Replacing filters

turbo · Post by **turbo** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 12:12 pm

It all depends on your environment, as well as the type of filters you use. For an example...hypoallergenic filters will catch more dust/debris than the standard one. I would just visually inspect for discoloration, dust etc..and replace, if necessary.

And if you're going to attempt using an air compressor, or any type cleaning method on disposable filters (which I wouldn't recommend) make sure the filter goes back in the way it came out.
Also, if using air an compressor, make sure to blow the air from the clean side out, cause you don't want to push what's on the dirty side further into the fibers of the filter.

roadcycler · Post by **roadcycler** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:42 pm

Got diagnosed last year. Started on cpap in July. Had a trip to Africa booked for 3 weeks in Sept. decided not to pack that "thing" (still in denial at this point) on our holiday. Well into the second week felt like someone was suffocating me everynight, daytime exhausted, headaches etc. To say the least when I got back I ordered a smaller travel cpap which goes everywhere I travel. Hate to say it but I am addicted to it now.

As to the filters here in Canada we are allowed a filter every 6 months whether we need it or not. We have three large dogs which aren't allowed in the bedroom but I still tap the filter out every couple of weeks. Lots of pet dander but the filter has not turned grey or black.

Rob

babydinosnoreless · Post by **babydinosnoreless** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:45 pm

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as who the heck sleeps when they are traveling anyway.
Me... Am I doing something wrong?
what is the secret ? I have a hard enough time sleeping at home.
Generally... being tired

That doesn't help. I can be overtired and still not sleep. Oh well, must be another one of those yymv stickers.

babydinosnoreless · Post by **babydinosnoreless** » Thu Aug 01, 2019 8:48 pm

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Basically, replace them when they're discolored or "worn."

You might want to pack replacement filters when you travel, since you might experience different conditions away from home.
You sure must travel a lot. The few nights a year I spend at my daughters in Vegas I never need extension cords, weird plugs or filters for my pap. In fact I could probably get away with just not bringing it, as who the heck sleeps when they are traveling anyway.
Me... Am I doing something wrong?
what is the secret ? I have a hard enough time sleeping at home.

One thing that was really strange for me is that before cpap, hotels were not good for my sleep. I would be awake most of the night, awake every hour, and a good 5-7 bathroom trips a night. I hated sleeping in hotels.

With cpap, I sleep really well in hotels. I fall asleep quickly. Maybe one bathroom trip. Usually 5+ hours before I wake up the first time. As good as at home and sometimes even better. Cpap really helped my enjoyment of travel.

Wow that is cool. I haven't been in a hotel since I got my machine last October.

zoocrewphoto · Post by **zoocrewphoto** » Fri Aug 02, 2019 2:43 am

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Wow that is cool. I haven't been in a hotel since I got my machine last October.

I travel for cat shows. Last September, I drove from Washington to Florida and back with my mom and 3 cats. Three week trip. We both have cpap machines, and they took great care of us. I didn't bring a spare machine (had to leave home several things i had planned to take). But I did take a spare hose and mask that could work for either of us. And extra filters of course.

Next longer trip will be in March of 2020. We'll be going to Texas. Most of my trips are only 2-4 days.

SleepySunflower · Post by **SleepySunflower** » Fri Aug 30, 2019 4:47 pm

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I got my Resemed Airsense 10 For Her in January 2019. I have changed the disposable filter twice in six months although upon examination, the "old" filters looked exactly the same as the replacement filters. There was no discernible difference in color between the old and the new filters. I tried blowing through the old filter and saw no dust fly out.

My prior machine was a Respironics System One that had both a washable gray foam filter and a disposable white filter. The white filter would gradually become darker as dust was filtered out so I'd replace it with a new one. When the foam filter started to look dusty, I'd replace it with a clean one then wash the dirty filter. I could blow through the dirty foam filter and see dust fly out.

Since my Airsense 10 filters don't get dirty, I'm concerned that they don't filter the incoming air as well as my old Respironics filters. Is there anyone else whose Airsense 10 filters don't get dirty but your old CPAP machine's filters did?
The Resmed filters are larger, so they don't get dirty as fast.

Thank you for your reply, PaleRider! Sorry, I forgot to check back.

D.H. · Post by **D.H.** » Fri Aug 30, 2019 7:34 pm

My suggestion is to compare the filter to an unopened filter. Hopefully, it comes in a see-through package. If it doesn't match pretty closely, it's time to replace. Ather six months, replace anyhow.

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