What glue is safe for a temporary repair on mask hose part?

CarrieS · Post by **CarrieS** » Sun May 04, 2008 9:13 am

Well after beign up with a sick toddler last about the 20the time I had to unplug my mask hose from the main hose the piece came apart, its not threaded doesnt snap it mustve been factory glued the way it looks because it is at a seam. Hubby wondered if maybe I could super glur it until the DME is open tomorrow but I wasnt sure if that was safe with the humidification going through there and into my over-precautious pregnant lungs. Is there a glue that anyone recommends, or has used, do you know if its safe? Thanks for any help.

bap40 · Post by **bap40** » Sun May 04, 2008 9:15 am

Personally, although super glue would probably work. I would be afraid of inhaling any fumes. Hopefully a more knowledgable person will be able to give you some safer options.

Panhandler · Post by **Panhandler** » Sun May 04, 2008 10:07 am

I'm looking at my NAII to see where it might have broken. Did the ring that holds the swivel/hose connection come loose or did the casting that divides the air to the two smaller tubes split?

If it's the ring holding the swivel in place, I'd consider super glue, as the air pressure would be leaking out at that point and flush vapors away from the mask. If it's the larger casting that has split along the mold mark that parallels the airflow, what about using a hose clamp to hold it together for one night.

I used super glue on my FP Infinity, but it was a situation with a really good mechanical fit and a large area for the glue to stick to (a joint between a solid casting and a flexible hose). After letting it set for a few minutes, I flushed the whole thing thoroughly with water, which acts as a catalyst to the super glue. I may have let it air out a couple of days, I don't recall, but I couldn't smell the glue at all.

Still, the pregnancy issue complicates the decision.

roster · Post by **roster** » Sun May 04, 2008 12:56 pm

Beware of chemophobia. Damage from one night of untreated sleep apnea is probably hundreds of times greater that damage from breathing a little glue fumes.

People who are damaged by glue fumes are using glue as a recreational drug for months or years and people who have worked in glue factories for decades. Even the factory workers who use proper precautions have no health damage.

There is no evidence that a little bit here and there ever hurt anyone.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Sun May 04, 2008 2:03 pm

Super Glue shouldn't be a hazard, as long as it works; there are few glues that stick to plastic.

jsmythe · Post by **jsmythe** » Sun May 04, 2008 5:30 pm

If it were me, I would try to Duct tape it. No, I am not trying to be funny folks, I am serious. Something similar happened to me and I tried duct tape, and it worked temporarily. There may possibly be a small leak of air, but as I said, it may work as a temporary measure. And before anyone looks, Yes, I am from the South.... I can fix anything, where is my duct tape?

GumbyCT · Post by **GumbyCT** » Sun May 04, 2008 6:02 pm

jsmythe wrote:Yes, I am from the South.... Laughing I can fix anything, where is my duct tape?

She WILL tie you up!! You go girl!!

jsmythe · Post by **jsmythe** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:11 pm

GumbyCT wrote:
jsmythe wrote:Yes, I am from the South.... Laughing I can fix anything, where is my duct tape?
She WILL tie you up!! You go girl!!

Yea, I love those black nylons.............wonder how they would go with Duct Tape?.............

jules · Post by **jules** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:14 pm

You going to tie up Gumby and keep him quiet ? If so, I want to see this!

GumbyCT · Post by **GumbyCT** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:22 pm

They don't make enuff tape ::LOL::
Joyce is looking good in those 6in. heels.

jsmythe · Post by **jsmythe** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:24 pm

jules wrote:You going to tie up Gumby and keep him quiet ? If so, I want to see this!

Hey.............he just might like it.................. with those legs that look like Bell Bottoms, I would have to start at the top and go down with the nylons...dont know about shuttin him up tho.........

alnhwrd · Post by **alnhwrd** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:33 pm

I would try tape rather than super glue. Remember, you will breathing it all night.

From Wikipedia:

According to the bottle label, Superglue may cause allergic skin reaction. If glue is stuck to eyes, flush with water for 15 minutes and call a doctor. If contact with skin, flush with water. If eaten/drunk, call a doctor and do not induce vomiting. Keep product away from children. Superglue is an eye and respiratory irritant.

Emphasis added is mine.

GumbyCT · Post by **GumbyCT** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:37 pm

jsmythe wrote:
jules wrote:You going to tie up Gumby and keep him quiet ? If so, I want to see this!

Hey.............he just might like it.................. ...dont know about shuttin him up tho.........

Many have tried to silence me, I say get in line or someone is likely to stab you in the back too.

Jules - the voyeur!!!

Might like it? - Bend me , shape me.... any way you me....
just don't let me up until....

well - until you're done. ha

You go gf!!

jsmythe · Post by **jsmythe** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:44 pm

GumbyCT wrote:
jsmythe wrote:
jules wrote:You going to tie up Gumby and keep him quiet ? If so, I want to see this!

Hey.............he just might like it.................. ...dont know about shuttin him up tho.........
Many have tried to silence me, I say get in line or someone is likely to stab you in the back too.

Jules - the voyeur!!!

Might like it? - Bend me , shape me.... any way you me....
just don't let me up until....

well - until you're done. ha

You go gf!!

ROFLMBO...... .....me thinks maybe the nylons may just work.....

sleepycarol · Post by **sleepycarol** » Sun May 04, 2008 7:45 pm

My, my how naughty children!!

I didn't know this was an XXX site!!