what is the average lifespan of a machine

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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by Julie » Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:23 pm

But please consider this - all the months, likely years that you slept without a machine at all... and you're still here. The likelihood of you're actually dying because you didn't use the machine for a few nights is pretty unlikely unless you're a person with many issues and really severe apnea.

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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by mileena » Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:27 pm

Julie wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:23 pm
But please consider this - all the months, likely years that you slept without a machine at all... and you're still here. The likelihood of you're actually dying because you didn't use the machine for a few nights is pretty unlikely unless you're a person with many issues and really severe apnea.
Yep, that is a good way to look at it. I didn't die for the 25 years or more that I had OSA and didn't use a PAP machine or other device, and it was severe!
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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by Goofproof » Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:35 pm

mileena wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:27 pm
Julie wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:23 pm
But please consider this - all the months, likely years that you slept without a machine at all... and you're still here. The likelihood of you're actually dying because you didn't use the machine for a few nights is pretty unlikely unless you're a person with many issues and really severe apnea.
Yep, that is a good way to look at it. I didn't die for the 25 years or more that I had OSA and din't use a PAP machine or other device, and it was severe!
Another way to look at it, your body tried to adapt to sleep apnea (For Years), when treated correctly it no longer had a need to adapt, making not using your machine a shock on your system, possibly worse than the original cause. Jim
Use data to optimize your xPAP treatment!

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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by SewTired » Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:56 pm

Hitomi.Neko wrote:
Thu Aug 09, 2018 2:07 pm
i am wondering what is the average lifespan of a bipap machine how many hours
Just like the cpap machines, a bipap is expected to last 15,000 hours. Most Resmed and Respironics machines don't have an increase in repairs until about 17,000 hours according to my fix-it guy. My brother's older machine has about 18,000 hours on it and it works fine - he has it as a backup.

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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by SewTired » Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:01 pm

mileena wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 1:09 pm
Pugsy wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 12:16 pm
mileena wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:58 am
After Year 5, it is time for me to get a new sleep study and new prescription and get a new machine.
You don't need a new sleep study to get a new machine.
Thank you. The problem is if it breaks, I would have to see a doctor and get a new prescription for a new machine??? This could take a few months. In the meantime, I would be without a CPAP machine and could die, like Carrie Fisher. Even if I don't have to see a doctor again, even being without a CPAP machine for a weekend could cause death? Or what if I am travelling; how would I get a replacement CPAP then?
Keep in mind that if your machine breaks and you have no prescription, buy one one on Amazon or buy used through Craigslist or this board. Then, when convenient, make the appointment.

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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by fordjx4000 » Fri Aug 10, 2018 5:44 pm

My resmed s9 just died at 2,789 hours
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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by SewTired » Fri Aug 10, 2018 5:50 pm

fordjx4000 wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 5:44 pm
My resmed s9 just died at 2,789 hours
Sucks, but it happens. Based on your hours, your unit was only about a year old. Did you get a warranty repair on it?

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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by fordjx4000 » Fri Aug 10, 2018 6:01 pm

It was given to me but I am receiveing a airsense 10 autoset on Monday
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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by mileena » Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:11 pm

Goofproof wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:35 pm
mileena wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:27 pm
Julie wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:23 pm
But please consider this - all the months, likely years that you slept without a machine at all... and you're still here. The likelihood of you're actually dying because you didn't use the machine for a few nights is pretty unlikely unless you're a person with many issues and really severe apnea.
Yep, that is a good way to look at it. I didn't die for the 25 years or more that I had OSA and din't use a PAP machine or other device, and it was severe!
Another way to look at it, your body tried to adapt to sleep apnea (For Years), when treated correctly it no longer had a need to adapt, making not using your machine a shock on your system, possibly worse than the original cause. Jim
Yep, maybe that is why it took me months to adapt to it (the leaks didn't help either)! But now I can't fall asleep without it!
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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by mileena » Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:14 pm

SewTired wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:01 pm
mileena wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 1:09 pm
Pugsy wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 12:16 pm
mileena wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:58 am
After Year 5, it is time for me to get a new sleep study and new prescription and get a new machine.
You don't need a new sleep study to get a new machine.
Thank you. The problem is if it breaks, I would have to see a doctor and get a new prescription for a new machine??? This could take a few months. In the meantime, I would be without a CPAP machine and could die, like Carrie Fisher. Even if I don't have to see a doctor again, even being without a CPAP machine for a weekend could cause death? Or what if I am travelling; how would I get a replacement CPAP then?
Keep in mind that if your machine breaks and you have no prescription, buy one one on Amazon or buy used through Craigslist or this board. Then, when convenient, make the appointment.
Thanks! I hope that doesn't happen to me on the road, because then I will too tired to drive. Maybe I will carry a copy of my prescription with me in case I need to see a DME supplier right away, or buy a cheap backup to have just in case.
Philips DreamStation Auto CPAP HumDOM
Pressure: 13-15 cm H20
Cflex: 2
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Simplus full-face mask
Last Sleep Study: 6/2018
Soon to get: ResMed Bilevel VAUTO PAP, ResMed Swift FX nasal pillows

