Humidifier not using water

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Humidifier not using water

Post by not so sure » Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:14 pm

The last two nights my humifier has not been using any water Any ideas?

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Re: Humidifier not using water

Post by cpapernewbie » Mon Jun 07, 2010 7:43 pm

the first thing you shld check every day is your room humidity how do you feel and whether yr AHI is under control

waterlevel in humidifier is nothing to worry about if the above info are OK

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Re: Humidifier not using water

Post by not so sure » Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:00 pm

All my numbers are under control. I have the humidifier set at one like it has been for the past year, and i have had to add about 5 ounces of water daily, now the last two days it is not using any.

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Re: Humidifier not using water

Post by TheDuke » Mon Jun 07, 2010 8:53 pm

I have experienced that problem a few times, and I think that it is almost always caused by failing to positively engage the humidifier heat button. My Respironics BiPAP Plus has a built in heated humidifier, but the heater must be separately turned on, and when it is on, a green pilot lamp lights up.

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Re: Humidifier not using water

Post by not so sure » Mon Jun 07, 2010 9:12 pm

I believe i read on a Respironics website that my heater is on all the time.

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Re: Humidifier not using water

Post by Joe50 » Tue Jun 08, 2010 4:19 am

If they gave you a manual with your machines there is possibly a trouble shooting section for the humidifier.

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