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Resmed H5i humidifier rubber seal / grommet problem. - swaziman - 11-01-2015
The rubber seal / grommet which is inside the inlet tube on the right hand side of my H5i humidifier has come out and I am having trouble reseating it. I suspect that it needs to be glued in somehow. Does anyone have any experience with this grommet at all? I'm not sure how to include a photo in this thread but it is the rubber piece which seals the outlet from the S9 to the inlet on the humidifier.
RE: Resmed H5i humidifier rubber seal / grommet problem. - PaytonA - 11-01-2015
I suspect that you just need a new seal/grommet. I do not believe that they are glued in but that is just my guess.
Best Regards,
PaytonA
RE: Resmed H5i humidifier rubber seal / grommet problem. - swaziman - 11-01-2015
Thanks for that. It doesn't seem to stay in there on its own.
RE: Resmed H5i humidifier rubber seal / grommet problem. - zonk - 11-01-2015
Just checked on my S9, there is some kind of split washer on the outside of H5i air outlet
Edit: probably, this is not what you're asking about
Anyway, I'm going for my afternoon nap and things might be clearer after short sleep
RE: Resmed H5i humidifier rubber seal / grommet problem. - swaziman - 11-01-2015
No, it's not the clear plastic outlet on the humidifier. Its inside the incoming tube. I considered superglue but thought this might be too permanent.
RE: Resmed H5i humidifier rubber seal / grommet problem. - DeepBreathing - 11-02-2015
I just had a look at mine - it seems to be glued in pretty solid and I wouldn't be surprised if it was superglue or something similar. Is there any residue on either the grommet or the seat? That might give you a clue.
RE: Resmed H5i humidifier rubber seal / grommet problem. - Evpraxia - 11-02-2015
Greetings swaziman,
If it were my Resmed APAP I don't think I would try Superglue or any other glue on it due to
- the smell
- not knowing if it Should be glued in
- not knowing what the materials are and if the glue or bonding agent would dissolve the materials
Have you contacted Resmed?
I am very curious how this turns out!
RE: Resmed H5i humidifier rubber seal / grommet problem. - swaziman - 11-02-2015
Thanks for the input. When the grommet came out there was no residue. I tried a water based glue but that didn't work. I need a good clear adhesive just short of superglue I think. I know superglue does affect surfaces when it does its thing. The reason it came out is because the opening was a very tight fit fot the male side and it was getting squashed. I checked another humidifier and found that the opening was wider. I'm not sure if it stretches over time. Anyway I'll keep thinking about it. It's not one I use, just a spare. I haven't contacted Resmed.