Where Do You Place Your Machine?

[Muse-Inc]

Sitting on a library step (1-step thingee) between bed and nightstand near the headboard. It has a non-slip surface that makes a really loud sound if I pull on the hose and the CPAP shift positions...so loud (odd too) that it wakes me up the few times that has happened. I use the ResMes 6.5 foot hose which is enough hose for almost all nights. I have some of that non-slip mesh stuff cut to fit the CPAP that I keep packed in the ResMed travel for use on slippery surfaces.

[Rustyolddude]

RustyOleDude! What kind of carry case do you have for that M Series that there is enough air circulation when in the case and being used???

I use the stock Repironics case that came with the machine. The bottom panel of the case is porous, I'm guessing to let water drain should you forget to empty the humidifier. I push the machine in the opposite direction, towards the top where the power supply would normally pack. The Whispercap inlet points skyward, and I just leave the top flap of the case unzipped but lying closed. The hose routes out the back (bottom) corner which props the cover up a little. More than enough air circulation. If my addled brain can remember, I'll post a pic.

[Slinky]

My Respironics carry case is very different - but then its for the pre-M series which didn't have the leaky humidifier problems the M Series is so notorious for.

[DJ_Boxer]

I place mine on an InterMetro metal stand that I got at Container Store with three shelves. I usually have mine on the middle shelf. With post a picture of setup. I have noticed that once I went to the Opus 360 that it has become somewhat noisier even on bottom shelf close to floor(maybe one of the recalled humidifiers, will check numbers when I get home to see. I am going to get that black elbow joint to attach to where the hose connects to the machine.
DJ

[robrdavis]

I also have mine on my nightstand. It sits about the same level as the top of my mattress.

I splurged when I bought my equipment and got the Hose Buddy (https://www.cpap.com/productpage/HoseBu ... ystem.html) and absolutely love it. I also take it with me when I travel since there's no telling what type of situation there may or may not be for hanging my hose at night when I get where I'm going. I've even used it sleeping on the floor in a sleeping bag after weighing the base down with a couple telephone books to make sure that it didn't topple over on me (or more importantly, my wife) at night.

[Guest]

That's exactly what I use , Malm nightstand from IKEA (made a hole in the back for powercord). I use the top drawer though. Clean look in the morning when you close the drawer and this little lifesaver is out of sight.

[quote="ozij"]The bottom drawer of this Ikea 2 drawer chest. Opened at night, closed in the morning.

[MauraAnderson]

I actually bought a little storage ottoman for mine. It's got a padded top to help deaden any sound and sits about a foot below my head. I liked being able to put all the extra bits and the bag for the cpap into the ottoman.

- Maura

[rosiefrosie]

On the floor.

rosie

[danw61]

Mine's on my nightstand and my hose hangs over the headboard of my bed.

Same for me

Same for me.
After I almost pulled it off once or twice, I started using an 8 foot hose. No problems since.

Dan

[twokatmew]

That's exactly what I use , Malm nightstand from IKEA (made a hole in the back for powercord). I use the top drawer though. Clean look in the morning when you close the drawer and this little lifesaver is out of sight.

I was looking at that unit, and it says they recommend bolting it to the wall to prevent tip-over. Do you actually bolt yours to the wall????? I've never done that with any furniture and have never had any tip-overs.

[timbalionguy]

I have a stack of books on the floor next to the nightstand, which is actually a 2 drawer filing cabinet. The long axis of the filing cabinet is parallel to the long axis of the fullsize bed. The book stack is such that the machine is about 3 feet from the head of the bed.The top of the machine is just below bed level, as per the instructions that came with the machine (IntelliPAP).

The hose is 12 feet long, made of two 6 foot segments. The mask end of the hose is the superflexible Respironics 'performance tubing'. The entire length of the hose has a felt cover on it for insulation and comfort. The hose leaves the back of the machine, and runs behind the nightstand to the head of the bed. The junction between the two hoses typically ends up just on the edge of the bed. From there, the hose routes downwards and back up to the mask. Arranged this way, it is easy to roll over, which I do frequently. The routing of the hose makes it really difficult to pull the machine off the book stack.

I have done extensive testing with both a 6 and 12 foot hose. With the machine set at the closest-to-actual-length setting, I am not seeing any significant therapy problems with the extra-long hose.

I am planning to put a rope hook on the wall just above the bed to prevent the hose from getting hung up between the bed and the wall (no headboard). I also have the parts to make a permanent stand. Although it will be an open wood structure, it will feature a top of polished stone tile salvaged from a shopping mall demolition. This will protect the wood from water damage, and its weight will help deaden any sound. (I am lucky. I don't have a wife or SO to complain about how things look. The cats could care less as long as they can snuggle somewhere.)

[MoneyGal]

(I love this discussion.)

Mine is in a drawer from an antique refrigerator (that a neighbour was throwing out), sitting on a folded towel. I push the drawer under my bed in the morning.

[ricochetv1]

I place mine on a pedestal made of ivory and inlaid with intricate patterns of gold and silver. I use triple-distilled water from the hills of Napa Valley. I bathe it with the finest Venesian hand soaps, and rest it on a towel of the softest Egyptian Cotton.

[Lou Cypher]

Mine sits on the night stand next to my bed. the hose just comes over behind my pillow.

Maybe I am lucky but I have had no hose problems and have never pulled it off the night stand... << Shrugs>> I dunno.

How come everybody hides it in drawers or slides it under the bed in the morning??

Mine just sits there and waits for me to go to sleep again....

With that said, I do put the hose into the night stand but that is all.....

[Lou Cypher]

I place mine on a pedestal made of ivory and inlaid with intricate patterns of gold and silver. I use triple-distilled water from the hills of Napa Valley. I bathe it with the finest Venesian hand soaps, and rest it on a towel of the softest Egyptian Cotton.

Can I have your machine and setup when you go over to the other side ???