resmed error code HELP!!!

[Wulfman...]

The S8 line is old stuff. Very old stuff.
The original post was SEVEN years ago.
Any machine that old probably should be replaced, please believe you are worth the expense.
Insurance/Medicare should cover it.
New cpap machines are awesome!

While looking for information on a "system 1019" error, I saw your post suggesting replacing the machine because it is seven years old. Why would you say that? If the machine is working fine why replace it? These machines do not represent devices that are a dire hazard if they malfunction. Also, if their calibration drifts slightly with time, I cannot imagine that presenting a health hazard unless the person is experiencing apnea related symptoms. Contrary to what some (but not all) pulmonologists like to make you think, CPAP machines are not rocket science. Aside from the buttons there appears to be only one moving part in the S8, the air turbine, so it really should last for a very long time. Therefore, without you having any basis, I am at a loss why you would suggest to people, that might not be able to comfortably spend upwards of $1k, to just buy a new machine.

I have two bedside machines, the S8 purchased in 2009 and an S9 purchased in 2012. I use the S9 every night and it works just fine and I think it would be irresponsible to just trash it because it is now over 6 years since I bought it. The S8 worked perfectly until my brilliant girlfriend (with a doctorate) grossly overfilled the reservoir, flooded the internal fan assembly, and possibly trashed a machine that will approach $900 to replace.

So wrong on all counts!
These machines DON'T last forever. Accidents can and do happen. (as you related)
Any user of this therapy should have at least a second/backup machine.
Not using this therapy when sleeping COULD be "life-threatening" ("health hazard" to you).
Apneas (lack of breath) CAN KILL (and has). Many of us know such examples.
These machines ARE very sophisticated pieces of equipment......hardware, firmware, software.

These machines CAN be repaired if the parts are still available, but sometimes the cost is more than buying another.

www.acbio.com

Lightly-used (and sometimes new) machines can be purchased for a fraction of what you quoted in your prices. There are many sellers who deal in those machines......and many even have warranties.


Den

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[chunkyfrog]

Although some machines have been used as long as 8, 9, 10 years, or longer, that is not a given.
What we do know is that failure ALWAYS occurs during hours the DME is closed.
(Unless we sleep days)
Be ready for the inevitable, and you will not be sorry. (or worse)
Be smart, and do not shop at ripoff joints.

[palerider]

my brilliant girlfriend (with a doctorate) grossly overfilled the reservoir, flooded the internal fan assembly, and possibly trashed a machine that will approach $900 to replace.

So many people with doctorates seem to struggle to tie their shoes and dress themselves in the morning.

My theory is that they used up all their brains learning everything in their field of study, and don't have any left for the rest of life.

[WRX03]

"My theory is that they used up all their brains learning everything in their field of study, and don't have any left for the rest of life."

Oh soooo true.

[Okie bipap]

The further you go in your education, you learn more and more about less and less.

[palerider]

The further you go in your education, you learn more and more about less and less.

Until you know everything about nothing.

[FifthAvenue]

Fellow CPAP Forum members and CPAP users - We need to demand that ResMed and Phillips list the academic credentials of all past and present CPAP product development team members. It is quite possible that we are using machines developed by know nothing PhD's and M.D's. How can we trust our health to equipment developed by people with limited intelligence and ability.

[palerider]

Fellow CPAP Forum members and CPAP users - We need to demand that ResMed and Phillips list the academic credentials of all past and present CPAP product development team members. It is quite possible that we are using machines developed by know nothing PhD's and M.D's. How can we trust our health to equipment developed by people with limited intelligence and ability.

Oh, they've got *plenty* of intelligence... Just don't ask them for directions to the restroom... you're liable to end up in a maintenance closet.

[Peterson Teofilo]

Fan Inoperative Bipap Philips respironics System One

[zonker]

Fan Inoperative Bipap Philips respironics System One

uh-huh.

[palerider]

Fan Inoperative Bipap Philips respironics System One

So? do you normally just post off topic message?

[chunkyfrog]

Pugsy warned us about this . . .
Groundwork for stealth spam--watch the poster carefully.
(Question--Do they even print the clinician manual in Spanish?)