my Quattro is going on 7 months of use now...
I've changed the headgear twice, but only because I did some dumb things during cleaning....putting it in with bath towels in very hot water in a washing machine is not good.
)mass quantities of towel fuzz built up in the velcro & lots of shrinkage)
I've had to change my mask cushions twice as well... those wore out due to my higher pressures
the rest of the mask is still going strong!
How long should a mask last.
- Denial Dave
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Re: How long should a mask last.
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Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: Started at VPAP pressure setting of 20/14.4. I've survived Stage 1 cancer and lost 80+ lbs. Pressure is now 14.5 / 11 |
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- MagsterMile
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Re: How long should a mask last.
My very first headgear went bad, real fast. It was stretched out from over tightening plus the straps would curl up. I also washed it once in baby shampoo. Big mistake! I'm on my second headgear gear and into the 2nd month on it and so far so good.
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Mask: ResMed AirFit™ F20 Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: S9™ Series H5i™ Heated Humidifier with Climate Control |
Additional Comments: S9 series ResMed VPAP Adapt-pressure: Epap 6.0 ps5 - 13.0 |
Re: How long should a mask last.
At least I'm not the only one. My humidifier tank, ClimateLibe, EasyLide mask, headgear, and chin strap are all original from October 2011, about 18 months.ozze_dollar wrote:Had mine for 2 years now.
My gecko nose bridge pad and pad a cheeck for the Easy life replace about every 8 months. That's more because of how yellow they look.
My RemZZZ is changed about once every month.
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: DreamWear Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear - Fit Pack (All Cushions Included with Medium Frame) |
Additional Comments: Using SleepyHead 1.0.0 (Mac) to capture my data |
Life before my CPAP was really no life at all!
Re: How long should a mask last.
it is sort of nice to already have a replacement on hand before your current
mask decides it will break at 1:43 in the AM!
mask decides it will break at 1:43 in the AM!
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Mask: Ultra Mirage™ Full Face CPAP Mask with Headgear |
Humidifier: DreamStation Heated Humidifier |
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Re: How long should a mask last.
What about the frame on the new Wisp? Does the silicon or fabric make a difference on how long the mask lasts? how about comfort?
Thanks, Piglet14
Thanks, Piglet14
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Re: How long should a mask last.
My other half just found that out the hard way. Her Mirage FX frame broke where it attaches to the headgear. Thankfully, I had a spare that she is making due with while her replacement comes in. She's not exactly in love with my Quattro FX that was my spare.Woody wrote:it is sort of nice to already have a replacement on hand before your current
mask decides it will break at 1:43 in the AM!
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Machine: ResMed AirSense™ 10 AutoSet™ CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier |
Mask: DreamWear Nasal CPAP Mask with Headgear - Fit Pack (All Cushions Included with Medium Frame) |
Additional Comments: Using SleepyHead 1.0.0 (Mac) to capture my data |
Life before my CPAP was really no life at all!