Comfortlite 2 Question...can any CL2 users help me?

aeroscout17 · Post by **aeroscout17** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 6:48 am

Just started using a CL2 last night. Overall was fairly happy with it. I was using the simple pillow (nose mask). The problem is, there was a leak right where the pillow attaches to the plastic elbow. I thought it was fairly sizable and made the interface noisier than it should be. I tried moving the pillow around on the elbow, but no matter what I did it wouldn't stop.

Is this normal for this setup? I only running 8 on my CPAP. any suggestions or help would be appreciated.

Slinky · Post by **Slinky** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:33 am

Did you take a good look at the CL2 in the daylight? There are exhaust holes in the plastic elbow for release of the C02.

I know, that sounds confusing after all the discussion and warnings about leaks and leak rates and mask fit to avoid leaks, etc., etc.

aeroscout17 · Post by **aeroscout17** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 7:54 am

Slinky wrote:Did you take a good look at the CL2 in the daylight? There are exhaust holes in the plastic elbow for release of the C02.

I did and I know where the exhaust holes are but leak appears to be coming from right where the silicone sleeve attaches to the plastic elbow. It is a pretty strong leak too.

muld00n · Post by **muld00n** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:20 am

aeroscout17 wrote:
I did and I know where the exhaust holes are but leak appears to be coming from right where the silicone sleeve attaches to the plastic elbow. It is a pretty strong leak too.

Pull the nosepiece completely off of the plastic elbow and rub you fingers around where the nosepiece seals. There may be some small pieces of plastic or something else for that matter that might be keeping the nosepiece from sealing. Once you are sure nothing is "in the way" you might want to try putting just the tiniest amount of lubricant (saliva, Baby Oil gel, etc) to help the nosepiece slide onto the elbow.

And be sure to inspect the nosepiece to see if there might be a hole in it.

Just my 2 cents.
Steve

aeroscout17 · Post by **aeroscout17** » Fri Apr 20, 2007 9:42 am

I'll try that tonight. Thanks!

flygal6 · Post by **flygal6** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:12 pm

I know you said the leak was where the mask goes on the ball joint at the rt angle elbow but here's something else to consider which happened with mine and also some others in other threads. Mine leaked where the elbow joint connects to the vertical tubing (the turn and lock joint). I fixed it with plumbers teflon tape around the vertical tube, and then just put the elbow joint right back on over it...no more leaks. The mask may also leak at the ball joint slightly if not pushed on securely or rotated to the point it almost coming off the joint.

flygal6 · Post by **flygal6** » Sun Apr 22, 2007 10:33 pm

Aeroscout,
You may also want to view my thread on modifications I did with this mask to make it perfect: Search for "New CL2 modifications" There are pictures posted showing the teflon tape and other stuff as well. Just for your information. Hope it helps.
Carol

betty303 · Post by **betty303** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:47 am

Flygal6

I got 15 pages of possible threads - can you be more specific to the search?

bdp522 · Post by **bdp522** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 6:05 am

Try this;

viewtopic.php?p=152010&highlight=#152010

Brenda

aeroscout17 · Post by **aeroscout17** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 9:48 am

Teflon tape did the trick. Thanks!

cajapato · Post by **cajapato** » Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:11 pm

I am on my third night of using the CL2. Just switched from the Swift because I really needed to be on my side or stomach. The Swift is a good mask and I can't fault it in the 6 months that I used it. It's just that I got comfortable enough with therapy that I started to migrate back to my favorite sleeping positions. The Swift is not very receptive to side or stomach sleeping.
That being said, I've had "OK" nights with the CL2. I just have to adjust to the exhale being a little more forced. That's the only complaint. It's not as easy as the Swift. I'm on straight CPAP. Ramping from 5.4 to 9. But, it's much quieter. Once I relax and let the mask and machine do their thing, I find that 4 or 5 hours have passed without waking. That's a good thing for me. The mask is very resistant to dislocating and leaking with me. I'm rather fond of it already.

aeroscout17 · Post by **aeroscout17** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 11:46 am

I've been happy with the CL2 also. I have been using the simple pillow until last night when I switched to the nasal pillows. Guess I didn't like them much as I took the headgear off about 4 AM...first time I have done that in the week I have used it. Guess I 'll try again tonight.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 12:49 pm

i use the CL2 as well, but i use the direct seal nasal pillow...i love it! no leaks, nothing really inside the nostrils, it just seals against the nares...sometime, i admit, i do have some soreness on the nares, but it's not so bothersome, worth it to me to use this interface..

sharon1965 · Post by **sharon1965** » Tue Apr 24, 2007 2:26 pm

oops, that was me...not signed in at work, where i shouldn't be on the forum anyway!