Replacement of "supplies"

StuUnderPressure wrote:

Slartybartfast wrote:I have the S9 Autoset. 2 years and counting and I'm on the original washable filter.

Is the original washable filter you refer to the same filter that ResMed calls the "standard" filter (as oppossed to the Hypoallergenic filter)?

I suppose it is. It's a spun polyester or nylon filter. It just filters out dust, lint, hairs. It doesn't restrict much, but when it gets gukked up, I just wash it out and that's that.

StuUnderPressure wrote: Sorry, I was not clear.

I don't use both at the same time.

I meant I have used 1 or the other during that period, so I do have experience with both filters.

To be honest, I had never thought of washing the standard filter.

Oh, I knew you weren't using both at the same time.

Just as I have done in the past using one or the other but not long ago got a wild hair and decided to try both in the S9 at the same time since I also use both in the PR S1. Just to see if anything changed in regards to perceived pressures and therapy with the S9 and both being used.
Couldn't tell any difference except the bird call reduction.
I would never tell someone else that "this is what you should do" though. It's not advised and plainly stated doesn't need to be done by ResMed so I don't advise it. I only mention that it is something that I have done and I guess it hasn't killed me yet.


Personally, I just don't see the standard filter being adequate for my household.
I just now went and checked the fine filter behind the standard filter. It's pretty nasty looking and been there a little less than 3 weeks now. So nasty looking that I won't ever be using the standard filter by itself again...it's pretty yucky.

My machine is up on a table level with my mattress...so it isn't down near the floor to get attacked by dust bunnies either. I am rather surprised by the level of greyness in the fine filter.

So you guys who are clean freaks and using the standard S9 filter...you might want to think about using the white fine hypoallerginic filters instead.

A six pack of filters for twelve bucks. In the last two years I estimate by buying better than average filter material in bulk and cutting my own I'm spending less than two bucks a year. I do enjoy arts and craft projects.

Pugsy wrote:Personally, I just don't see the standard filter being adequate for my household.
I just now went and checked the fine filter behind the standard filter. It's pretty nasty looking and been there a little less than 3 weeks now. So nasty looking that I won't ever be using the standard filter by itself again...it's pretty yucky.

My machine is up on a table level with my mattress...so it isn't down near the floor to get attacked by dust bunnies either. I am rather surprised by the level of greyness in the fine filter.

So you guys who are clean freaks and using the standard S9 filter...you might want to think about using the white fine hypoallerginic filters instead.

I would go 1 step further & say that unless cost is a factor to you, buy ONLY the ResMed brand of the Hypoallergenic filter. I can really see the difference between the ResMed brand & the Generic Hypoallergenic filters most DMEs are selling. Same for the Standard filter.

Even before I was on Medicare, my BCBS private group plan would pay the same for either, so I always made the DME sell me the ResMed brand. Kind of like the HCPCS Code for the S9 AutoSet & S9 Escape are the same. There is only 1 code for filters also.

Now that I am on Medicare, BCBS has become my seconday & pays 100% of both the Medicare deductible & 20% I would otherwise pay. So, the ResMed brand of the Hypoallergenic filter is the only thing I buy. Only the best for me (when it is free).

By the way, the specs on the ResMed filters are as follows:
Standard - 88% at 7 micron
Hyoallergenic 89.8% at 0.5 micron, bacterial efficiency of 99.54%

StuUnderPressure wrote: I would go 1 step further & say that unless cost is a factor to you, buy ONLY the ResMed brand of the Hypoallergenic filter. I can really see the difference between the ResMed brand & the Generic Hypoallergenic filters most DMEs are selling. Same for the Standard filter.

I did buy a package of "generic" hypoallergenic filters a while back and compared them to the ResMed brand. Yeah, I saw a little difference myself and decided to just buy the name brand from then on. I don't think I have even used the generic ones. I only have the one "standard" filter that came with the machine. I have always preferred the hypoallergenic filters even with my Respironics machines using the foam filter and the white fine filter. I live in an old farm house out in the country with lots of dust and dirt flying about and getting tracked in and even though I don't have any particular allergy problems...I just feel better knowing I have a little extra filtering going on.

Regarding the cost. I have found a supplier on EBay who just sells the name brands and in original sealed package and his prices are reasonable especially when I buy in larger bulk amounts. Cost really isn't a factor and I usually save more than enough money on replacement items to make up the difference and more. I feel I am worth it.
For some things I am a tightwad and some things I prefer name brand.

Pugsy wrote:Regarding the cost. I have found a supplier on EBay who just sells the name brands and in original sealed package and his prices are reasonable especially when I buy in larger bulk amounts.

Where do these EBay suppliers get their ResMed name brand filters from?

Since ResMed is so picky about the prices charged for their equipment & supplies, I assume not just anyone can buy in bulk directly from ResMed.

Or, are these EBay suppliers just DME providers selling on EBay?

StuUnderPressure wrote: Where do these EBay suppliers get their ResMed name brand filters from?

I think he is what you say here

StuUnderPressure wrote: Or, are these EBay suppliers just DME providers selling on EBay?

Because I notice that a few of the EBay sellers offer a wide assortment of goods.
Like the guy who I get my filters from....I just bought 2 white performance hoses from him for $13 and that included shipping. He makes a point to say that his filters are name brand...he offers free shipping and he saves me a lot of money.
I don't think he is a patient selling unused stuff. His EBay store has way too much product offered for it to be an individual.

Bulk filters for me are multiple packages of 2 like ResMed normally sends out. If I order 24 filters I get 12 packages containing 2 filters. I don't get 1 package containing 24 or 2 packages containing 12..that sort of thing.

Aeroflow in Asheville was my first DME when I started cpap therapy.
I haven't used them since and I consider them to be the worst of all I've tried. For me personally, I would rather pay out of pocket and choose whomever I want as supplier, than deal with them!

Awesome that this thread came up at this time. I have a pillow that the inner part has collapsed or inverted, which has occurred twice this week. I' had to preposition each time. The leaks needless to say were off the charts. This is what you mean by a "tired" pillow and is ready to be disposed correct?

Starlette

Awesome that this thread came up at this time. I have a pillow that the inner part has collapsed or inverted, which has occurred twice this week. I' had to preposition each time. The leaks needless to say were off the charts. This is what you mean by a "tired" pillow and is ready to be disposed correct?

Starlette

My Swift FX pillows stiffened up quite a bit with a little boiling in distilled water and baking soda.