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ResMed P10 nose pillow - Useful lifespan? - FredH - 01-31-2021
I clean my hoses, humidifier tank, headgear and nose pillow weekly, and I don't see the need to replace as often as I read (except for the elastic "headgear" that I buy whenever I see OEM versions heavily discounted).
My question is about the ResMed P10 soft nose pillow. Are there any telltale signs of when it's fair time to replace the nose pillow? I look for loss of flexibility or tears. I want a good seal while not wanting to toss perfectly good equipment.
RE: ResMed P10 nose pillow - Useful lifespan? - JJJ - 01-31-2021
I've never torn one of the nose pillows, but after a very long time they get a little stiff. Still, I use one for six months or more. And I made my own headgear out of a piece of elastic from a fabric store, to use instead of the junk from Resmed. I never need to buy new mask equipment.
RE: ResMed P10 nose pillow - Useful lifespan? - FredH - 02-09-2021
(01-31-2021, 02:31 PM)JJJ Wrote: ...I made my own headgear out of a piece of elastic from a fabric store, to use instead of the junk from Resmed....
I have a 70-year-old Singer sewing machine and I can hem a pair of jeans, but that's about all. Any method or pattern you can share? TIA
RE: ResMed P10 nose pillow - Useful lifespan? - Sleeprider - 02-09-2021
Fred, the N30 headgear also works with the P10 mask. It has an adjustment buckle and I have found it lasts much longer and is more adjustable.
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RE: ResMed P10 nose pillow - Useful lifespan? - JJJ - 02-10-2021
(02-09-2021, 11:32 AM)FredH Wrote:(01-31-2021, 02:31 PM)JJJ Wrote: ...I made my own headgear out of a piece of elastic from a fabric store, to use instead of the junk from Resmed....
I have a 70-year-old Singer sewing machine and I can hem a pair of jeans, but that's about all. Any method or pattern you can share? TIA
First, I figured out that the band over the top of the head was useless, so I make just one simple band around the back of the head. The elastic that I use is about 2cm (1.75") wide. I cut a piece log enough to go around the back of my head and fasten to the nosepiece. I cut the old fabric off the nosepiece leaving just the little bit that fastens over the prong. The key is that I dip the ends of my new piece of elastic into some varnish and let it sit until the varnish dries. Then, using a utility knife (or Xacto knife) I cut a slit in the ends of the elastic to create a 'buttonhole,' which I can then wiggle onto the nosepiece.
It takes several attempts to get the length of the elastic right, as well as how to do the rest of the operation. Once I figured out how to do it right for my head I made several at the same time, so when my elastic finally gives up (about six months if you get quality elastic) I have another one ready.
This is the slit in the elastic:
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RE: ResMed P10 nose pillow - Useful lifespan? - SleepFoo - 02-12-2021
(02-09-2021, 03:53 PM)Sleeprider Wrote: Fred, the N30 headgear also works with the P10 mask. It has an adjustment buckle and I have found it lasts much longer and is more adjustable.
that is brilliant. Wonder if that's why my P10 was leaking so bad. I'll have to try that in the future if i need a temporary while waiting on a replacement.