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Is There a Lighter more Flexible Hose fro ResMed Airaense 10? - Melman - 03-01-2017
Although the hose that came with my AirSense 10 is lighter and more flexible that the hose for my old machine it is still not as flexible as I would like. The amara view mask I'm trying now has a short, white, lightweight, extremely flexible hose. Does anyone know if there is a similar hose available with standard size female end fittings, and of suitable length (at least 6 ft.). I've looked at several CPAP suppliers on the internet and searched the forum but haven't found what I would like.
RE: Is There a Lighter more Flexible Hose fro ResMed Airaense 10? - Sleeprider - 03-01-2017
Resmed SlimLine hose. http://www.resmed.com/us/en/consumer/products/accessories/slimline.html
RE: Is There a Lighter more Flexible Hose fro ResMed Airaense 10? - srlevine1 - 03-02-2017
(03-01-2017, 08:33 PM)Sleeprider Wrote: Resmed SlimLine hose. http://www.resmed.com/us/en/consumer/products/accessories/slimline.htmlSleeprider is correct. There are only three official hoses for a ResMed unit: standard, Slimline, and the heated ClimateLine. And, a Slimline is the lightest you can get as it is the same size as a ClimateLine but lacks the embedded coils and wiring.
REMEMBER: if you change to a "SlimLine" hose, be sure to change the "Tube" setting to "Slimline" instead of "Standard" in the settings menu because it can affect airflow, pressure, and sensing.
If you use a ClimateLine hose, "Tube" type will be set automatically to the correct value.
You may also want to purchase an "elbow" adapter because the SlimLine hose does not have a swivel and the hose will stick straight out from the back.
Be careful of after-market lightweight hoses as they may kink or tear more easily than their clunkier or more well-made counterparts. You may wish to purchase two of the hoses and keep one as a backup if you like the style.
RE: Is There a Lighter more Flexible Hose fro ResMed Airaense 10? - Mosquitobait - 03-03-2017
Our hospital has an super light, light, light hose. The only problem with it is that it is short and it makes a LOT of noise when it rubs against the bed rail. That's the reason why the featherlight one isn't manufactured for a much longer length. What works for a short hose that really only rubs against clothing or bedclothes doesn't necessarily work for plugging directly into machine.
If you are accustomed to the Climateline, I think you will like the Slimline. It's quiet and much lighter. I use it in the summer months. Come Fall, I have to go back to the Climateline or I get a lot of rainout.