El Paso is pretty dry (about 20% humidity) so I surprised that I get any rainout at all. The AC is set at 67 degrees
To try and reduce rainout I have:
1. The heated humidifier set to the lowest heated setting of "1"
2. I only fill the humidifier with about 3/4 to the waterline
3. The humidifier and CPAP are on a night stand the same height as my pillow
4. I use a polartech wrap on my hose
5. A setting of "0" does not provide enough moisture for me
I am about ready to go back to my old passover humidifier...any additional ideas?
2002 Winnebago Journey DL - 39QD
330 Cat with 6 Speed Allison
Toad: 2006 Grand Cherokee Limited 4x4 Hemi
I had the same idea as mbrooking. I live in the desert, too, and need the humidifier. If it's on the table next to me (same level), I have the same problem. I also bought a long hose and now I don't have any problems. Good luck!
Dee & Bob
1990 Fleetwood Fifth Wheel
2 cats - Donner and Dasher
kids are grown and on their own
12 grandkids
life is good!!!!
Your account balance is 2ยข, to continue reading my quality opinions please remit payment as soon as possible.
Eight years on CPAP and never heard of the problem. I assume you mean that you get a lot of water in the hose (and in the mask?). I use mine in Michigan and Arizona. I use a humidifier in both places. At home I have a heated one but do not turn the heat on any more. In AZ I use a non-heated one. Very satisfied with both.
RRUGG
2008 Dodge 2500 QC 4x4 SB Cummins 6 speed auto 3.73
1997 Holiday Rambler 29FK travel trailer
2006 Summit 22RB travel trailer
2003 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport
Bob & Grace professional retirees
Good Sam life members
You could try an additional length of tubing and a water trap. The condensate would simply drain to the trap from either side. Wouldn't help if you are getting rain out in the mask itself.
Can you use the new humidifier without the heat, making it a passover? That might work as well.
Your home care supplier may be able to get you a natheon (spelling may be incorrect) circuit. Natheon is similar to Gore Tex, that is it "breathes", allowing water vapor to escape but the circuit does not leak air. The problem with this product is that it is in very short supply. Fisher & Paykel cannot keep up with demand. It is also used to make ventilator circuits. Ours have been on back order for more than 18 months now.
We use alot more humidity in a vent circuit, but with these tubes on the exhalation side only, we get NO rain out. These circuits also include a heated wire within to keep the temp close to the same the entire length of the circuit. Your heater may not work with that.
Good luck.
Offline
Online
