Which hose management system?

[nanwilson]

I bought a wall plant hanger for a buck at the dollar store. Screwed it to the top of my headboard (can also go on the wall) and hang my hose from that. Simple and CHEAP .
Nan

[Fragman]

Hmm, I just let that puppy dangle. I've only been doing the CPAP thing for less than a couple of weeks, (and only about 6 days since I got the mask I liked), but I don't seem to have any issues with the hose at all. But good to know about them all the same!

[base2balls]

I bought a garden stake last Summer that you put in the ground and I use that for a hose manager and it works pretty well. I should have gotten the shorter one as I use a bungee cord too as the stake is too tall , but this works really well. Love it. A lot of people here have great ideas for things that are much less expensive. Have a great day, Huggies, Fay

[kempo]

HoseBuddy for me: http: https://www.cpap.com/productpage/HoseBu ... ystem.html

You will never have to buy another one. It's built like a tank.

[SleepingUgly]

OK, stupid question... I just noticed these systems like the Hozer go under the mattress (I always figured they stood on the floor)... Doesn't that get in the way of getting out of bed? Also, how easy is it to take them out and hide them?

[SleepingUgly]

Still trying to find a hose management system that might work better than what I have, but trying to understanding the pros and cons of each, and how cumbersome they are to use/remove.... So bumping this up...

[LinkC]

Doesn't that get in the way of getting out of bed? Also, how easy is it to take them out and hide them?

Nope! It's way up by the pillow. You pull it out to change the sheets, but you can "make" the bed around it. Dunno about "hiding"...never had to. Wouldn't be MUCH trouble, tho.

[LinkC]

I saw plans for a hose mgt device on here made from PVC and it has turned out to be just what I want: a simple high point between me and the box that keeps me from wrapping up in the hose and prevents rainout. The parts are readily available at the hardware, I made 2 for less than $15 ( one comes apart for travel ) and it does just what I want.
If you can't find the thread, I can easily send you the plans.

Ed

Was it this one?

[SleepingUgly]

It seems most people who responded to this thread liked the Hozer... Is this the one people are using, or is there a non-travel version that I'm not finding?

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/hozer- ... ution.html

[ozij]

That's the one I'm using.
I don't think there is a non-travel version.
And I concur with everything Link said.

[rested gal]

Lots of ideas here, including many pictures:

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

[heiff]

I also use a home-made version of the CozyHose Boss, and I LOVE it. All the parts are very cheap and readily available and there are no special skills needed. You just have to assemble things, which takes very little time (15 minutes, max). As far as the ease of putting it away, you just unhook it and you're done. Obviously the hook stays in place wherever you've mounted it, but could be made to blend in well by the addition of a bit of wall paint. 3M/Scotch hooks that use "Command Adhesive" can be easily removed without damage to the wall, and do not leave any residue behind. As others have mentioned, that makes it easy to travel with this setup.

Parts Needed:

• Carabiner-type reel keychain/badge holders (search ebay for "carabiner reel"). You want the style that looks kind of like a lock, with a clear plastic snap to attach keys or badges (or in this case, a CPAP hose). These are often sold in pairs. And you do need TWO of these. You may be able to find these locally, but expect to pay a little more. About $4.50 total.

• 3M/Scotch Cord Organizer Straps, 8" (may also be labeled as "Bundling Straps")Office Depot Item # 280585. These are very flexible and have a nice soft, fuzzy side. You need 1 package. $3.19

• 3M/Scotch Utility Hook or Organizer Strip (be sure to get one that has the removable Command Adhesive). Office Depot Item # 539390. You need just 1 hook. $3.99

Total Cost: $12-$15

Use the fuzzy organizer straps to attach the carabiner reels to the hose. Hang carabiners from hook. If you have a metal bedframe, you can attach the carabiner reels to the headboard using another strap.

That's it!

[ozij]

Since you PM-ed for more info about the Hozer, here it is:

Taking the Hozer apart and putting it together again are very easy to do - no force needed, not for nothingig is it called a "travel" system. It's very well made and also, very wisely made, and can be put together and taken apart in a jiffy. Two screwing movements, two snap in movements, one insertion of rod into base, and you're ready.

It's not flimsy at all. The upper plastic ring did break for me - but it was my fault, since I forced it closed against a heated hose with a "snuggle cover" -- it isn't meant for that thinckness which I knew and ignored. I now use velcro cable straps instead. With the hose no longer touching the cold wall, and the pressure higher I don't need a "snuggle hose" any more on top of my heated one.

But if you plan to take it apart daily, make sure to leave marks on the hose where you want to connect it to the Hozer. I find that getting the hose to dangle correctly without creating tension and without letting in get into the vented air stream are a fine art. You can't be slap happy about that.

I don't need (want) to hide the system, but I have to move it away from the sun, so I take the whole rod system off the base and hang the hose on a hook on the door by the loop created when you loop the mask back to hang it on the hose. The rod to base is a simple in out movement - no snapping no screwing. I use a velcro cable strap to make sure the loop holds.

The most "difficult" part would be lifting your mattress for pulling the base in and out - I only do that when I travel, or turn the matress.

[rosacer]

I use the Hose Lifter https://www.cpap.com/productpage/flexib ... -lift.html. It's very easy to hide. You only need to undone it in one of the junctions and let the hose lay down over your mattress and then cover it with your pillows, it's not necessary to pull out the base from under the mattress.

If you want to travel with it it's very light and doesn't takes a lot of space once it's undone, it's like a blind's cane you can ply in peaces.

The only thing you need to take care of is that you need to squeeze the pole (blue aluminium rod) with your mattress against the wall of the bed's head to prevent it to go out of the base if you hit it while sleeping, by the way that has never happened to me.

It's very simple, easy to assemble and disasemble, light and inexpensive.