Elbow leaking/making noise?

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Bubba1
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Elbow leaking/making noise?

Post by Bubba1 » Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:12 am

Seems like my elbow is leaking and/or making nosie
Any solutions to this problem?

Seems to work fine then after about 3 hours of use this noise starts in the middle of the night.
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Re: Elbow leaking/making noise?

Post by Julie » Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:42 am

How old is it, have you tried replacing that part?

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Re: Elbow leaking/making noise?

Post by LSAT » Mon Jun 22, 2020 5:24 am

Bubba1 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 4:12 am
 Seems like my elbow is leaking and/or making nosie
Any solutions to this problem?

Seems to work fine then after about 3 hours of use this noise starts in the middle of the night.
What kind of noise?

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Re: Elbow leaking/making noise?

Post by Bubba1 » Mon Jun 22, 2020 10:24 am

Sounds like air coming out but I don't think its from the mask
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Re: Elbow leaking/making noise?

Post by LSAT » Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:22 am

There are small holes in a circle around the elbow that blow out the CO2 from your breath.

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Re: Elbow leaking/making noise?

Post by Bubba1 » Mon Jun 22, 2020 12:30 pm

LSAT wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:22 am
 There are small holes in a circle around the elbow that blow out the CO2 from your breath.
Think moisture could cause this?
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Re: Elbow leaking/making noise?

Post by LSAT » Mon Jun 22, 2020 12:49 pm

Bubba1 wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 12:30 pm
LSAT wrote: ↑
Mon Jun 22, 2020 11:22 am
 There are small holes in a circle around the elbow that blow out the CO2 from your breath.
Think moisture could cause this?
Very possible. The moisture from your breath could plug some holes. Take off the elbow..wash it thoroughly with a toothbrush..make sure all holes are clear

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Re: Elbow leaking/making noise?

Post by Bubba1 » Tue Jun 23, 2020 7:52 am

Replaced the part, issue solved.
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Re: Elbow leaking/making noise?

Post by Bubba1 » Mon Jul 13, 2020 3:50 am

Problem came back again last night with the new elbow
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Re: Elbow leaking/making noise?

Post by Julie » Mon Jul 13, 2020 5:56 am

Talk to your dealer.

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