RE: Cleaning Climate-control tube on ResMed Air Sense 10
(06-06-2015, 11:37 PM)Veilsd Wrote: There is a review section where you can find out what people's thoughts are. I find mine fine but I have a problem with a bad seal between the humidifier and the unit. Other than that no complaints.
If you have a bad seal between machine and humidifier compartment - get a new replacement. The machine has a 2 year warranty.
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06-07-2015, 08:05 PM
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RE: Cleaning Climate-control tube on ResMed Air Sense 10
(06-06-2015, 11:37 PM)Veilsd Wrote: I find mine fine but I have a problem with a bad seal between the humidifier and the unit. Other than that no complaints.
The setup manual (Clinical Guide) shows disassembly/assembly drawings and instructions for installing the gasket which goes between the tank and the unit. Maybe only the gasket needs to be replaced.
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RE: Please can we have more feedback on the air sense 10 auto
(06-06-2015, 11:31 PM)cajones Wrote: hello everyone please anyone that can give me their opinion of the
Air sense 10 auto as I really need your honest opinion as. The sellers will never bag them their trying to sell them thank you.
There are two auto CPAP units under the Airsense 10 line. The Escape Auto is a brick. Don't buy or accept. The Autoset is a top of the line machine with very good features and data. It is one of the best auto CPAP machines available.
RE: Please can we have more feedback on the air sense 10 auto
(06-07-2015, 09:39 PM)Sleeprider Wrote: (06-06-2015, 11:31 PM)cajones Wrote: hello everyone please anyone that can give me their opinion of the
Air sense 10 auto as I really need your honest opinion as. The sellers will never bag them their trying to sell them thank you.
There are two auto CPAP units under the Airsense 10 line. The Escape Auto is a brick. Don't buy or accept. The Autoset is a top of the line machine with very good features and data. It is one of the best auto CPAP machines available.
The Escape Auto is an S9, there is no Escape Auto in the AirSense 10 series
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RE: Cleaning Climate-control tube on ResMed Air Sense 10
(06-07-2015, 10:26 AM)sonicboom Wrote: If you have a bad seal between machine and humidifier compartment - get a new replacement. The machine has a 2 year warranty.
I will be going to see my clinician this week, going to ask for a new humidifier chamber to try, its still under the 3 month warranty.
(06-07-2015, 08:05 PM)vsheline Wrote: The setup manual (Clinical Guide) shows disassembly/assembly drawings and instructions for installing the gasket which goes between the tank and the unit. Maybe only the gasket needs to be replaced.
I have taken the gasket out and cleaned it but it made no difference. As above I'm going to see my clinician this week and I will see what they say.
RE: Cleaning Climate-control tube on ResMed Air Sense 10
The manual says to clean tube weekly. I still don't understand why. I get where mold and other nasty critters could form due to moisture. But the moisture is coming from the humidifier which is supposed have distilled water in it. And the machine pumps air through the tube for twenty minutes after you shut it off. The entire purpose of this feature is to make sure the tube is dry.
RE: Cleaning Climate-control tube on ResMed Air Sense 10
(08-02-2016, 03:50 PM)dironifish Wrote: The manual says to clean tube weekly. I still don't understand why. I get where mold and other nasty critters could form due to moisture. But the moisture is coming from the humidifier which is supposed have distilled water in it. And the machine pumps air through the tube for twenty minutes after you shut it off. The entire purpose of this feature is to make sure the tube is dry.
Everybody has different conditions in their home. Your unit is not sterile. Bacteria can get into the distilled water or into the hose from your breathing. Some people have very dry homes, others have humid homes. Still others may have unknown mold growing in their homes. So, a recommendation of once a week is pretty reasonable. You, as the consumer, can decide what you will or won't do. If you have a good immune system and feel comfortable that your hose is always dry, then you can make a choice not to wash your hose as regularly as me or any other poster. But, for newbies, the general guidelines from manufacturers is to wash your hose once a week. Your chances of getting a respiratory infection if you forget is small. I personally don't support the idea of never washing it, but that poster is comfortable with that choice.
RE: Cleaning Climate-control tube on ResMed Air Sense 10
(08-02-2016, 03:50 PM)dironifish Wrote: The manual says to clean tube weekly. I still don't understand why.
Probably a lawyer told them that they needed to do that in case they get sued by someone who got sick from a dirty hose.
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11-07-2016, 03:31 PM
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RE: Cleaning Climate-control tube on ResMed Air Sense 10
Caring for your ClimateLineAir
It is important that you regularly clean your air tubing to make
sure you receive optimal therapy.
Cleaning
You should clean the air tubing weekly as described.
1. Wash the air tubing in warm water using mild detergent.
Do not wash in a dishwasher or washing machine.
2. Rinse the air tubing thoroughly and allow to dry, out of
direct sunlight and/or heat.
RE: Cleaning Climate-control tube on ResMed Air Sense 10
I am new to the world of personal cpap therapy. I used to be a respiratory therapist (MANY years ago) and we delivered cpap to patients on ventilators. I too was concerned about submerging my humidifier hose into water so found this helpful website. My only comment about those who refer to "disinfecting" their hoses is that if I follow the directions given to me by my home health representative, who instructed me in the use of my cpap system, then I am to wash the hose and mask in a mild soap and water solution of baby shampoo. Now I am no microbiologist, but I am smart enough to know that baby shampoo, or any other mild detergent isn't going to disinfect anything. So I will let the tubing and mask and humidifier water chamber soak in this solution each week then rinse and dry, but think I am fooling myself if I believe this is going to disinfect anything.
