Need reccomendation for mask similar to swift LT

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TheOneBlackMage
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Re: Need reccomendation for mask similar to swift LT

Post by TheOneBlackMage » Wed Aug 12, 2009 3:54 pm

jdm2857 wrote:
TheOneBlackMage wrote: ...it doesn't come apart for you to be able to clean it (only the pillow is detachable).
It doesn't appear to, but the swivel ball at the end of the small hose snaps out of the mask frame.

Snaps back in, too.
I was referring more to the rotating joints on the Swift LT, where you can disconnect them and it separates all of the mask parts from the headpiece... I liked that for doing a full clean of the tubing and nosepiece. Keeps all the velcro and headpiece dry when I'm cleaning

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If I can take off the swivel ball to clean/dry the tube on the Opus, I'll definitely give that a try, but the piece of plastic the nasal pillows goes into is attached to the cheek straps, and doesn't come off, so I have to be careful not to get it wet.

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Re: Need reccomendation for mask similar to swift LT

Post by ozij » Wed Aug 12, 2009 8:47 pm

If I can take off the swivel ball to clean/dry the tube on the Opus, I'll definitely give that a try, but the piece of plastic the nasal pillows goes into is attached to the cheek straps, and doesn't come off, so I have to be careful not to get it wet.
As far as I remember, there's no problem about getting the cheek straps wet -- you're ever supposed to wash that part daily... just don't soak them for more than 10 mins.

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Re: Need reccomendation for mask similar to swift LT

Post by Muse-Inc » Wed Aug 12, 2009 11:36 pm

kolchak wrote:...Can someone please reccomend a nasal pillow type mask that is similar to the LT but has pillows lasting longer then a couple weeks?
Don't know if you've found another mask but I loved my minimalist Respironics OptiLife pillows mask. Very comfortable with lightweight headgear. I used my original pillow for at least a yr until I tore it being too vigorous cleaning it early one sleepy morning . I'd still be wearing it IF I hadn't started lip leaking.
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