First night using Aussie Hose

[MichaelGettel]

Good Morning!
So, I missed the Macy's Parade because I SLEPT THROUGH IT! I can't believe how rested I feel. For any Aussie Hose users, I do have a few more questions:
Mindy mentioned needing to plug the adapter into the wall in a certain direction. Can anyone verify if this has been their experience as well? I 'think' my hose was on, but becuase I'm so new at this, I could be imaginiing a lot of things (but certainly NOT the sleep) I have no comparision for just how 'warm' the air should be. It wasn't 'cold', so is it safe to assume I've plugged it in right? I also had a small amount of condensation (I was out for a long time). It wasn't disrupting, but given the mask I have and even with the Aussie Hose, would one expect a little condensation? (I'm thinking yes, but you guys are the expert!).
Thanks again!
Kind regards,
Michael

[ozij]

If you wrap your hand around the hose after a while it feels warm - a gentle warmth. Move it up or down the hose if it doens't feel warm just where you touch it.

If you're really worried, sleepzone suggest putting it in a plastic bag for 5 minutes and you'll feel the warmth clearly.

You would expect more condensation the lower your pressure, and the colder the room;
O.

[billbolton]

Mindy mentioned needing to plug the adapter into the wall in a certain direction.

Firstly, it doesn't matter which way around into goes into the wall socket!

The "direction" thing appears to be related to the low voltage side of the power pack, where there is a two pin plug/socket in the low voltage lead. I'm not in the US and haven't seen the actual US power pack so can't be more specific about it, but I would guess that is related to being able to reverse the polarity on the actual low voltage plug on the end of the low voltage power lead. Depending which way around the low voltage "barrel" plug is connected to the two pin socket on the end of the voltage lead ..... if the polarity is "reversed" at that point, the hose may not work.

Cheers,

Bill

[mindy]

Hi Michael,

I haven't tried plugging it in differently - I was going by a previous user who had issues with it working plugged in one way rather than the other. It's also possible that the plug has been changed!

If the air felt neutral, it was working! I noticed it because I had my usual hose plugged in and couldn't stand the cold air - so I switched and the air "felt normal".

I seem to recall someone mentioning still having a bit of condensation. I started searching using the following: heated hose condensation site:cpaptalk.com and found the following (among others)

viewtopic.php?t=3798&start=0&postdays=0 ... highlight=

This thread contains some interesting info about rainout and effect on therapy. If I keep reading I'll be at it all night so I'd best drop it but you can use the above google search I noted above to find lots more than the link.

Mindy

[elliejose]

When in doubt if my heated hose is heating, I just slide the end closest to me under the covers. You will soon feel the warmth. Not hot, just warm!

BTW, I hope everyone has had a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving Day. I was very blessed this day. Hope you were too!

I think that the thing about the plug must not apply to all. I have the plug that came with my hose when I ordered it and there is no difference in the way it is plugged in. At one time, the plug did not come with it and a US plug had to be purchased separately.