Buying tubing

[Dixie62]

The doctor has finally sent my prescription for the setting to the place that will set up the CPAP machine for me.. I asked them how much their masks, tubing etc was to buy them..
Masks-- $210
Tubing--$58.00
Filters--$1.60
On Thursday I go in to take the CPAP machine to them to get it set up for me.. But I already told them I will not be buying the mask from them.. I have looked on cpap.com and I will order one from there I think.. I guess my question is what kind of tubing do I need and how long should it be.. And any other advice you can give me..
thank you in advance

[jdm2857]

The machines come from the factory with a 2 meter hose in the box. You should not have to pay a dime for your first one.

[Dixie62]

The machines come from the factory with a 2 meter hose in the box. You should not have to pay a dime for your first one.

hi jdm
The machine I will be using is a loan from a friend, it came with some tubing but I was thinking it might be healthier if I just buy a new hose instead of using the one he did.. How long is 2 meter's?

[drj130]

About 6 feet.

As far as the price, you might want to take a look at this:

https://www.cpap.com/simple-find-cpap-p ... mance.html

Our host has them way cheaper than the DME

[Dixie62]

About 6 feet.

As far as the price, you might want to take a look at this:

https://www.cpap.com/simple-find-cpap-p ... mance.html

Our host has them way cheaper than the DME

Hi drj
Thank you for responding to my question.. Yes I have looked there but was not sure if I should get a 6ft, 8ft or 10ft hose.. And there seems to be different kinds also besides the length..

[jules]

what machine will you be borrowing?

what mask will you be using (the comfort curve needs a special hose - others don't afaik)

what size hose did you use for your trial? was it long enough?

[drj130]

Hi drj
Thank you for responding to my question.. Yes I have looked there but was not sure if I should get a 6ft, 8ft or 10ft hose.. And there seems to be different kinds also besides the length..

The length would depend on how you may route your hose, to help keep it out of the way to prevent pulling on it and such.

All hoses on that page should work with your machine with no problems at all. Though I could be wrong with that. I say this because there are so many different masks out there, and you can hook any mask to any hose.
If we couldn't do that, wow, think of what the costs might be then for masks.

David

[jules]

most hoses work with most machines and most masks,

however there are a few exceptions ---

hence we need to know what machine and what mask - (mask doesn't matter as long as it isn't the comfort curve afaik) but there are a few exceptions with hoses


again what machine and what mask -------

[Dixie62]

hi jules

what machine will you be borrowing? ResMed Auto set Vantage S8 with humidifier

what mask will you be using (the comfort curve needs a special hose - others don't afaik) During the one week trial I was using the Swift LT for her and I think that is the one I will purchase from Cpap.com

what size hose did you use for your trial? was it long enough? I am not sure I think it was a 6 foot hose... It seemed to be long enough, depending on where I had my machine at..

[jules]

vantage should use a standard hose - LT for her will too - the LT and LT for her only differ in color of the headgear and pillow size assortment - if you don't need the XS pillow you can search for an LT (as long as you aren't fussy on the color of the headgear) - check cpapauction and amazon for example

[Dixie62]

How do most of you keep your hose up out of the way.. Has anyone tried the HoseBuddy that Cpap.com offers.. Or any other suggestions... I have two dogs so probably need to keep it from being chewed on


jules
I am not sure what size pillow I need.. During the week trial she had me use a size xs...

[jules]

so with XS you need to get the LT for her kit - it will include XS, S and M pillows -

you can figure out how to make a hose holder or buy one -

LINKS to Hose hangers and methods of managing the air hose
viewtopic.php?t=10640

[Dixie62]

so with XS you need to get the LT for her kit - it will include XS, S and M pillows -

you can figure out how to make a hose holder or buy one -

LINKS to Hose hangers and methods of managing the air hose
viewtopic.php?t=10640

Thank you for the info.. I did look at that link and it gave some pretty good ideas.. Thank you again...

[katherinefulmer]

Product Challenge is a great place to check for consolidated information also. CPAPtalk.com hosts them so that CPAP users can exchange information and experiences about products. We hope this saves you time, money and Zzzs. Drj sent you a link for a few hoses on cpap.com. Of them I recommend the Respironics performance hosing: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/respir ... ubing.html.

We held a Challenge comparing the standard and the performance. It really improved the experience of sleeping with CPAP for many. It's not as hard and is more flexible which helps if you move around in your sleep (who doesn't?). Respondents also said it was quieter and lighter weight.

The results of that Challenge are here: http://6-foot-hose.cpaptalk.com/

Glad to have you!

[naturalwoman!]

Hey seriously check out 1800cpap.com they hav a ton of info on there and compare prices, they have been great to order from. No hassels.