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EasyBreather
Posts: 3 Threads: 2 Joined: Jul 2013
Machine: PR System One 60 series Auto
08-29-2013, 07:49 PM
Testing CPAP Machine
Are there any DMEs that test machines...to make sure output pressures and algorithms are correct and functioning as they should? Anyone had "maintenance" or a "checkup" performed on their machine? Where does one do this?
ypeels
Posts: 16 Threads: 8 Joined: Aug 2013
Machine: ResMed S9 autoset
08-29-2013, 07:57 PM
RE: Testing CPAP Machine
Great question! Hope to see a good answer as I've only been at this just over a month and my machine is still new.
PaulaO2
Posts: 10,019 Threads: 233 Joined: Feb 2012
Machine: A10 Autoset
08-29-2013, 09:33 PM
RE: Testing CPAP Machine
The more modern machines are rather good at maintaining their pressures. Keep the filter changed to make it even better.
However, any DME dealing in CPAPs should test it for you. Some will be twerps and charge money for it. My old S7 had to be checked once a year and had to be adjusted once. But these S9s and PRS1s probably could go longer. You can make your own manometer. Google it or search the forums. It's rather easy, actually.
PaulaO
Take a deep breath and count to zen.
ypeels
Posts: 16 Threads: 8 Joined: Aug 2013
Machine: ResMed S9 autoset
08-30-2013, 11:04 AM
RE: Testing CPAP Machine
This thread made me purchase a cpap manometer while my machine is new. Simple air one just to get base reading and periodic checks as time goes by.
RonWessels
Posts: 465 Threads: 2 Joined: Jun 2013
Machine: REMstar Auto AFlex DS560TS
08-30-2013, 04:44 PM
RE: Testing CPAP Machine
When I first got my CPAP machine, they hooked it up to a manometer they have there and verified that the supplied pressure was correct.
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Testing CPAP Machine
