Having a mask problem

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junie
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Having a mask problem

Post by junie » Sun Sep 06, 2009 8:15 pm

I bought the Flexfit 432 FF. It fits great but it leaks like crazy I can tighten it loosen it and still leaks the inside
won't stay together, I hope I'm explaining this right. I have my pressure on 11, Does anyone have any ideas?
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Julie
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Re: Having a mask problem

Post by Julie » Sun Sep 06, 2009 8:22 pm

I tried it years ago and thought it was so comfortable, but never got it to be effective at all, so maybe it's just the mask and not us !

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shooter
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Re: Having a mask problem

Post by shooter » Sun Sep 06, 2009 10:32 pm

I have the 432 and I found that if the cushion is too large then I get more leaks. I use a medium or small even though the large feels more comfortable.
Also you say the "inside won't stay together".
Does this mean you are having leaks between the shell and the cushion?
If so this can be a problem with this mask. When you clean it make sure there is no soap or detergent residue left on the cushion. Any residue will "lubricate" the seal surface and allow it to separate under pressure. The cushion and shell must be "squeaky clean" in order to seal properly.