Hybrid Mask

dkeat · Post by **dkeat** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:26 am

I just received the Hybrid Mask. I must say, I am very impressed. This is thinking outside the box (whatever that is).

Normally I use a Comfort Lite 2, but for those times when I have a cold or other obstruction, I have kept a full-face mask around. The Ultra Mirage always leaves the bridge of my nose very irritated, tends to cause my teeth to shift and in general is not very much fun to use.

The Hybrid has solved most of those issues for me and I strongly suggest that anyone who has had similar problems with full-face masks check it out.

That having been said, I have a question for anyone out there who might have some experience with the Hybrid. I received my mask fully assembled. The video on the accompanying CD indicates that the hose-swivel on the mask can be removed from the mask for cleaning. I have been unable so far to do this. Either it has been jammed on so hard that it won't easily come off, or the construction has changed and it is no longer removable. Can anyone comment on this?

DreamStalker · Post by **DreamStalker** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 9:46 am

Try this link -

viewtopic.php?t=12952

- roberto

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:12 am

Normally I use a Comfort Lite 2,

dkeat - Have you been able to switich back to the CL2 after a few days
on the Hybrid? Everytime I try to go back to the CL2, it feels like I can't get
enough air though it. Therefore, I've used only the Hybrid for 61 days in a
row.

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:16 am

dkeat wrote:The video on the accompanying CD indicates that the hose-swivel on the mask can be removed from the mask for cleaning. I have been unable so far to do this. Either it has been jammed on so hard that it won't easily come off, or the construction has changed and it is no longer removable. Can anyone comment on this?

My only comment would be...I wouldn't remove it!! I really think masks can be cleaned sufficiently well without taking them apart. Every time we take something apart we risk it not going back together as snugly and securely as the way it came from the manufacturer.

tooly125 · Post by **tooly125** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:30 am

It's probably just jammed.
My advise would be to leave it jammed it serves no useful purpose.
I think it was meant as a quick disconnect if you had to get up in the night and didn't want to take the mask off.Only problem is it's a lot easier to just take the hose off.
I never take mine apart anymore.

inacpapfog · Post by **inacpapfog** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 11:08 am

So that's the "quick connect" the rep was referring to when he asked me if I use it often!!! I told him that I simply remove the mask when I have the need to stop therapy for any reason. Besides, I follow the rested gal approach... remove as few parts as needed!

dkeat · Post by **dkeat** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 4:20 pm

Thanks for the links and the various replies. As I said, normally I use the Comfort Lite 2. As long as I get enough air it the more comfortable interface.

I normally don't disassemble masks, but I did assume that the swivel attachement was supposed to make it easier to connect and disconnect the mask. I have used similar attachments in the past with the Mirage and they were appreciated.

I suppose I can do without it.

Some might be surprised how little maintenance I actually do with my CPAP set up. Some might be disgusted. I have been on the hose for over a year now and all my masks are still in working order. I haven't retired any equipment yet. It is certainly a truism that the less you take this stuff apart, the longer it is likely to last.

sidesleeper · Post by **sidesleeper** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 11:55 am

Why do you feel a need to go bacl to a Comfortlite 2 after buying a Hybrid?
I would think you would use the Comfortlite 2 now only if you need a break from the Hybrid, not visa versa...Just my opinion

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:16 pm

sidesleeper wrote:Why do you feel a need to go bacl to a Comfortlite 2 after buying a Hybrid?
I would think you would use the Comfortlite 2 now only if you need a break from the Hybrid, not visa versa...Just my opinion

I think here's why:

dkeat wrote:normally I use the Comfort Lite 2. As long as I get enough air it the more comfortable interface.

I find the ComfortLite 2 much more comfortable than using any full face mask. The only reason I keep a full face mask around at all is for the rare nights when I might have a cold, have a stuffy nose, and need a mask that allows for treatment while mouth breathing.

That's apparently why dkeat wants a FF mask stashed away too:

dkeat wrote:Normally I use a Comfort Lite 2, but for those times when I have a cold or other obstruction, I have kept a full-face mask around.

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