F&P Masks-Rainout/Flooding Problems
I know many people use F&P masks of all types successfully and I haven't noticed anyone mention the problem I have always had.
I love love love F&P masks, because they feel so comfortable - more than any other brand. I have never been able to conquer the "being sprayed in the face like a water hose" issue after about an hour. Not rainout, but the Great Flood. I have tried 3 of their nasal, 1 pillow, and 1 full face mask. All of them do this, and did it with the Autosense 10 and now the Aircurve VAuto.
I even called the company, and they said they had not really heard of this, and I haven't seen this issue in reviews of the F&P masks - it's just all so weird. Doesn't matter whether set to Auto with heated hose, or Manual as low as 1 - same issue - like watering flowers in your back yard with the hose turned all the way up.
Could it be possible that it is a size/leak issue? I recently learned that my face is considered to work with "small" masks even though my head is large from taking steroids for many years. The F&P masks I have are all standard/medium. But I don't feel a lot of leaking or anything with them - they feel like they seal better than any of the other brands, and they feel so very comfortable.
I would be so happy if I could figure out a way to use a F&P nasal mask without getting drowned starting in the 2nd hour. Anyone every experienced this and found a way to stop the flooding? Thanks!
RE: F&P Masks-Rainout/Flooding Problems
Dose the hose feel warm? Maybe the hose is not working.So
RE: F&P Masks-Rainout/Flooding Problems
Dallas? Do you sleep in an air-conditioned room that is very cold? The room temperature might be overwhelming the machines ability to prevent condensation. You could try a hose cosy to reduce that.
Otherwise, I'd suspect the hose of not heating (either from a defective hose or a defective machine), or the humidifier being defective and applying too much heat. I've used the Simplus and use the Eson 2 now and I have gotten no more than a drop or two of water at worst.
RE: F&P Masks-Rainout/Flooding Problems
The room is 68-70 - not really that cold for nighttime.
I have tried multiple heated hoses/multiple humidity settings, and always have a hose cozy on the hoses as well.
I notice you have a Dreamstation - I tried that machine at one point and did not have the problem of rainout either. I just couldn't adjust to the different algorithm.
This only has happened with the Autosense 10 and the Aircurve VAuto which have identical humidifiers. It also never happened on the previous S9 Autoset.
But I see where many other people with the Autosense and the Aircurve seem to use F&P masks just fine.
So Strange.
RE: F&P Masks-Rainout/Flooding Problems
No, that is a reasonable temperature range. I thought you might have been trying to re-create Alaska.
Given that and that you have tried a variety of hoses and machines and a hose cozy... well I am out of ideas. That is just plain strange!
RE: F&P Masks-Rainout/Flooding Problems
Hi, I am pretty new to treatment, about 4 weeks, but I was having a rough time with rainout for a while. I tried various things and what finally worked for me was a combination of things. I changed from Auto to a manual setting of 2, with a hose temperature of 82. That helped some, but I still had some drips. So I made hose cover for the short hose connecting the heated hose to the mask. You just have to be sure not to cover the vent! That finally took care of it. I also now have the hose so it rises from the machine and then comes down to my pillow. No more drips!
Hopefully, you can solve your problem--it's not a pleasant feeling to wake up like that! Good luck!
RE: F&P Masks-Rainout/Flooding Problems
Thanks - yes, I have all the hose parts covered. Part of my problem may be the temp - I have it set to 78 because I don't like the hot air. I have tried Manual as low as 1 with the same result. I don't know if the F&P masks are made with some sort of different plastic? But it's still confusing why I can't get any to work and many others use them just fine.
RE: F&P Masks-Rainout/Flooding Problems
I know you don't like the warm temp but just for one night put the hose temp at 83 or 84. That should do it.
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RE: F&P Masks-Rainout/Flooding Problems
Mercy - I don't know if I could stand it that hot - I like everything cold cold cold - I could live in a refrigerator.
Maybe one night I will try it for a little while and see if I can adjust. I bet there are people that don't have their temp set that high and don't get the great flood.......grrr..........
RE: F&P Masks-Rainout/Flooding Problems
You could always run it with the humidifier shutoff. That would give you cold air to breath. Maybe use a room humidifier if you really need it.