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Death throes for my Remstar Auto A-Flex machine??
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RE: Death throes for my Remstar Auto A-Flex machine??
(11-16-2018, 08:44 AM)mainemandean Wrote: Thanks, Opal.

How much should I care about data collection? I have not been to a sleep doctor in at least four years. I don't look at data from my current machine (don't even know how to). So should I be looking at what you call "bricks?"

If .your machine is the System One or Dreamstation series, then data is stored on the SD card, and you can easily read it using #Sleepyhead software, which is free. If you have the older M Series, you need a new machine very quickly as that unit is about 10 years old and past due to fail.  Data, combined with the Auto CPAP can enable you to optimize your own therapy, and avoid the need for a new sleep study.  Considering, the machines I suggested earlier cost about $581 shipped, try not to overthink this.  You either need to contact your in-network DME supplier, and navigate the insurance requirements, or go get a new machine sooner than later.  An auto CPAP is the best choice to provide your current therapy needs without taking a new sleep test, that will easily cost $2000, plus the cost of a new machine.  Your out of pocket, depends on your deductible and copay terms.  In other words, it might be less expensive to simply order online.
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RE: Death throes for my Remstar Auto A-Flex machine??
Thanks OpalRose for getting my attempted description on track. Unfortunate, but back pain created more fuzzy in my fuzzy logic. I knew what I meant to say, but didn't convey well in the typing. Sorry if I caused confusion. Was for a first time unintended.

Coffee and happy Friday y'all
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RE: Death throes for my Remstar Auto A-Flex machine??
Dean, do you have an old CPAP prescription? If so, you might want to take a look at Supplier #30, which might let you do an end-run around getting a new Rx, at the expense of some $$$. However, if you can easily get the Rx from your GP without going through a sleep study, then definitely go for that!

Supplier #2 (if you have the Rx) is recommended, by me and lots of others, for good deals on some new and some "gently used" (low mileage) machines. Good folks to deal with, and a good selection, and the prices are reasonable, especially on the low-hours used A10 models. The company is in Minnesota.

As I've mentioned elsewhere, and I think this tip came from Sleeprider originally, there is a seller on Craigslist who sells new, in-box Resmed and Philips machines via phone & e-mail without Rx, the current price for the A10 Autoset being about $600 plus $50 shipping anywhere in the US.

Amazon is not an option at the moment for Resmed or Philips machines.
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RE: Death throes for my Remstar Auto A-Flex machine??
I just bought a new open-box one, exactly like my current one, from your seller #2. Pretty much the "devil you know" theory; also about half the price of a comparable new one. I have liked this machine, and it fits on the shelf above my bunk on our sailboat, where we spend weeks at a time. Thanks for the tip on that seller!

Now, I'd like to get tis old one fixed, if I can get that done at a reasonable price. I would have it for backup, and during the summer, probably leave the old one on the boat. Can you recommend a place to send it?
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RE: Death throes for my Remstar Auto A-Flex machine??
Our supplier list above lists a couple of repair vendors, Supplier #27 and Supplier #28.

I know nothing about them, but doesn’t hurt to check. Just be sure the repair cost is not too high.
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RE: Death throes for my Remstar Auto A-Flex machine??
The system One is a very good machine. The SD card slot is in the back, top, center. You can add a card if one is not present. Congrats on the new machine. Repair facilities will usually give you an estimate before making repairs. Older CPAP machines don't usually pencil out for repair like newer or more advanced machines.
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