What do people do with old CPAP gear?

[Cuda]

I no longer need any of my gear, what should I do with it?

S9 Autoset, Humidifier, heated tube and mask (just a week of use on those), case. Its 8 years old but works fine.

Is that old enough to throw out? (recycle etc)

If some place is cleaning these up for those that cant afford them I would prefer something like that.

Thanks.

Note: New mask is an airfit F20, small head gear.

[metsfan302]

I might be intrested in your s9 - Looking for one for my wife.

Thanks

[Soothest Sleep]

If some place is cleaning these up for those that cant afford them I would prefer something like that.

Your gear may not fit the criteria for this organization, but I"ll post the link for information anyway:

https://www.sleepapnea.org/community/cp ... p-machine/

It can't hurt to make the inquiry.

Jean

[LSAT]

If some place is cleaning these up for those that cant afford them I would prefer something like that.

Your gear may not fit the criteria for this organization, but I"ll post the link for information anyway:

https://www.sleepapnea.org/community/cp ... p-machine/

It can't hurt to make the inquiry.

Jean

From their web site......We accept the following machines from non-smoking households with up to 6,000 hours use (approximately 3 years use):

[Goofproof]

I wear mine until it's worn out. Jim

[Wulfman...]

I no longer need any of my gear, what should I do with it?

S9 Autoset, Humidifier, heated tube and mask (just a week of use on those), case. Its 8 years old but works fine.

Is that old enough to throw out? (recycle etc)

If some place is cleaning these up for those that cant afford them I would prefer something like that.

Thanks.

Note: New mask is an airfit F20, small head gear.

Why not?
Do you have other equipment you're using?
Most of us keep everything for backups and spares (or repurposing/reusing it for other things).

The only things I've "worn out" in nearly 13 years is one or two sets of headgear and one mask seal.


Den

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[ChicagoGranny]

I no longer need any of my gear

Checking off the planet?

[chunkyfrog]

This is just old/extra stuff--right?
After 8 years, it would be such a waste to throw in the towel.
Happy new year.

[ChicagoGranny]

It's a bit cryptic, but I see what Cuda is up to - viewtopic.php?f=1&t=156938&p=1200357#p1200357

[MrsRinPDX]

It's a bit cryptic, but I see what Cuda is up to - viewtopic.php?f=1&t=156938&p=1200357#p1200357

Interesting thread. Cuda, did you actually take the Mayo Clinic sleep test or are you relying on the in home results? Can you really drop an AHI of 60+ by losing weight and changing your sleep position? Seems too good to be true.

[Soothest Sleep]

If some place is cleaning these up for those that cant afford them I would prefer something like that.

Your gear may not fit the criteria for this organization, but I"ll post the link for information anyway:

https://www.sleepapnea.org/community/cp ... p-machine/

It can't hurt to make the inquiry.

Jean

From their web site......We accept the following machines from non-smoking households with up to 6,000 hours use (approximately 3 years use):

Yes, and, also from their website: "For approval, please email manager@sleepapnea.org with a list of your equipment. Machine type (CPAP, AutoCPAP, or BiLevel) model, number of hours used and age of machine, and accessories: factory sealed mask, tubing, filter, carry case, humidifier, patient manuals." [emphasis added] So you see, even if the machine itself is not acceptable there, other parts of the collection may be. It can't hurt to make the enquiry, and the ASAA can make a specific decision about what is acceptable to them.

Jean

[Cuda]

Thanks! I am pretty sure I have well over 6000 hours on my equipment. I might keep it to dial in a better sleep position. I am searching for something to track body position, I have a snorecoach but it's buggy and today again failed to record data.

I will have to start a new fhread, hoping there are other products for tracking sleep position. Maybe a sleeve on my shirt I could code something in Python for my phone. It has all the sensors I need.

I'm not up to anything. I just don't need my gear anymore. I did not mentioned being "cured" as I did not want a debate, I just wanted to know where people send their gear if not needed. It was expensive for me as insurance did not pay anything and I can sympathize with others in the same position.

Thanks for the info.

[Goofproof]

Usually the next of kin finds it in the closet, and probably puts in a yard sale or the trash! Jim

[Cuda]

True. I was told to stop using it. Looks to be more of a body position thing that I would have never found without CPAP.

Another in lab study tomorrow.