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I ordered an AirFit F20 online (from a sketchy vendor on Amazon... the price was right), and received an AirTouch F20. (Oh well, I guess. I'd need a new cushion in a month anyway.)
No little hose came with it. Is that just how it is? Does the elbow connector just plug directly into the main hose from my machine?
I've gotten so used to the 9"(?) mini-hoses that come with the P10 and the Amara View... I guess I assumed all masks use those, so we don't have the heavier lanky tube running across our necks or wherever.
Does the F20 use a one of those mini-hoses that connect to the main hose? Or do I just plug my main hose into it (it does fit)?
If it doesn't do the mini-hose thing... Have any of you rigged it to use one? If so, I'd love to know how!
Machine: ResMed A10 For Her-For Her mode; ResMed A10 Autoset-Soft mode Mask Type: Full face mask Mask Make & Model: AirFit F30, AirFit F20, Caldera Releaf neck rest Humidifier: ResMed HumidAir set on Auto; Temperature 69 degrees CPAP Pressure: Min 9.6 Max 20; EPR=3 Full tme CPAP Software: OSCAR
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If the large hose bothers you, the Circadiance SleepWeaver feather weight tube may help. It has standard hose connections. It is, however, slightly stiffer than the short hose that comes with the P10. I use it with my FFM. Supplier #10 has it for around $15.00. If I remember right, they have free shipping in the U.S.
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Machine: Needing iVAPS but QUACKS refusing to help but they love testing Mask Type: Not using mask Mask Make & Model: F&P Vitera on shelf Humidifier: None/nada CPAP Pressure: 0-0 pressure set CPAP Software: Not using software
Other Comments: SCS PVC K9D** Untreated CA Asthma Dr. Donothings
(09-11-2018, 01:31 AM)Hydrangea Wrote: I ordered an AirFit F20 online (from a sketchy vendor on Amazon... the price was right), and received an AirTouch F20. (Oh well, I guess. I'd need a new cushion in a month anyway.)
No little hose came with it. Is that just how it is? Does the elbow connector just plug directly into the main hose from my machine?
I've gotten so used to the 9"(?) mini-hoses that come with the P10 and the Amara View... I guess I assumed all masks use those, so we don't have the heavier lanky tube running across our necks or wherever.
Does the F20 use a one of those mini-hoses that connect to the main hose? Or do I just plug my main hose into it (it does fit)?
If it doesn't do the mini-hose thing... Have any of you rigged it to use one? If so, I'd love to know how!
That's an elbow directly to the hose connection. No extra special hose needed. I actually like it that way because my heated hose goes all the way to the mask elbow.
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Machine: ResMed Autoset S9; Z1 Auto Mask Type: Full face mask Mask Make & Model: AirTouch; Quattro FX for Her Humidifier: n/a CPAP Pressure: 5 - 15 CPAP Software: SleepyHead
Other Software
By the way, if it didn't come with it, I highly recommend get the QuietAir Elbow -- a HUGE difference from the regular one (which I don't think they are even using any more, so it all depends on when your supplier obtained the mask from the distributor).
(09-11-2018, 12:15 PM)ShoshTrvls Wrote: By the way, if it didn't come with it, I highly recommend get the QuietAir Elbow -- a HUGE difference from the regular one (which I don't think they are even using any more, so it all depends on when your supplier obtained the mask from the distributor).
Thanks! I'd read about that being superior. I don't know how to know if I have it or not. The box didn't mention it at all; but it also didn't come with any sort of papers to read. But it was pretty quiet last night - didn't bother me at all; it was quieter than the Amara View.
Machine: Needing iVAPS but QUACKS refusing to help but they love testing Mask Type: Not using mask Mask Make & Model: F&P Vitera on shelf Humidifier: None/nada CPAP Pressure: 0-0 pressure set CPAP Software: Not using software
Other Comments: SCS PVC K9D** Untreated CA Asthma Dr. Donothings
09-11-2018, 07:03 PM (This post was last modified: 09-12-2018, 08:04 AM by SarcasticDave94.
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RE: AirFit/AirTouch F20 - hose connection?
(09-11-2018, 02:03 PM)Hydrangea Wrote:
(09-11-2018, 12:15 PM)ShoshTrvls Wrote: By the way, if it didn't come with it, I highly recommend get the QuietAir Elbow -- a HUGE difference from the regular one (which I don't think they are even using any more, so it all depends on when your supplier obtained the mask from the distributor).
Thanks! I'd read about that being superior. I don't know how to know if I have it or not. The box didn't mention it at all; but it also didn't come with any sort of papers to read. But it was pretty quiet last night - didn't bother me at all; it was quieter than the Amara View.
You can see images I posted via this review over here.
PS Quiet Air has an opaque plastic ring covering the exhaust ports.
INFORMATION ON APNEA BOARD FORUMS OR ON APNEABOARD.COM SHOULD NOT BE CONSIDERED MEDICAL ADVICE. ALWAYS SEEK THE ADVICE OF A PHYSICIAN BEFORE SEEKING TREATMENT FOR MEDICAL CONDITIONS, INCLUDING SLEEP APNEA. INFORMATION POSTED ON THE APNEA BOARD WEBSITE AND FORUMS ARE PERSONAL OPINION ONLY AND NOT NECESSARILY A STATEMENT OF FACT.
