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I debated getting rid of my S9 after I got my Airsense 10. Sooo glad I didn’t. I left my CPAP at airport and no one turned it in. Using S9 until I get another machine. Always have backup supplies, too.

BG50 wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 16, 2022 12:48 pm

I have been on my cpap (ResMed 10) for about 6 months now, and I can honestly say that I am so happy that I finally did this.

I have become so used to the machine that I probably wouldn't be able to sleep without it anymore. It's a new machine so I know it will work for a long time.

But it got me thinking, incase of an emergency I probably wouldn't be able to fall asleep. Does anyone have a back up machine just incase something were to break down unexpectedly or something happened?

ABSOLUTELY!...... many. I purchased several of them new from CPAP.COM, several from private individuals / forum members and some through CPAPAUCTION.COM while it was up and running. All are of the same generation and are interchangeable as far as settings and performance. I'm also stocked up on all the other items I will possibly need for future therapy....masks, cushions, headgear, hoses, humidifier tanks, data cards, power cords.....everything.

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BG50 wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 16, 2022 6:46 pm

Is there a website that I can buy a used/refurbished resmed? I looked on ebay and didn't seem to find any

eBay is not allowed to sell CPAP machines being a medical device. Your best bet is Craigslist or FB marketplace. Just a warning, there are lots of scammers out there, best to do a local face to face deal. I also bought a unit from secondwindcpap awhile back and was a good transaction.

BG50 wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 16, 2022 12:48 pm

... Does anyone have a back up machine just incase something were to break down unexpectedly or something happened?

I did, until it was recalled. Guess I'll have to work on that.

I still have my PRS1 although it was recalled--I may get a replacement some day. It's in my "go bag" by the front door because we've already had to evacuate twice for Northern California Wildfires. If there is time to pack, my Resmed Autoset comes with me, but many people in my community have had 15 minutes or less to get out in the recent years, so that one will come out the front door with me. idea. Too many car break ins to feel safe leaving it in the trunk.

I appreciate all the responses in here

I am in the for the long haul so I definitely need to buy a used one and definitely back ups of everything since I currently don't have any

I got my Resmed machine (which I LOVE) in November and received my replacement Dream Station just a few days ago. Yay! I'm happy to have a backup now, even if it is a Philips machine.

Before "philips-gate", respironics machines were considered a reasonable choice.
Even now better than nothing--and so many people have no alternative.