Hose Disconnect

mothra7 · Post by **mothra7** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:06 am

I have a Hybrid (which I love), but on occasion during the night, I get a great rush of air and realize that the hose has become disconnected from the mask. It's pushed on as hard as I can make it, but still the disconnect sometimes happens (maybe from sleep movement? Although I'm not a restless sleeper...)

Anyway, has anyone else found a good solution to this problem? I'm so grateful to have this forum as a source of information!

oldgearhead · Post by **oldgearhead** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:19 am

has anyone else found a good solution to this problem

I don't have this problem. However, I suggest you try reversing the hose
or get another one.

I almost jerked the xPAP off the night-stand the other night. The unit moved several inches, but the hose stayed secure.

Another observation: The Aussie Heated Hose fits a bit tighter than the
stock RemStar hose..

mothra7 · Post by **mothra7** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:23 am

I do have the Aussie hose...maybe I'll try another tonight. Gosh, I knew someone here would have an answer...thanks OG!

rested gal · Post by **rested gal** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 11:49 am

mothra, do you have the hose rigged up to hang overhead from the headboard or the wall? That can help keep the weight of the main air hose from tugging on a mask or headgear when you toss and turn.

You might also look on cpap.com at a swivel hose connector, to use between your main air hose and the mask. The hose and mask might fit together more securely with a connector between them.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 12:02 pm

Besides switching ends of the hoseswipe out the end connector with Isopropry Alcohol on a rag do the mask end too, Body oils, may get on them and make them too slick to hold. Jim

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Sun Sep 10, 2006 11:13 pm

If all else fails, maybe a zip tie (aka a cable tie) around the rubber would help it to stay on. They come in a removable form or the standard "just you try to get me off" type.

mothra7 · Post by **mothra7** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 1:34 pm

Just a thank you again for sharing the collective knowledge of this board!

Offerocker · Post by **Offerocker** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 3:08 pm

I had that problem "...in the beginning..." - I ended taping that thing on!
Luckily, I was all out of duck tape.
I hope you find a better solution/cause, because most any tape will leave residue.
(Hint: Lighter fluid removes sticky stuff)

birdshell · Post by **birdshell** » Mon Sep 11, 2006 5:51 pm

Will lighter fluid not dull the plastic?

Hose Disconnect

Hose Disconnect

Idea!

Lighter fluid