Sorry if this question gets asked a lot, but I tried searching past threads and couldn't find an answer. I've had my machine for 6 months and realized it was time to change my air filter. After frequenting this board, I will now be changing my filter much more often.
Here's my question... The filter has a light blueish side and a white side...Which side faces the machine and which side faces outwards when installing my new filter? Thanks....
Also, I sleep in a room that seems to collect a lot of dust. Is there any other type of filter that I should consider an essential? I noticed that there is a type of viral/bacteria filter that can be attached between the machine and tubing to help filter out bacteria. Would this be something that could help? Thanks a lot.
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TxDreamseeker
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If you register and add your equipment, we can better help you. Sounds like you have a Resmed machine. The white part of the filter goes in first, so the blue will be facing you when you insert it.
If that is your machine, it's recommeded you change your filter every 2 weeks if you have a dust problem. Don't know about the inline filter.
If that is your machine, it's recommeded you change your filter every 2 weeks if you have a dust problem. Don't know about the inline filter.
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If you will add your equipment to your profile, it will help us help you.
Certainly filters should be changed more often than 6 months... most brands suggest monthly, and in a dusty environment, you might consider at least that often, maybe more.
White goes in, to the machine side, blue goes out, to the room air side on my machine. I assume that's pretty common. The blue is coarser, the white is finer.
If the viral filter is from your manufacturer, then certainly consider it if you are getting off odors, or if you have heavy pollen counts and allergies. A room air filter can help with that, too.
Good luck!
Certainly filters should be changed more often than 6 months... most brands suggest monthly, and in a dusty environment, you might consider at least that often, maybe more.
White goes in, to the machine side, blue goes out, to the room air side on my machine. I assume that's pretty common. The blue is coarser, the white is finer.
If the viral filter is from your manufacturer, then certainly consider it if you are getting off odors, or if you have heavy pollen counts and allergies. A room air filter can help with that, too.
Good luck!
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Sorry about that....For some reason I was unable to login when I posted the original message in my thread. Thanks for the filter information.
Like I said in my original post, I live in a very dusty environment and have allergy issues, so I was wondering what else I can do to improve the situation....Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it.
Like I said in my original post, I live in a very dusty environment and have allergy issues, so I was wondering what else I can do to improve the situation....Thanks a lot! I really appreciate it.
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My advice would be to clean up the dust problem, and not worry about adding a extra filter to restrict your treatment. After all you are going to be breathing the same stuff 16 hours a day anyway, trying to filter it for 8 isn't going to be a cure. Keep the normal machines filters clean so they can work. Jim
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The inline filters will collect pollen and may help you sleep if you have allergy issues or other sinus problems. They have input and outputs matching the hose parts and only install one way. I tried with and without and found little difference but heavy pollen season is next spring and I will give the filters another shot then. The inline filter will slightly change the pressure at your end of the hose but it should not have an effect until the filter is ready for replacing. Others may have more experience with replacement cycles. You can order them online and try for yourself. Let us know your results.
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drummergirl410
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You and I have the same machine. I also live in a dusty area. For some reason, our house has always been prone to it. It is correct for the blue side to be facing you and the white side to go in the machine first. My RT also told me to wash out the filter once a week with a drop or two of a pure soap, then let it dry between paper towels. This will help keep it clean. A room air cleaner might also help. Make sure just to get an air cleaner though, not one with an ionizer. I've read somewhere that the ionizers will cause the masks to degrade much quicker. I used to have a Honeywell Envirocare Air Purifier. It was an excellet choice, but a bit expensive. Of course, that has filters to be washed and replaced too!
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