Is this a crack Remstar M series humidifier

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Is this a crack Remstar M series humidifier

Post by SelfSeeker » Wed Oct 18, 2006 4:57 pm

I noticed something that looks like a crack in the humidifier container (what holds the liquid).

It seems to start where the metal thing is, extends about half an inch out. It looks to be in the plastic. It does not seem to be on either surface. I just noticed it today. I do not think it was there before.???

I have only had the APAP 12 days, so I am curious. Well I filled it with water for tonight. I will check tomorrow. Hopefully no leaks anywhere.

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Post by JM » Wed Oct 18, 2006 5:19 pm

I had the very same experience the other day. After close inspection I decided it was from the mold. If you follow the "crack" from bottom to top,
you'll notice it kind of flaps over.
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Post by SelfSeeker » Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:31 am

JM, I doubt this is mold, it is in the plastic itself. Unless there is a crack by the heating plate on the thin side where the plate fits and moisture got in.
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Post by CollegeGirl » Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:38 am

I think JM meant "the" mold, as in, the thing they form the plastic in. I think he's saying it's an inherent part of the design, not a crack. HTH.

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Post by nomad » Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:40 am

I could be wrong (it wouldn't be the first time) but, I think he means it's from the mold in which the plastic was formed (injection molding process). Not that there's actually mold growing in it.

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Post by SelfSeeker » Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:45 am

LOL thanks guys.

I should have been back in bed two hours ago.
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Post by JM » Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:58 pm

Yes that's correct, I meant the mold from which it was made. in fact after I posted the last reply I made a closer inspection and found the same thing on the smaller side, near the outlet.

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Post by SelfSeeker » Fri Oct 20, 2006 10:23 am

JM, you are right, it is from the mold.

Once again thanks College Girl and Nomand for correcting my misunderstand. I feel better now.
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