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Why does P30i/N30i have elbow vents?
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05-15-2020, 04:48 PM
Why does P30i/N30i have elbow vents?
Why are there vents on the elbow at the top of my head? Why not more vents where they are needed, by my nose?  Odd.
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05-15-2020, 05:06 PM
RE: Why does P30i/N30i have elbow vents?
to cut noise and direct the vented air away from your partner.

the vents are needed to prevent rebreathing CO2
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