Storing a Resmed airsense10, Autoset for a back up unit.

Cannuck 1 · Post by **Cannuck 1** » Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:29 pm

Just purchased a new Resmed airsense 10, autoset to replace my oldie goldie (2015 model)Resmed airsense 10, autoset. Im going to clean the hose and make sure it goes into it's case with it slightly opened to prevent any air quality issues(not sure if that is a issue). Was wondering what to expect when I might have to use it 5 years down the road. Will it start up if needed, no doubt they have battery for power disruptions that might be dead. The 2015 model is working wonderfully at the moment and it is worth the effort to keep it for a back up just in case of a unknown. I have spare masks just for the unknown - just my nature to be prepared!

LSAT · Post by **LSAT** » Fri Jul 24, 2020 8:26 pm

You indicate in your profile that your pressures are "locked" on your airsense 10... There is no way to lock the pressures. They can be changed in 30 seconds by pressing a couple buttons. You also asked about a battery to start your machine after it has been stored....no battery...just plug it in if it is needed. If you are worried about it, just use bit once a year.

Cannuck 1 · Post by **Cannuck 1** » Fri Jul 24, 2020 10:24 pm

LSAT wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 24, 2020 8:26 pm
You indicate in your profile that your pressures are "locked" on your airsense 10... There is no way to lock the pressures. They can be changed in 30 seconds by pressing a couple buttons. You also asked about a battery to start your machine after it has been stored....no battery...just plug it in if it is needed. If you are worried about it, just use bit once a year.

Thanks for letting me know about the no battery (I was thinking for internal Clock)and yes it is locked because only people who have this model would know how to access the parameter setting's on pressures. That is what I meant by locked. I always wanted to just have enough pressure to keep my Apnea's under 1 and not snore so with a ceiling max pressure of 10 it seems to work well.
When it is on factory set Auto it can reach higher pressures that gave me mask issues and my Apnea count was higher & uncomfortable at times. I was able to use this machine for the last 5 years approx with excellent results that were under 1 98% of the time with minimal snore = one happy Cpap user

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chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 12:39 am

Twenty years ago, computers had battery powered internal clocks.
The time-keeping function is now assigned to a special low-power chip
that keeps time using an internally stored charge.
Even so, the clock on Resmed machines can be set by the user--so worst case--
you have to tell it when is "now" when it is powered up again.
Now Respironics--damifino.

Cannuck 1 · Post by **Cannuck 1** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 9:33 am

chunkyfrog wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 25, 2020 12:39 am
Twenty years ago, computers had battery powered internal clocks.
The time-keeping function is now assigned to a special low-power chip
that keeps time using an internally stored charge.
Even so, the clock on Resmed machines can be set by the user--so worst case--
you have to tell it when is "now" when it is powered up again.
Now Respironics--damifino.

WoW, you folks sure keep up with the Cpap equipment. Thanks again!

sptrout · Post by **sptrout** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:14 am

I have three identical APAP machines (long story why I have three not including a brick CPAP) and one is specifically for emergency backup. Naturally, it is stored in a standard ResMed travel case, but it also includes a new P10 mask with an addition pillow, and the complete standard power accessories. I have told my wife that if in an emergency situation where I suddenly endup in a hospital for some reason, that all she needs to bring me is that one bag; it has it all. Never know.....

Dog Slobber · Post by **Dog Slobber** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:44 am

Wipe it down.
Next time your eligible for a new mask, get one and pack your current mask with your spare machine
Clean the humidifier and mask, don't bother with hose. Make sure they are all completely dry.
Pack them all up with everything you need, so it is ready to go.
Put a couple silica moisture absorbing packs into the case and zip it up tight.
Take a couple pics of the setup screen (Mode, pressures, EPR, comfort)

Cannuck 1 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:29 pm
case with it slightly opened to prevent any air quality issues(not sure if that is a issue).

No, zip it up tight. Why circulate dusty humid air into it?

Was wondering what to expect when I might have to use it 5 years down the road.

Should be fine. Check on it once a year if you like.

Will it start up if needed, no doubt they have battery for power disruptions that might be dead.

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They have a little lithium Button Cell in them for the clock. Theres a lot of people still using their 2014 AS10, and older S9's with out battery issues.

