Do I need a new machine?

BFRAN3 · Post by **BFRAN3** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:55 am

I have owned my So Clean for many years. In the past when I changed the filter there was a distinct ozone type smell with every use. When it stopped I changed the filter. I no longer get that smell and am wondering if there is something wrong with the machine or did SOCLEAN change the composition and the "smell" is no longer noticeable.

jimbud · Post by **jimbud** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:20 am

BFRAN3 wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:55 am
I have owned my So Clean for many years.

BFRAN3 wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:55 am
did SOCLEAN change the composition and the "smell" is no longer noticeable.

If it has been in your possession for many years how could they?

JPB

You are just trying to stir crap up, aren't you?

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:06 pm

BFRAN3 wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:55 am
I no longer get that smell and am wondering if there is something wrong with the machine

The same thing is wrong with it now as when it was new - it doesn't clean anything. No CPAP manufacturer recommends ozone cleaners, and their use may void your CPAP machine warranty.

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:45 pm

That piece of crap RUINED your cpap machine, and voided any warranty.
You need a new cpap machine--and the ozone device goes in the dumpster, preferably destroyed.
Hopefully, you have learned your lesson.
We hate it when we cannot warn everybody in advance.
Now you know.

KingSnore · Post by **KingSnore** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:59 pm

chunkyfrog wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:45 pm
That piece of crap RUINED your cpap machine, and voided any warranty.
You need a new cpap machine--and the ozone device goes in the dumpster, preferably destroyed.
Hopefully, you have learned your lesson.
We hate it when we cannot warn everybody in advance.
Now you know.

Am I ever glad I wanted to look at message boards to research these before buying one for myself. The makers aren't going to advertise that the manufacturers of the CPAP devices don't want you to use anything but good old soap and water.

Okie bipap · Post by **Okie bipap** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 4:43 pm

There is no way they could change the odor of ozone. Ozone does not clean, it may or may not kill some germs. However, it WILL cause damage to your lungs and damage some of the parts in your XPAP machine.

Goofproof · Post by **Goofproof** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 4:55 pm

Okie bipap wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 22, 2021 4:43 pm
There is no way they could change the odor of ozone. Ozone does not clean, it may or may not kill some germs. However, it WILL cause damage to your lungs and damage some of the parts in your XPAP machine.

There is ONE way ozone generators don't last forever, it may be as the end of its life, a good thing for it's owner for sure! Jim

chunkyfrog · Post by **chunkyfrog** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 5:59 pm

Better it than you . . .

SleepGeek · Post by **SleepGeek** » Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:58 pm

Welcome to the zoo.

SDBud · Post by **SDBud** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:44 am

BFRAN3 wrote: ↑
Thu Apr 22, 2021 9:55 am
I have owned my So Clean for many years. In the past when I changed the filter there was a distinct ozone type smell with every use. When it stopped I changed the filter. I no longer get that smell and am wondering if there is something wrong with the machine or did SOCLEAN change the composition and the "smell" is no longer noticeable.

The ONLY function of a SoClean IS to produce ozone. READ UP on it, and how BAD it is, for your CPAP machine, AND health.

LSAT · Post by **LSAT** » Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:32 pm

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/saf ... chines-and

ChicagoGranny · Post by **ChicagoGranny** » Sat Apr 24, 2021 7:01 am

LSAT wrote: ↑
Fri Apr 23, 2021 5:32 pm
https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/saf ... chines-and

Thanks. I hadn't seen that. It's very damning to CPAP ozone cleaners and ultraviolet cleaners.

The FDA has received reports from patients experiencing cough, difficulty breathing, nasal irritation, headaches, asthma attacks and other breathing complaints when ozone gas-based products were used to clean, sanitize or disinfect CPAP devices and accessories. https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/saf ... chines-and

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