. Do you also have a humidifier backup, nasal interface, cords, power plugs, etc.

Paul

[SheZAAM!]

I got the Resmed S8 Compact from my insurance, with all the stuff (hose, mask, humidifier, etc.) then found a brand new S8 Elite II with matching humidifier, FFM, hose, etc. for $200. I couldn't pass it up. Now when I travel I take my Compact because it's the cheaper machine.

[Wulfman]

How many users of xpap's have exact duplicate, or otherwise, systems in case of emergency? I'm thinking I need to buy a backup system. Do you also have a humidifier backup, nasal interface, cords, power plugs, etc.

Paul

Good thought.

backup systems - yep
humidifiers - yep
nasal interfaces (masks) - yep
cords - yep
hoses - yep
filters - yep
power plugs - ??? (not sure what you mean by that one)
Edit: If "power plugs" means a DC (12 V) cigarette lighter plug-in adapter?....."Nope".


Den

[Goofproof]

I didn't like the Remstar "Classic Tanks" enough to buy the company, but I did buy a new Remstar APAP from our host, and a used one off Yahoo Auction, then there's my original Classic Pro 2, I started with. And enough supplies for a couple of years. All I need is a extra bottle of electricty or a healthy squirrel to run my generator wheel. Jim I was a Boy Scout, I learned the motto.

[6PtStar]

Yep, all that stuff!!!

backup machine - 1-"M" auto, 1 - "M" Pro
backup systems - Gas Powered Generator
humidifiers - 2-HC150's, 1 HC100
Masks: 3 - NAII's, 2 FFM for colds
cords - yep
hoses - 2 extras
filters - yep
power plugs - Don't have a 12 volt plug because I am running off 110 but thinking about getting one to run off the car battery out front for short outages.

Jerry

[Gale Hawkins]

I have an extra Remstar Pro and Plus and just replaced my Pro that died with a Plus I found with 2.6 hours total time. Not having a provider (used E-Bay to find the ones I have) if it is to be it is up to me. When my Pro died at 12,712 hours at 4 AM I went to the basement and grabbed the two spares, programmed them for my current setting and when with the Plus to save the Pro that I never used the card in because of not software or reader and then slept until about 7 AM.

[wlk]

3 machines
M-series Plus
M-Series Pro
M-Series Auto with C-Flex

Three power supplies and cords

A bag full of foam and fine filters

2 Humidifiers

Three masks

Three hoses

Two battery backup systems, each one capable of three nights therapy(home built)

I was also a Boy Scout (many decades ago), now a Webelos Den leader who wants to camp with the boys, with my machine

[dsm]

I'm paranoid

I have a backup to the backup to the backup to the .... (ad infinitum)

But seriously, am settling on 2 x SV & one xpap to travel with - all else goes (I have promised my wife this for he past 2 years) and at last am doing something about it ..

Wife keeps asking me why we need a house full of xPAP gear

DSM

[deerslayer]

have 2 M series 1 model 500 & 1 model 510... have yet to spring for a battery backup system...don't even ask about backup masks...it's a jungle out there

[elader]

I have the Plus my DME gave me backing up the Pro that I bought from a Craigslister.

[Slinky]

When I was started on xPAP therapy I was provided w/a Resmed S8 Elite w/EPR. It didn't take me too long to search for and find a lightly used Resmed S8 AutoSet Vantage. Both came complete w/integrated humidifier, the Humidaire 3i. When I was switched to a bi-level I insisted on the Resmed VPAP Auto (came out in January 2008, then in July 2008 they came out w/the Resmed VPAP Auto 25). *sigh* The Humidiaire 3is are compatable w/all 3 of my Resmeds. I recently sold my Elite. *sigh* But I will NOT part w/my Vantage. No way I could afford such new Resmed bi-level backups so I searched long and hard to find a good lightly used Respironics pre-M Series BiPAP Auto w/Bi-Flex complete. I didn't want an M Series.

My ole Respironics Simplicity simple nasal cushion has been faithful much longer than the six months I had to wait before getting a new insurance provided mask and headgear. I'm currently using my second Simplicity and have the original in reserve plus a second 6 month insurance provided Simplicity still in the packaging as another reserve. I'm currently using my third hose in 28 months and have two more in reserve. Filters I replace more often than recommended due to having forced air heat and having had a furnace add-on woodburner for 20 years. Those extras I buy out of pocket due to the frequency that I change them.

I haven't gotten an extra water tank for my Humidaire 3is simply because I do have the two 3is but am thinking maybe I should get one since I've been eligible for a couple thru the 28 months I've been on xPAP that I haven't bothered to get. Just in case.

My husband has us set up w/a gas powered generator should we lose power w/a second smaller portable generator in reserve should it be needed.

I do have some "back up" masks that I could TRY to use should something happen to all 3 of my Simplicitys. They are masks I tried that didn't really work out for me that my supplier just let me keep before I found my Simplicity which works so well for me. I should try to sell them or donate them to some organization that supplies the needy rather than having them cluttering and taking up space in my XAP supply closet.

Respironics ComfortGel Petite Nasal Cushion w/headgear
Tried on once. Never used since.
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Respironics ComfortGel Small Nasal Cushion w/headgear
Tried on once. Never used since
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Respironics Simplicity Medium Simple Nasal Cushion w/headgear
Used one night. Smoking home.
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Fisher & Paykel Aclaim 2 Nasal Cushion Mask
Used one night. Smoking home.
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Fisher & Paykel FlexiFit 407 Nasal Cushion Mask w/headgear
Used 5 nights. Smoking home.
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Respironics Swift Nasal Pillows Mask w/headgear
Headgear used 2 weeks. No Large nasal pillows. Medium & Small Nasal Pillows used. Smoking home.
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Respironics ComfortLite 2
Headgear used 3 months
One Large Nasal Cushion never used. Medium & Small Nasal Cushions new & used. Extra elbows. Smoking home
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