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Gee Wally

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I'm a fellow CPAP user. If you research ozone cleaners and look at some apnea forums like Cpap Talk or Apnea Board there is strong evidence that ozone cleaners really don't clean the gunk off of hoses and machines like a quick manual scrubbing does. Even if you are happy with Soclean and believe that it works it is worth researching wha the industry opinion is on these cleaners. I clean my nose pad and water chamber every day (takes me not even 5 minutes to do) and once a week I soak and clean the hose and mask assembly in some sudsy water.

The ozone used by SoClean is known to actually damage the machines, to the point that manufacturers like Resmed updated their warranty coverage to exclude any damage caused by ozone exposure.
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Philips Respironics machines are under a massive Federal recall because of a break down of the foam insulation ued in the machine. They suspect that ozone exposure contributes to the foam break down.

This is not meant to crap on using the SoClean if you are happy with it but more for information purposes if you are interested in reading up on it.

I use sanitize wipes on my nose piece and headgear daily.
In 2 plus years haven’t encountered any odor. Am aware of the manuf warning but prefer the convenience.
But yes, SoClean kills germs but isnt a cleaning surfactant so does not ‘clean’ dirt, body oils, etc…

I also purchased out of pocket travel Z2 cpap. Works fantastic when on the road or vacation.

Z2 Portable CPAP Machine Package

No water chamber but disposable humidity discs same as a hospital. Same routine wipe daily. If long trip hose rinse weekly.
 

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Parts of California are beautiful. She lives in Napa but wants to move to Santa Barbara.

I just like New England better.

SB is beautiful same with Napa.

The cities are shit. Was at Venice beach a few months back. Just dirty. Last time I was in LA homeless encampments everywhere. Used to love Cali when I lived there. Way too expensive for what u get.

Las Vegas is getting the same way.

I look forward to Florida.
 

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SB is beautiful same with Napa.

The cities are shit. Was at Venice beach a few months back. Just dirty. Last time I was in LA homeless encampments everywhere. Used to love Cali when I lived there. Way too expensive for what u get.

Las Vegas is getting the same way.

I look forward to Florida.
I do not like Las Vegas. I went once (to see the Bruin's first game there) but it is not for me.

Calif has to many fires .
 

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I use sanitize wipes on my nose piece and headgear daily.
In 2 plus years haven’t encountered any odor. Am aware of the manuf warning but prefer the convenience.
But yes, SoClean kills germs but isnt a cleaning surfactant so does not ‘clean’ dirt, body oils, etc…

I also purchased out of pocket travel Z2 cpap. Works fantastic when on the road or vacation.

Z2 Portable CPAP Machine Package

No water chamber but disposable humidity discs same as a hospital. Same routine wipe daily. If long trip hose rinse weekly.

I don't travel that much but it is a pain to carry the Cpap so a travel one would be nice to have. The one you linked is fixed pressure but i am on variable pressure Bipap so that won't work for me. I'll have to look to see if there is a bipap for travel, my guess is there is since other bipap users must have a travel one.
 

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I don't travel that much but it is a pain to carry the Cpap so a travel one would be nice to have. The one you linked is fixed pressure but i am on variable pressure Bipap so that won't work for me. I'll have to look to see if there is a bipap for travel, my guess is there is since other bipap users must have a travel one.

thats too bad. Its been very handy for me so far. Machine itself is about size of double thick deck of cards. Everything I need for a week fits into a fabric ‘lunch box’ type of bag.

It was my Respiratory Doc that recommended it than prescribed it with her settings . So can to me with essentially plug in and use.

The app for data sucks. No where near as good as AirSense but I guess you cant have everything.
 

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Progress slowed due to me falling off a ladder, yes I’m okay (severe back spasms, nothing broken).
 

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Progress slowed due to me falling off a ladder, yes I’m okay (severe back spasms, nothing broken).
Looks good and I am glad you are ok and weren't hurt worse.

Watch of for headaches and jaw pain. I fell off a small step stool last year and ended up with a mild concussion and I never hit my head. Fell on my shoulder/side.
 
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Got the new cpap yesterday :hyper:

New machine and mask makes a huge difference. Huge.

Got the apneas down to 3.6. Old machine wasn't getting them that low.

Felt pretty good today but I think I've got a significant sleep debt to catch up on.
 

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I'm going to see a sleep doctor Thursday- I just cannot go on with things the way they are. Maybe they will find something, maybe not. If nothing else I'm trying to do something about it & that makes me feel better.
 

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Former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell passed away at age 84 of COVID complications.

Sad news (no matter what your personal feelings are). May he rest in peace.

 
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Former Secretary of State Gen. Colin Powell passed away at age 84 of COVID complications.

Sad news (no matter what your personal feelings are). May he rest in peace.


That is terrible news R.I.P Good Sir. Thank you for your service to this country.
 
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