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bernieb wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 08, 2020 11:55 am

Just wondering if this thing is worthwhile!!!! Hope it's OK to post this link!


https://www.cpap.com/productpage/mvap-h ... ment-dryer

just so you know? cpap.com owns this site.

If my hose looks dirty, I just grab the spare, and handle the dirty one at my leisure.
It only happened once--it was a stain--I pitched the stained hose.
But the bullfrog dug it out of the trash and brought it back inside.
He's a keeper, but sometimes I wonder why . . .

Use the old hose to cover the electrical cords.

So it says I can put the water chamber in there to dry, then take it out and put water in it

roadcycler wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 08, 2020 10:08 pm

So it says I can put the water chamber in there to dry, then take it out and put water in it

lather, rinse, repeat....

I would like to thank everyone for their comments. I did a search and it seems that there are more positive than negative comments about the dryer. I usually wash my equipment in the morning whenever I do it and it is rarely dry at bedtime. I think that is probably due to the fact that we live in FL where there is high humidity most of the year even with running A/C. Whenever I wash my hose I normally take it outside and swing it around my head to get rid of as much water as I can then hang it up in the house. Even then about 12 hours later there is still visible moisture in the tube which I can feel in my nose when I hook it up. When I wash my headgear it is also usually still damp after all day drying so I normally switch to a different headgear since I have numerous different types and switch periodically. What I normally do is turn on the mask fit to get the blower operating and then hold the end of the hose near the ground to let the water droplets drain onto the floor. I had thought that maybe I would just use another hose and alternate them to avoid this then saw this dryer for sale. Still not decided if I want one or not but do want to thank all of you again for your comments.

Bernie

bernieb wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 09, 2020 8:44 am

I would like to thank everyone for their comments. I did a search and it seems that there are more positive than negative comments about the dryer.

It seems the general consensus of opinion is that it may work just fine, but it's completely unnecessary. But it's your money so if you feel the need for this gadget, go for it.
Similar opinions about the SoClean. Although, I'm not even sure it works as advertised, and it's definitely unnecessary.

Other than the hit to the wallet....I see nothing negative about using it.
I haven't ever heard of it damaging anything. It's been around for a long, long time. I think it was available back when I started therapy in 2009.

I do like gadgets myself and have more than my share of them that I probably don't technically "need" but I always have felt that if I want something...that's a good enough reason for me.
And then often the gadget sits in the drawer later. Oh well. It's my money and I get to decide what I want to do with it.

Now the SoClean thing...that's a whole different scam and besides their fear mongering ads I have a lot of problems with that device as well as their advertising.

If you feel the dryer will fulfill a need you have ...go for it. I haven't heard anything bad about it. It is a good price that you found for it and yeah..probably still overpriced but hey....isn't everything nowadays. It is what it is and we probably piss away that much on other stuff is how I look at it when I buy a gadget that I think I want and then realize maybe it wasn't as important as I first thought it was and I see it in the junk drawer in the kitchen every time I add something to that drawer.

For the same reasons that one *believes* one's CPAP hose needs cleaning and drying, so too would there be a need to thoroughly clean the internal components of the Hurricane dryer.

So, if you are not cleaning the Hurricane thoroughly including internal components, blower and air-pathway then every time you are using it to dry, you are blowing all the pathogens straight into your freshly cleaned equipment.

Why do you feel the need to clean your CPAP equipment regularly, but not the device that will contaminate it, immediately after you've cleaned it?

Dog Slobber wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:41 am

For the same reasons that one *believes* one's CPAP hose needs cleaning and drying, so too would there be a need to thoroughly clean the internal components of the Hurricane dryer.

So, if you are not cleaning the Hurricane thoroughly including internal components, blower and air-pathway then every time you are using it to dry, you are blowing all the pathogens straight into your freshly cleaned equipment.

Why do you feel the need to clean your CPAP equipment regularly, but not the device that will contaminate it, immediately after you've cleaned it?