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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by Sheriff Buford » Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:00 am

My poor ole (rather young) doctor died a few years back (rest in peace!). The new young whipper snapper doctor ordered a new sleep study. I asked why, while showing my sleepy head print out numbers. The sleep center called me and asked ME why they had an order to do a sleep study. After talking and laughing a while, the doctor at the sleep center called the new young whipper snapper doctor and talked some sense into him. Needless to say, I'm seeing a new doctor, Dr Trapey, and all is well!

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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by Sheriff Buford » Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:01 am

To get a new machine, all you need is a new prescription.

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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by SewTired » Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:25 am

mileena wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:14 pm
SewTired wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 4:01 pm
mileena wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 1:09 pm
Pugsy wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 12:16 pm
mileena wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 10:58 am
After Year 5, it is time for me to get a new sleep study and new prescription and get a new machine.
You don't need a new sleep study to get a new machine.
Thank you. The problem is if it breaks, I would have to see a doctor and get a new prescription for a new machine??? This could take a few months. In the meantime, I would be without a CPAP machine and could die, like Carrie Fisher. Even if I don't have to see a doctor again, even being without a CPAP machine for a weekend could cause death? Or what if I am travelling; how would I get a replacement CPAP then?
Keep in mind that if your machine breaks and you have no prescription, buy one one on Amazon or buy used through Craigslist or this board. Then, when convenient, make the appointment.
Thanks! I hope that doesn't happen to me on the road, because then I will too tired to drive. Maybe I will carry a copy of my prescription with me in case I need to see a DME supplier right away, or buy a cheap backup to have just in case.
Sometimes I can't figure out how to cut these quotes down to size, so bear with me.

Since you travel, I wanted to let you know about the funny things with out-of-state scripts. ALL the online places accept out-of-state scripts. Many brick and mortar DMEs will not. I think it depends on how they were treated when they were audited.

Anyway, being able to drive is a reason why I have two machines. After 2 days without cpap, I can't drive, although my problem is a slow heart and not so much apnea.

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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by Goofproof » Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:40 am

mileena wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 11:11 pm
Goofproof wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:35 pm
mileena wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:27 pm
Julie wrote:
Fri Aug 10, 2018 3:23 pm
But please consider this - all the months, likely years that you slept without a machine at all... and you're still here. The likelihood of you're actually dying because you didn't use the machine for a few nights is pretty unlikely unless you're a person with many issues and really severe apnea.
Yep, that is a good way to look at it. I didn't die for the 25 years or more that I had OSA and din't use a PAP machine or other device, and it was severe!
Another way to look at it, your body tried to adapt to sleep apnea (For Years), when treated correctly it no longer had a need to adapt, making not using your machine a shock on your system, possibly worse than the original cause. Jim
Yep, maybe that is why it took me months to adapt to it (the leaks didn't help either)! But now I can't fall asleep without it!
Ditto Here! Nor would I want to, I look forward to breathing clean filtered air, prefer it cold too. keep the bedroom at 65 degrees or cooler year around, lots of covers. Jim
Use data to optimize your xPAP treatment!

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Re: what is the average lifespan of a machine

Post by mileena » Sat Aug 11, 2018 12:18 pm

SewTired wrote:
Sat Aug 11, 2018 7:25 am
Sometimes I can't figure out how to cut these quotes down to size, so bear with me.

Since you travel, I wanted to let you know about the funny things with out-of-state scripts. ALL the online places accept out-of-state scripts. Many brick and mortar DMEs will not. I think it depends on how they were treated when they were audited.

Anyway, being able to drive is a reason why I have two machines. After 2 days without cpap, I can't drive, although my problem is a slow heart and not so much apnea.
No problem it the quotes...they are nested, so it can be an effort to remove them.

I like the idea of having a backup. You said it perfectly that one needs to have it if one drives! I am going to strongly see if I can get one, though I just spent a lot of money on two Freedom CPAP batteries and adapters.
Goofproof wrote:
Sat Aug 11, 2018 9:40 am
Ditto Here! Nor would I want to, I look forward to breathing clean filtered air, prefer it cold too. keep the bedroom at 65 degrees or cooler year around, lots of covers. Jim
I agree Jim! :D

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Also, to the OP, sorry if I hijacked this thread. You asked a good question.
Philips DreamStation Auto CPAP HumDOM
Pressure: 13-15 cm H20
Cflex: 2
Fisher & Paykel Healthcare Simplus full-face mask
Last Sleep Study: 6/2018
Soon to get: ResMed Bilevel VAUTO PAP, ResMed Swift FX nasal pillows