Airtouch F20 and liners and leaks

[no_more_headaches]

I have been using the Resmed Airtouch F20 for a few years now and I swap my padacheek liner once a week or so with a clean backup. It seems like takes a few days or of adjustment because it leaks bad.
Last night my Resemed app gave me a zero score on leaks with a leak rate of 60. It seems by the time that It finally softens enough Its time for a wash.

My padacheek liners were an older mode and so I ordered some of the newer ones with longer straps which are great but the overall leak problem is the same.

Anybody go through this and have suggestions!

[Chris8243]

Are you using the liners to try to prevent leaks? The foam should be "pretty good" at avoiding leaks since it adjusts to the nooks & crannies of your face. How often are you changing the mask - monthly?

[chunkyfrog]

Are you using the liners to try to prevent leaks? The foam should be "pretty good" at avoiding leaks since it adjusts to the nooks & crannies of your face. How often are you changing the mask - monthly?

Or are you the competitive sort, and are shooting for a record?
Bragging rights are "sometimes" worth it--sometimes not so much.

[no_more_headaches]

I change the cushions monthly. I will try again without the liner.

Lately my leaks are like this:

Starting last Tuesday:
13
23
30
28
23
Change Liner
48
60
38

[Chris8243]

Are you using the liners to try to prevent leaks? The foam should be "pretty good" at avoiding leaks since it adjusts to the nooks & crannies of your face. How often are you changing the mask - monthly?

Or are you the competitive sort, and are shooting for a record?
Bragging rights are "sometimes" worth it--sometimes not so much.

Huh? I don't understand your comment. Competitive sort?

[chunkyfrog]

Are you using the liners to try to prevent leaks? The foam should be "pretty good" at avoiding leaks since it adjusts to the nooks & crannies of your face. How often are you changing the mask - monthly?

Or are you the competitive sort, and are shooting for a record?
Bragging rights are "sometimes" worth it--sometimes not so much.

Huh? I don't understand your comment. Competitive sort?

OK, full face masks are "expected to last 30 days-insurance/Medicare will replace them that often.
Facial chemistry may allow for extended use--or promote early replacement.
Some users try to milk months or even years use out of these products.
Some appear to have their eye on a record.

[Chris8243]

Are you using the liners to try to prevent leaks? The foam should be "pretty good" at avoiding leaks since it adjusts to the nooks & crannies of your face. How often are you changing the mask - monthly?

Or are you the competitive sort, and are shooting for a record?
Bragging rights are "sometimes" worth it--sometimes not so much.

Huh? I don't understand your comment. Competitive sort?

OK, full face masks are "expected to last 30 days-insurance/Medicare will replace them that often.
Facial chemistry may allow for extended use--or promote early replacement.
Some users try to milk months or even years use out of these products.
Some appear to have their eye on a record.

Chunkyfrog - I'm not being competitive, was just asking the OP a question - how often they change their mask. No judgement, just a question. I didn't even say how often I change my mask and I use the same one. I'm not rude to anyone on here.

[chunkyfrog]

I was only kidding about the competiveness--although some do take longevity as a challenge.
I would like to note that some newbies are not aware that the cushions and filters
have a limited lifespan--depending on care, and your skin chemistry;
as others may be led to take the manufacturers' recommendations as gospel.
Adjusting your own replacement schedule based on durability of the interface is best.

[DreamDiver]

Alternatively, you could try cutting some liners out of old cotton t-shirts and see how they work. They should be soft, durable and pliable already. They may not last as long or seat as well on the mask as Pad A Cheek's but, you could give it whirl.

Chris

[zonker]

I was only kidding about the competiveness--although some do take longevity as a challenge.

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