Getting a new machine! Which one should I get?

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Post by tim_eu@yahoo.com.sg » Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:45 am

yup, I believe so.....hv a good day


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Post by Capri » Sat Mar 15, 2008 4:36 pm

Many have chimed in - here are my 2 cents... Buy a used CPAP. No, they don't have all the bells and whistles - they simply blow air. However, you may find that an older machine for little money suits your needs. My back-up is my old ResMed S6 Lightweight. It's quieter and more durable AND quieter then any of the newer machines. Don't go broke on your first machine - it could be an expensive mistake. imho

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Post by yorkiemum01 » Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:32 pm

Where do you find used models??
I'm not even a month into this and my DME has charged my insurance
over $900 for a 'rental', and this is all hitting my very high deductible.
Seeing sleep Dr monday to determine what machine I should invest in, as
this one I'm using isnt even data capable. Luckily, the mask issue isnt
an issue, but these DME costs are more than I can afford. Thanks for any feedback.


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Post by jules » Sat Mar 15, 2008 5:38 pm

Used machines are sometimes advertised on this forum, can be found on craigslist, found at thrift stores, estate sales, garage sales, as well as a few other online sources such as cpapauction.com. Some of these avenues will require verification of your Rx, others won't.
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Post by mindy » Sat Mar 15, 2008 6:31 pm

Andy,

It's pretty easy to change the Respironics settings, too.

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Post by Capri » Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:51 pm

yorkiemum01 wrote:Where do you find used models??
I'd start with http://www.cpapauction.com
There are usually machines for under $50. No Rx or anything. AYOR, of course.
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Post by jules » Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:54 pm

Capri wrote:Where do you find used models??

I'd start with http://www.cpapauction.com
There are usually machines for under $50. No Rx or anything. AYOR, of course
Guess you haven't read cpapauctions script requirements? Or looked at what the final selling prices are?
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