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Water coming up heated hose - larryslade66 - 01-25-2020
I have an RESMED-airsense10. I use a heated hose. I've used it 691 days straight. That's as long as I've had it. Last night I had a problem. About a half hour with it up and running, water started coming up the hose. Never happened before. I had a brand new heated hose and that solved the problem. How, I don't know. Any help appreciated. Thanks
RE: Water coming up heated hose - harrywr2 - 01-25-2020
Without the heat you were likely getting condensation.
Eventually with all the flexing either the wires that heat the hose will break or the hose will spring a leak.
RE: Water coming up heated hose - larryslade66 - 01-25-2020
I've been using the same heated hose for almost 2 years. Like most people, I hate change. I guess last night the hose finally gave out. I was lucky I had a new hose I could use. Many thanks for your help.
RE: Water coming up heated hose - Sleeprider - 01-25-2020
Water in the hose is usually the result of an over-filled humidifier chamber or the unit being tipped or jostled. As long as the tube is directed upward from the machine, any water will drain back and not become a problem. If your tubing sags lower than the machine, water will accumulate at the low point and make noise or find its way to the mask.
RE: Water coming up heated hose - Sleeprider - 01-25-2020
If the concern is whether the tubing still has electrical continuity or resistance, there is a nearly 5-year old thread here where DeepBreathing talks about conductance between the three pins http://www.apneaboard.com/forums/Thread-S9-Autoset-climateline-technical-question
RE: Water coming up heated hose - larryslade66 - 01-25-2020
Every now and then I fill the humidifier above the line. I didn't think it made a difference. Now I know it does. Thanks for your help.