Remstar Classic Heated Humidifier Leaks

sleepergal · Post by **sleepergal** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:03 pm

I'm really stumped on my humidifier leaks on my Remstar classic heated humidifier. I follow the directions for resinserting the humidifier tank, and it appears to be reseated correctly, but it almost always leaks. Usually the leak is slow and I don't even notice it for a couple of days.

Thanks to the advice on the forum, I've set it all up so a tray catches the water, etc. so my Remstar apap never gets wet. However, I am starting to be concerned about how much water my humidifier heating plate can take. It's been soaked now at least 5 or 6 times. Then I can't use my humidifier for a couple of days while it's drying out which is a bit of a problem.

Is there any little "trick" that anyone knows about to guarantee that the humidifier is reseated properly after cleaning? I'd really appreciate any advice anyone has to offer on this.

snoregirl · Post by **snoregirl** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 5:18 pm

Two things I can think of.

Are you pressing down gently and firmly to put the two pieces of the humidifier tank together? All the way around the seal?

Then avoid taking it apart much. Really doesn't need much maintenance.

Second, are you getting the tank totally in the little o ring at the top where it enters the machine? Do you have the o ring in there?

Again, why take it apart very often.

And by the way, you don't need a prescription for software and card reader if your machine can use one. Buy online at CPAP.com. But for you, unless you get a different machine it would be a waste of money.

That is all I can think of.

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Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 7:32 pm

Have it replace, it cost little, $20 to 30 or free. Then use distilled water, and don't take it apart. Mine has not been apart in a year, and is as clean as if new. Jim

Wulfman · Post by **Wulfman** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 8:13 pm

sleepergal wrote:Is there any little "trick" that anyone knows about to guarantee that the humidifier is reseated properly after cleaning? I'd really appreciate any advice anyone has to offer on this.

Put me in the "don't ever take it apart" crowd.

Place the humidifier tank base on a hard, flat surface (like the kitchen counter) and press down very firmly on the top of the tank. Then, do a visual inspection of where the plastic meets the metal base.....make sure it's VERY close or touching. Then, add the water while it's still on the counter and watch for leaks.
If there are leaks, re-inspect it (also for cracks)......you might have to take it apart again and start over. Just make sure it's not leaking before you put it in the humidifier base.

Once you DO get a seal......don't take it apart again.

Good luck.

Den

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun Jan 21, 2007 8:31 pm

if you bend it, it will leak.

don't take it apart to clean, if you are that worried about santitation put a little bleach/water solution and slosh it around good and rinse well.

if you do take it apart, put the lid down on a flat surface like a counter top, then push the tank down on the lid until it seats all the way.

bending the bottom lid is what causes it to leak. The lid should also have a rubber coating on it that helps make the seal. If it still leaks, run a bead of silicone around the edge then never take it apart. Replacement tanks are cheap, buy a spare.

When you insert the tank back on the machine, push down on the heat plate and slide it back on. Make sure you pull the silicone coupler out so it doesn't leak.