How long should hose remain heated?

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How long should hose remain heated?

Post by CyberSpiff » Wed Oct 13, 2021 10:48 am

Just got a heated hose from my DME and have to say after 7+ months of the non-heated variety I’m enjoying it. One thing I noticed is that it does not seem to maintain a constant temp all night as I can feel the air on the rare occasion I wake up not being the same temp as when I was falling asleep. I’m assuming that is how it works, but wanted to check with those who have been using one for a while.
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Re: How long should hose remain heated?

Post by Pugsy » Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:33 am

Probably one of 2 things or maybe a combination of both.

1...these heaters cycle a bit....on/off for a short period of time not unlike the furnace or A/C of your house
2...our brains adjust to a new normal as the night goes on kike when the pressure we start the night with feels like a hurricane and it's a gentle breeze in the mornings....the warmer air seems markedly warmer at the beginning of the night but after a few hours it's the new normal and we just don't notice it as much.

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Re: How long should hose remain heated?

Post by onward60 » Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:44 pm

CyberSpiff wrote:
Wed Oct 13, 2021 10:48 am
Just got a heated hose from my DME and have to say after 7+ months of the non-heated variety I’m enjoying it. One thing I noticed is that it does not seem to maintain a constant temp all night as I can feel the air on the rare occasion I wake up not being the same temp as when I was falling asleep. I’m assuming that is how it works, but wanted to check with those who have been using one for a while.
Curious about what you like better. Is it the lack of rain out? The temperature? Both? Also, what hose did you choose? Thanks!

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Re: How long should hose remain heated?

Post by CyberSpiff » Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:02 pm

onward60 wrote:
Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:44 pm
Curious about what you like better. Is it the lack of rain out? The temperature? Both? Also, what hose did you choose? Thanks!
I have a Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset so they sent me the ClimateLine heated hose. Just plugged it in and set everything to auto. I’ve only used it a few nights but the warm moist air is very soothing (once it gets up to temp). I have not previously had issues with rainout with the non-heated hose and no issues with this one so far.
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Re: How long should hose remain heated?

Post by onward60 » Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:13 pm

CyberSpiff wrote:
Wed Oct 13, 2021 3:02 pm
onward60 wrote:
Wed Oct 13, 2021 12:44 pm
Curious about what you like better. Is it the lack of rain out? The temperature? Both? Also, what hose did you choose? Thanks!
I have a Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset so they sent me the ClimateLine heated hose. Just plugged it in and set everything to auto. I’ve only used it a few nights but the warm moist air is very soothing (once it gets up to temp). I have not previously had issues with rainout with the non-heated hose and no issues with this one so far.
How is the smell? I have seen many complaints about the smell of the heated hose.

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Re: How long should hose remain heated?

Post by CyberSpiff » Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:22 pm

onward60 wrote:
Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:13 pm
How is the smell? I have seen many complaints about the smell of the heated hose.
I have not noticed any smell so far. Based on what I’ve read in this forum I did wash it in cold water and dish soap, rinsed it well, and let it dry overnight before using.
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Re: How long should hose remain heated?

Post by onward60 » Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:45 pm

CyberSpiff wrote:
Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:22 pm
onward60 wrote:
Wed Oct 13, 2021 6:13 pm
How is the smell? I have seen many complaints about the smell of the heated hose.
I have not noticed any smell so far. Based on what I’ve read in this forum I did wash it in cold water and dish soap, rinsed it well, and let it dry overnight before using.
Thank you. That is very good news!

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Re: How long should hose remain heated?

Post by CyberSpiff » Thu Oct 14, 2021 7:17 am

Pugsy wrote:
Wed Oct 13, 2021 11:33 am
Probably one of 2 things or maybe a combination of both.

1...these heaters cycle a bit....on/off for a short period of time not unlike the furnace or A/C of your house
2...our brains adjust to a new normal as the night goes on kike when the pressure we start the night with feels like a hurricane and it's a gentle breeze in the mornings....the warmer air seems markedly warmer at the beginning of the night but after a few hours it's the new normal and we just don't notice it as much.
Thank you for the suggestions. I didn’t consider the cycling of heat nor how I likely adjust to it. It does not seem to wake me up either way, so not concerned, just curious.
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