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Without humidifier - Harryl - 07-12-2013
I'm trying to learn to use my resmed 9 without the humidifier. Things started out okay but then I realized the pressure was running up after an hour or so and waking my up with too much air pressure
This is really odd since I have it set on auto to run in a range of 6-12.
Can anyone explain what I might be doing wrong
I tried by plugging directly into the machine and ditching the humidifier box or going through the humidifier box without the liquid insert container and had a similar effect
Very confused?
Harry
Resmed s9
RE: Without humidifier - PaulaO2 - 07-12-2013
Removing the humidifier half would have no effect on the pressure coming out.
It is possible that without the moist air, you feel it is a lot more than it is.
Unless you are saying you looked at the screen and saw the pressure was higher than 12.
RE: Without humidifier - Shastzi - 07-12-2013
The S9 usually has a good reason for running the pressure up but it cannot exceed the maximum limit you impose on it.
If it is malfunctioning I am pretty sure you would have no doubts about it right now since the pressure fluctuations would be driving you nuts.
So...
I would get a copy of SleepyHead and start looking at leak numbers there.
I suspect that the pressure is going up to compensate for your mouth dropping open.
(it happens!)
There may be a full face mask in your future.
When in doubt check it out.
