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Humidifier empty within 3 hours? - dler4 - 02-18-2022
I'm currently using a full face mask with a minimum 9.0 pressure, however even at the lowest humidification setting (1) all the water is completely gone after 3-4 hours. Is the humidifier optional or is there anything I can do to not use so much water?
RE: Humidifier empty within 3 hours? - Geer1 - 02-18-2022
Leaking? Chamber can leak if cracked or if you have regular air leaks (bad seal, hole in hose etc) it can use up water quickly.
RE: Humidifier empty within 3 hours? - SarcasticDave94 - 02-19-2022
It would be helpful to see your standard daily detail on OSCAR to see the leak rate. Leaks or a dry room air are the two biggest things I can think of to make the humidifier tub go dry the quickest.
RE: Humidifier empty within 3 hours? - Deborah K. - 02-19-2022
Humidifier use is a comfort issue. Some people choose not to use it.
RE: Humidifier empty within 3 hours? - mesenteria - 02-19-2022
Even if your flow is greater than 15 cm of H20, say averaging that much, that's a whack of water volume to evaporate in just three hours. My RESMED Autoset reservoir has a capacity, full up to the brim, closing carefully and walking slowly back to the bedroom to reinstall it, of 1.66 cups. If you can get through that with a modicum of pressure in just three hours, your settings are very high and/or you have a leak somewhere.