Using logic takes all the fun out of things!

JPB

Dog Slobber wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:41 am

For the same reasons that one *believes* one's CPAP hose needs cleaning and drying, so too would there be a need to thoroughly clean the internal components of the Hurricane dryer.

So, if you are not cleaning the Hurricane thoroughly including internal components, blower and air-pathway then every time you are using it to dry, you are blowing all the pathogens straight into your freshly cleaned equipment.

Why do you feel the need to clean your CPAP equipment regularly, but not the device that will contaminate it, immediately after you've cleaned it?

Maintenance calls for weekly cleaning of the filters (two) which has got to be overkill unless it is in a very dirty or dusty environment. I have the unit in my laundry room on a countertop (clean). I think monthly cleaning would be appropriate for me. It also recommends buying a set of filters to use one set while the others are washed and dried. The filters are just the small sponge style foam meant to capture any large particulate and dust.Since you are placing washed/cleaned equipment on the inside of the unit, I think very minimal cleaning is required, maybe wiping the interior down and washing the small basket in the dishwasher once and a while. However it does not call for any of that.

LSAT wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 08, 2020 8:16 pm

Use the old hose to cover the electrical cords.
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That's a great idea!

jcrocketman wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 09, 2020 12:36 pm

Dog Slobber wrote: ↑

Thu Jul 09, 2020 9:41 am

For the same reasons that one *believes* one's CPAP hose needs cleaning and drying, so too would there be a need to thoroughly clean the internal components of the Hurricane dryer.

So, if you are not cleaning the Hurricane thoroughly including internal components, blower and air-pathway then every time you are using it to dry, you are blowing all the pathogens straight into your freshly cleaned equipment.

Why do you feel the need to clean your CPAP equipment regularly, but not the device that will contaminate it, immediately after you've cleaned it?

Maintenance calls for weekly cleaning of the filters (two) which has got to be overkill unless it is in a very dirty or dusty environment. I have the unit in my laundry room on a countertop (clean). I think monthly cleaning would be appropriate for me. It also recommends buying a set of filters to use one set while the others are washed and dried. The filters are just the small sponge style foam meant to capture any large particulate and dust.Since you are placing washed/cleaned equipment on the inside of the unit, I think very minimal cleaning is required, maybe wiping the interior down and washing the small basket in the dishwasher once and a while. However it does not call for any of that.

If keeping the Hurricane in a clean environment and using a filter is acceptable maintenance for the Hurricane. Then why are the exact same steps not acceptable for your hose?

I prefer to keep things simple.
Unscented baby wipes when and where needed--exterior, of course.
Wash the tank only when it supports unexpected inhabitation.
Splash with vodka to discourage squatters.
Hose interiors are only exposed to filtered air and water vapor.
Why clean them?

I have a Hurricane Dryer and I love it. I have read every conceivable argument against these devices. I find those arguments uninformed at best and bullfeathers at worst. So not interested in debating its value.

However, after years of faithful use, mine stopped drying effectively and started making unfamiliar sounds. Fortunately, maintenance isn't too hard. So this is for the fortunate souls who own this appliance.

After removing electrical power and removing the top (2 screws) and the bottom shell (9 screws), it was clear that the dryer wasn't draining properly. Moisture from the hose and mask wetted the mechanical innards, which also contained a fair amount of dust. I believe this happened because I forgot to disassemble the mask, still attached to the hose, and its opening was thus not large enough to let enough moist air escape. Also, the two filters had not been cleaned in a few months.

With paper towels, I dried out the water inside the unit and cleaned off the debris with brushes. It is helpful to remove the motor-blower-heater unit and clean that out as well as possible. Note that the motor-blower-heater unit uses a different type of screw than the top or the bottom of the dryer. And of course wash and dry the filters and replace them.

If it is exposed to moisture, it will smell like a hair dryer smells, but a short period of using the dryer gets rid of that once it is clean internally. After this clean-up the Hurricane dries normally, sounds like its usual self and all's good.