Water Drops

mj6gte · Post by **mj6gte** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:06 pm

I am new at this, 11-06 I got my machine. I have a Remstar S8 W/humidifier. I am using the Elite2 nasal pillows. APAP, min 6 max 10, 90% at 8 or lower. I was getting water (setting 1) in the mask, so I relocated the machine on the floor. Last night, it happened again. I was sleeping on my side and when I rolled over, water dripped into my nose.....not pleasant. Any ideas or help? Thank you in advance, I have been reading a lot of great help and info here. Mike

snoring dutchman · Post by **snoring dutchman** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:19 pm

The most effective solution is to get a heated tube. This way you avoid condensation completely.

Henk

TXKajun · Post by **TXKajun** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:34 pm

Hi, mj and welcome to the forum.

If you do a search on rainout, you should find more info about what's happening to you than you ever dreamed about! LOL It is pretty common. What's happening is that the humidity in the air from your CPAP is getting cold and condensing in your hose (or maybe your mask) and forming droplets, then drops, then big honkin' puddles. There are quite a few solutions, from cutting off the ends of tube socks and putting them so they cover your hose from the CPAP to the mask to making a nice fleece cover to buying an Aussie Heated Hose Cover.

Placing your CPAP on the floor was a good start. Also, maybe warming up your bedroom a bit would help.

Best of luck and Happy New Year.

Kajun

ColoradoDreamer · Post by **ColoradoDreamer** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 1:42 pm

Yes, water on the face is no fun when you are trying to sleep. The heated hose is a good idea and you may even be able to bump up the humidity setting. First though, have you made yourself a hose cover yet? I would try it first since it is by far the cheapest route to take (only a couple dollars to make). If you continue to get water or if you are already using the cover on the hose then the heated hose is the next route to take. Spendy, but you will sleep better without water on you. Some claim success by sleeping with their hose under the covers, if you can stand it.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Tue Jan 02, 2007 3:21 pm

I agree that if a hose cover doesn't take care of the problem, the Aussie heated hose is wonderful:

LINKS to discussions about the Aussie heated hose - to prevent rainout
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