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Back in the 1970's Ford had a recall of flex engine blades, over and over, some cars I replaced four times over the year. I even got fast enough to make money doing it. I would line them up and change them 5 or 6 cars at a time. Jim
Phillips doesn't use air bags to deaden noise, and neither does Resmed, they use frayed seat belts.
JimAll you really need is to arrange an air BnB visit whereby someone "forgets" their Resmed machine and an F30iMorgoth wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:23 pmI just found out that by my country's law, I am not allowed to import a CPAP machine since it's a medical device, and we have a law that says you are allowed to buy a medical device just from the official domestic distributor that has an official government permission for it
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Lol, exactly, but however I do plan to visit nearby country and buy Resmed and F30i because I forgot mine back homeamenite wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:08 pmAll you really need is to arrange an air BnB visit whereby someone "forgets" their Resmed machine and an F30iMorgoth wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 7:23 pmI just found out that by my country's law, I am not allowed to import a CPAP machine since it's a medical device, and we have a law that says you are allowed to buy a medical device just from the official domestic distributor that has an official government permission for it
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... Although with diagnose in my pocket, no custom worker would make me a problem if they ask me about the machine.reader2580 wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 8:41 pmPhilips is in no danger of going under due to this. Annual revenue is over $20 billion.
It is your choice. But, you are here telling others what their choices should be.HairyReasoner wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:37 pm
If it's still working within specs and doing the job it's supposed to do, and I'm still happy with it, why should I have to buy a new one just because it's reached a particular age? Again, what's the justification for replacing it? Just because it's medical equipment? Then, why not two years, or one year? It seems it should be my choice as to when I want to replace it.
I'm not saying to disregard the age. As your unit gets older you need to think of a backup. That may involve buying a new machine or using a previous machine. Right now, I'm using an M series that was replaced by a System One that was replaced by the Dreamstation.
Not at all. My only complaint is with the manufacturers telling us we have to replace them at 5 years. If you look back in the thread I was talking about the new Resmed machine with the 5 year nag screen and the concern the next step will be to program them to stop functioning or reduce to a basic level of function at around 5 years.ChicagoGranny wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:14 amIt is your choice. But, you are here telling others what their choices should be.HairyReasoner wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:37 pm
If it's still working within specs and doing the job it's supposed to do, and I'm still happy with it, why should I have to buy a new one just because it's reached a particular age? Again, what's the justification for replacing it? Just because it's medical equipment? Then, why not two years, or one year? It seems it should be my choice as to when I want to replace it.
I'm not saying to disregard the age. As your unit gets older you need to think of a backup. That may involve buying a new machine or using a previous machine. Right now, I'm using an M series that was replaced by a System One that was replaced by the Dreamstation.
You can just ignore any notices to replace your machine.
Well, I like the reminder. By the time my machine is five years old, my backup machine will be ten years old. Time to get a new machine.HairyReasoner wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:28 pmMy only complaint is with the manufacturers telling us we have to replace them at 5 years.
You do know the slippery slope argument is not evidence? It's a fallacy. It's commonly used when one's argument is baseless.HairyReasoner wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:28 pmthe concern the next step will be to program them to stop functioning or reduce to a basic level of function at around 5 years.
HairyReasoner wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 12:28 pmNot at all. My only complaint is with the manufacturers telling us we have to replace them at 5 years. If you look back in the thread I was talking about the new Resmed machine with the 5 year nag screen and the concern the next step will be to program them to stop functioning or reduce to a basic level of function at around 5 years.ChicagoGranny wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 10:14 amIt is your choice. But, you are here telling others what their choices should be.HairyReasoner wrote: ↑Mon Jun 21, 2021 6:37 pm
If it's still working within specs and doing the job it's supposed to do, and I'm still happy with it, why should I have to buy a new one just because it's reached a particular age? Again, what's the justification for replacing it? Just because it's medical equipment? Then, why not two years, or one year? It seems it should be my choice as to when I want to replace it.
I'm not saying to disregard the age. As your unit gets older you need to think of a backup. That may involve buying a new machine or using a previous machine. Right now, I'm using an M series that was replaced by a System One that was replaced by the Dreamstation.
You can just ignore any notices to replace your machine.
If a user wants a new machine and can swing paying for it, go for it.
Hi Packitin,packitin wrote: ↑Tue Jun 22, 2021 1:26 pmWell, I'm finished with Respironics for good!
Flabbergasted is an understatement.
Saw my sleep doc this morning, and he knew without asking that I was in a discombobulated state.
I told him to schedule a chest x-ray for me --- he did and I had it in about 30 minutes later (will get results tomorrow)
I told him my machine had 9200 hours and I needed a new one, without delay. He prescribed one immediately - a Resmed airsense autoset bibap --- and its on the way as I speak.
I should get it in a day or two. I knew I needed to act fast, because I think Resmeds will be hard to find, given that they will probably be swamped with orders because of what happened.
Never in my life did I expect this to happen, just after a horrible year where 3 or my immediately had covid 19, and one almost died (had to restart his heart 2 or 3 times)
Well, as they always say: "Thank you Lord, and help me take one day at a time!!!"