The 2015 model is working wonderfully at the moment and it is worth the effort to keep it for a back up just in case of a unknown. I have spare masks just for the unknown

Absolutely.

There's a lot of people who have had miserable nights, weekends, even longer because the got rid of their perfectly fine previous device.

and yes it is locked because only people who have this model would know how to access the parameter setting's on pressures.

Huh?

I *think* what you're describing is *fixed*

When it is on factory set Auto it can reach higher pressures that gave me mask issues and my Apnea count was higher & uncomfortable at times. I was able to use this machine for the last 5 years approx with excellent results that were under 1 98% of the time with minimal snore = one happy Cpap user

Sounds like you experienced comfort/pressure/mask issues when you were first starting, as all of us do. Solved it by putting in some CPAP limitations.

Now that you are completely stable and comfortable you may want to try optimizing your settings a bit.

People here can lend a hand.

zonker · Post by **zonker** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:58 am

Dog Slobber wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:44 am

[*]Put a couple silica moisture absorbing packs into the case and zip it up tight.
dead.

that's a most excellent point. hadn't thought of that.

and i want to thank cannuck for bringing this up. it strikes me that the settings on my backup are WAY off as it was set more than a year ago and thus won't be the optimum settings.

time to drag it out and power it up. then make the appropriate changes and put it back in the bag with moisture absorbing packs.

where would i get those, anyway?

Dog Slobber · Post by **Dog Slobber** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:08 am

zonker wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:58 am

Dog Slobber wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:44 am

[*]Put a couple silica moisture absorbing packs into the case and zip it up tight.
dead.

that's a most excellent point. hadn't thought of that.

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where would i get those, anyway?

I keep a Tupperware full of them. Every time I get some in packaging I keep them. It's important to keep them in a airtight, sealable container so they don't hit their moisture saturation point from the ambient humidity.

Especially, if you're near the West Coast.

zonker · Post by **zonker** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:11 am

Dog Slobber wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:08 am

Especially, if you're near the West Coast.

i'll keep that in mind, should i ever move there.

Cannuck 1 · Post by **Cannuck 1** » Sat Jul 25, 2020 11:15 am

Dog Slobber wrote: ↑
Sat Jul 25, 2020 10:44 am

Wipe it down.

Next time your eligible for a new mask, get one and pack your current mask with your spare machine

Clean the humidifier and mask, don't bother with hose. Make sure they are all completely dry.

Pack them all up with everything you need, so it is ready to go.

Put a couple silica moisture absorbing packs into the case and zip it up tight.
Take a couple pics of the setup screen (Mode, pressures, EPR, comfort)

Cannuck 1 wrote: ↑
Fri Jul 24, 2020 4:29 pm
case with it slightly opened to prevent any air quality issues(not sure if that is a issue).
No, zip it up tight. Why circulate dusty humid air into it?

Was wondering what to expect when I might have to use it 5 years down the road.
Should be fine. Check on it once a year if you like.

Will it start up if needed, no doubt they have battery for power disruptions that might be dead.
[
They have a little lithium Button Cell in them for the clock. Theres a lot of people still using their 2014 AS10, and older S9's with out battery issues.

The 2015 model is working wonderfully at the moment and it is worth the effort to keep it for a back up just in case of a unknown. I have spare masks just for the unknown
Absolutely.

There's a lot of people who have had miserable nights, weekends, even longer because the got rid of their perfectly fine previous device.

and yes it is locked because only people who have this model would know how to access the parameter setting's on pressures.
Huh?

I *think* what you're describing is *fixed*

When it is on factory set Auto it can reach higher pressures that gave me mask issues and my Apnea count was higher & uncomfortable at times. I was able to use this machine for the last 5 years approx with excellent results that were under 1 98% of the time with minimal snore = one happy Cpap user
Sounds like you experienced comfort/pressure/mask issues when you were first starting, as all of us do. Solved it by putting in some CPAP limitations.

Now that you are completely stable and comfortable you may want to try optimizing your settings a bit.

People here can lend a hand.

I really enjoyed that break down list, sometimes learning can be humorous and it should be a little IMO. Thanks again!

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Additional Comments: OSCAR 1.1 software, Rescan 5.9,ceiling pressure max 11CM +Floor Min pressure 8 CM range,EPR-3