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Re: Is distilled water really necessary for CPAP machines?
Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:11 pm
by Auntducky59
The water in San Antonio is extremely hard, no matter if it comes from the city or a well. After needing to replace multiple coffee pots, 2 dishwashers, a washing machine, & 3 water heaters due to hard water build up (vinegar works temporarily then stops working), I didn't want to use tap water when I first got my CPAP equipment, so I did buy distilled water. Eventually we purchased a water softener & added a filter system with it. Now I use tap water with no issues. I have question though: does the water circulate through the machine itself? or is it just the water tank & hose that gets wet? Because if water doesn't get inside the machine, then hard water isn't an issue really, even if it's hard because it's easy to clean the hose & tank if you get frequent enough replacements.
Re: Is distilled water really necessary for CPAP machines?
Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:13 pm
by Auntducky59
I should have proof-read my last post before sending. I am half asleep.
Re: Is distilled water really necessary for CPAP machines?
Posted: Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:38 pm
by Goofproof
Auntducky59 wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:11 pm
The water in San Antonio is extremely hard, no matter if it comes from the city or a well. After needing to replace multiple coffee pots, 2 dishwashers, a washing machine, & 3 water heaters due to hard water build up (vinegar works temporarily then stops working), I didn't want to use tap water when I first got my CPAP equipment, so I did buy distilled water. Eventually we purchased a water softener & added a filter system with it. Now I use tap water with no issues. I have question though: does the water circulate through the machine itself? or is it just the water tank & hose that gets wet? Because if water doesn't get inside the machine, then hard water isn't an issue really, even if it's hard because it's easy to clean the hose & tank if you get frequent enough replacements.
The only thing that get limed up is the HH Tank, the hose and mask are using water vapor from the HH, the memerals are left behind (Distilled)! Jim
Re: Is distilled water really necessary for CPAP machines?
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:05 am
by Dog Slobber
Goofproof wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:38 pm
The only thing that get limed up is the HH Tank, the hose and mask are using water vapor from the HH, the
memerals are left behind (Distilled)! Jim
Thanks for the memerals.
Re: Is distilled water really necessary for CPAP machines?
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:06 am
by batJDGman
I've used distilled from Walmart its 60 -80 cents a gallon and will last me 2 weeks at least. We went to Chicago for a weekend and I forgot my water and then forgot to get a gallon while in the city. So I figured it would be alright just using tap water, I woke up less than an hour the water was so hard there was no way I could sleep. Took off the humidifier. I've used tap water here at home, it's not as bad but purified or distilled is what i find that works best here.
Re: Is distilled water really necessary for CPAP machines?
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:48 am
by D.H.
palerider wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:01 pm
D.H. wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:19 am
You don't
need to use distilled water, but it's preferable.
Only in north america.
D.H. wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:19 am
You can use any potable water except for carbonated, colored, or flavored.
And why can't you use one of those? you got something against colors?
D.H. wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:19 am
However, it's preferable to use distilled water if possible,
Only in north america.
D.H. wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:19 am
so it's not big deal if you don't use distilled water
The only true thing you've said so far.
The reason for not using distilled water outside of North America is lack of availability, not that the underlying reasons are different. BTW, I did notice that in SouthEast Asia, the regular bottled water does not appear to leave any residue.
Re: Is distilled water really necessary for CPAP machines?
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:52 am
by Goofproof
Dog Slobber wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:05 am
Goofproof wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:38 pm
The only thing that get limed up is the HH Tank, the hose and mask are using water vapor from the HH, the
memerals are left behind (Distilled)! Jim
Thanks for the memerals.
Warning Vinegar won't remove memerals, but if you have minerals, it will disolve them!
Jim
I am handicapped, my Trackballs have quit, I now have to use the much hated touchpad! They want $ 1799 for a new Microsnot Trackball Explorer. (I bought 3 when they came out years ago for $39.95 each, same thing! If I won't buy a No Clean, I hope they won't miss me from getting a new Microsoft Trackball. Too bad it was the best one ever made, Hats Off to Microsoft for making one good product then killing it off, so they could make more CRAP MICE!
Re: Is distilled water really necessary for CPAP machines?
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:50 am
by zonker
Dog Slobber wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:05 am
Goofproof wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:38 pm
The only thing that get limed up is the HH Tank, the hose and mask are using water vapor from the HH, the
memerals are left behind (Distilled)! Jim
Thanks for the memerals.
a twofer! a bad pun AND an obscure reference, ftw.
are you SURE we ain't related?
Re: Is distilled water really necessary for CPAP machines?
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 10:58 am
by Goofproof
D.H. wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:48 am
palerider wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 12:01 pm
D.H. wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:19 am
You don't
need to use distilled water, but it's preferable.
Only in north america.
D.H. wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:19 am
You can use any potable water except for carbonated, colored, or flavored.
And why can't you use one of those? you got something against colors?
D.H. wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:19 am
However, it's preferable to use distilled water if possible,
Only in north america.
D.H. wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 10:19 am
so it's not big deal if you don't use distilled water
The only true thing you've said so far.
The reason for not using distilled water outside of North America is lack of availability, not that the underlying reasons are different. BTW, I did notice that in SouthEast Asia, the regular bottled water does not appear to leave any residue.
Did you ever use Export "33" Beer? How about Tiger Beer, we used to hold rifles on each other to drink it. Sorry Au!
Re: Is distilled water really necessary for CPAP machines?
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:22 pm
by palerider
batJDGman wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:06 am
We went to Chicago for a weekend and I forgot my water and then forgot to get a gallon while in the city. So I figured it would be alright just using tap water, I woke up less than an hour the water was so hard there was no way I could sleep.
This is what is scientifically known as "nonsense'.
The only way the 'hardness' of the water would have an effect on sleep would be if someone poured it on your head.
Re: Is distilled water really necessary for CPAP machines?
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:23 pm
by palerider
D.H. wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:48 am
The reason for not using distilled water outside of North America is lack of availability, not that the underlying reasons are different.
Thus re-enforcing the *POINT* that distilled water *IS NOT NECESSARY*.
Re: Is distilled water really necessary for CPAP machines?
Posted: Sat Aug 03, 2019 2:48 pm
by palerider
Goofproof wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 9:52 am
Dog Slobber wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2019 7:05 am
Goofproof wrote: ↑Fri Aug 02, 2019 7:38 pm
The only thing that get limed up is the HH Tank, the hose and mask are using water vapor from the HH, the
memerals are left behind (Distilled)! Jim
Thanks for the memerals.
Warning Vinegar won't remove memerals, but if you have minerals, it will disolve them!
Jim
I am handicapped, my Trackballs have quit, I now have to use the much hated touchpad! They want $ 1799 for a new Microsnot Trackball Explorer.
"They" who? they're under 100$ on ebay.
But, Logitech trackballs are better anyway. (and cheaper)