Been using the machine for 6 years and a few months. Using Sleepyhead software. showing 45% leak rate.
Any thoughts on how to fix this? Could something be repaired inside the machine?
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Mask Leakage Airsense 10
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Mask Leakage Airsense 10
My device is showing the red face for major mask leakage, but my mask is not leaking. I have been a CPAP user since 1997. Sometimes in the past week only, my machine has been making some sounds like a "flap" slamming shut on the inside.
Been using the machine for 6 years and a few months. Using Sleepyhead software. showing 45% leak rate. Any thoughts on how to fix this? Could something be repaired inside the machine?
06-10-2021, 10:16 AM
RE: Mask Leakage Airsense 10
My air leaks are awful. I was lying in bed last night, not moving at all; hardly breathing -- then heard little air pops. Sure thing -- I had a lowered score of mask leaks. I use a full-face mask because I can keep it in place better. Tried the nasal mask and it was so light; any time I moved, it shifted.
The hardest thing for me are mask leaks -- I tighten up the headgear so much, I get marks on my face or pressure lines on the back of my head. But if I loosen the headgear, I get leaks. Can't win for losing!!!
06-10-2021, 10:28 AM
RE: Mask Leakage Airsense 10
If you are having leaks that large should be loud and pretty obvious where they are coming from. My guess would be humidifier if not hose/mask.
If it is something messed up inside I don't know what it would be but there are some videos on disassembly like this one if you want to investigate. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpI0AVoCG3M
06-10-2021, 10:49 AM
RE: Mask Leakage Airsense 10
If you put up your Oscar charts someone here may be able to identify what is going on.
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06-10-2021, 06:38 PM
RE: Mask Leakage Airsense 10
(06-10-2021, 10:28 AM)Geer1 Wrote: If you are having leaks that large should be loud and pretty obvious where they are coming from. My guess would be humidifier if not hose/mask. Thanks for your thoughts. You would think it would be obvious but not. My masks are not leaking and I have tested by tubing for leaks and nada. The only thing I can figure is that the lid seal on the humidifier tank is no longer sealing. I'll most likely purchase a new tank. Also thanks for the video link. Watched that and I might do that to see if I can find anything wrong.
06-10-2021, 07:22 PM
(This post was last modified: 06-10-2021, 07:22 PM by SarcasticDave94.)
RE: Mask Leakage Airsense 10
Check the pair of donut seals in the rear of the humidifier tub's cavity. 6 plus years, yeah maybe you're blowing a seal.
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06-10-2021, 08:52 PM
RE: Mask Leakage Airsense 10
If it is a humidifier leak you should hear it, maybe not if it was a small leak but 45% is a large leak.
This large leak is present all of the time?
06-10-2021, 09:24 PM
RE: Mask Leakage Airsense 10
The larger the leak, the less noisy it will be if it's a true breach of a seal or improper seating of the tub into its receptacle. I would bump up the pressure setting for a test, and then get a feather or a shred of toilet tissue and wand the entire surface of the machine, including the hose ends, all with the mask well fitted and in place.
06-10-2021, 10:11 PM
RE: Mask Leakage Airsense 10
(06-10-2021, 07:22 PM)SarcasticDave94 Wrote: Check the pair of donut seals in the rear of the humidifier tub's cavity. 6 plus years, yeah maybe you're blowing a seal. For about the last year or so my A10 will make a squealing noise when I turn it on. If I push the humidifier tank in really hard, then the squeal stops -- although it sure doesn't FEEL like it's moving at all! Sometimes I have to pull the tank in and push it back hard to get some serious acceleration! I'm pretty sure that I'm on the original water tank from Oct 2014. I have a couple of new tanks in boxes that Lincare insisted that I needed. I figure if I get to the point where slamming the humidifier in hard doesn't make the noise go away, I'll break out a new tank and try that. However, given the amount of crud that I can SEE on that seal, I'm thinking that the water tub is going to last longer than the seal is! Which brings up two obvious questions:
06-10-2021, 11:43 PM
RE: Mask Leakage Airsense 10
See where the grey tab goes behind the black piece. Press that grey tab in and then you can pull that elbow/seal out where your hose attaches.
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