PR System 1 filters popping out

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Re: PR System 1 filters popping out

Post by ClayL » Fri Jan 22, 2016 4:44 pm

I used a rubber band for years but my bands began to age and break frequently. I tried putting a small piece of transparent tape (Magic Mending Tape on the right and left side of the filter cavity that just protruded over the edge a little. That worked so well that I stopped using a rubber band. I can pull the tape out of the way and replace the filters several times before I have to replace it.
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Re: PR System 1 filters popping out

Post by Pmr » Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:46 pm

I'm so glad to hear of this happening to other people! I couldn't figure what was happening, always finding my filters out of my cpap every morning. This has been happening for about a couple months and not sure why. It's never happened before with any machine, even this one. Nothing has changed, coughing, etc. so not sure of the source but it is a real pain. I really need the filters for my allergies. I can't afford for them to lie on the floor. I think I will try the rubber band thing for now! But would love any other good input about causes, since none are apparent to me.

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Re: PR System 1 filters popping out

Post by chunkyfrog » Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:47 am

Rubber ages, but silicone bands stay nice much longer.
I use Sili-Bandz (bracelets for little girls) from Shopko or Dollar Tree for hose control;
as my Resmed machine has a hinged cover that keeps the filter in place.

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Re: PR System 1 filters popping out

Post by jtravel » Tue Nov 29, 2016 5:04 pm

I had this happen once in the last 5 months but i believe it was because I didn't install the fine white filter properly before installing the black foam filter on top of it.
Fixed that and it has not popped out again during the last 3 months of use.

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