Does anyone know how you can change the heat settings for the humidifier on the REMstar Pro 2 with C-Flex CPAP machine?

Thanks.


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Dave

I have the Remstar Auto, but I think the procedure might be the same. Press and hold the heat button down for a few seconds until the display changes. It will show a number between 1 and 5. Now use the heat/ramp buttons to adjust the setting. Once you have it set press the on/off button to exit the menu. The humidifier is probably on at this point so be sure to turn it off.

I've had mine set to 3 but I just bumped it up to 4.

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I have been using a setting of 2, but recently changed to 3. Is it normal to use higher settings of 4 or 5? I still have some soreness in my nose.

Thanks for the help...my DME told me that the heat setting was NOT adjustable.


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Dave

I think they don't want users to start fiddling with the controls.

I think DME's are paranoid about their liability, so they will tell you no for anything.

KurryKid wrote:

Thanks for the help...my DME told me that the heat setting was NOT adjustable.

Maybe because they didn't read the manual?       You should have gotten a user manual for your machine.  It does show how to adjust the humidifier...

You are correct Mike, there is a separate manual for the humidifier which I didn't realize I had.  It does tell you how to set the humidifier.  It says you should start with a setting of 2...mine was set to 1.  I have bumped it up a little  

Thanks for ther help.


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KurryKid wrote:

You are correct Mike, there is a separate manual for the humidifier which I didn't realize I had.  It does tell you how to set the humidifier.  It says you should start with a setting of 2...mine was set to 1.  I have bumped it up a little  

Thanks for ther help.

Glad to hear that they at least included that.  As you increase the humidifier, you might start noticing condensation inside the hose and mask.  This is called rainout.  There are a few ways to eliminate this.  Hose covers, putting the hose under the covers, or the most effective is the aussie heated hose.  If you are interested in getting the hose, I can provide you the info via pm...

My DME told me nothing, just how to turn the machine on and use it.  I never even knew you could change the setting. I have to see what mine is set to.  i agree I don't think they want you to mess with the settings.  I am going to read the manuals.  I really didn't think there was much else to know with there only being 3 buttons.  

Mike, so the condensation is a problem???

Wendy

I had bumped mine last night from 3 to 4 and the hose and mask got pretty wet. Hate to see what 5 would do... I'd wake up refreshed and showered too :)

I'm going back to 2 or 3.

I think the temp needed depends on the temp of the room, eh? The colder the room, the more temp is needed to produce humidity? or am I mistaken?

Well if you have gills, its not a problem!  

What happens is the hose cools the water vapor and you get condensation.  Like I said in my previous post, there are a few ways to combat this.  

1. Raise the temp in the room - When you do this, the hose doesn't cool as much and you get less condensation.

2. Get a hose cover, this helps keep the hose temp from dropping (a little bit) and might keep you from getting condensation.

3. Put the hose under the covers!  This keeps the hose warm (from your body, unless you are cold blooded   ) and can also reduce rainout.

4. Aussie heated hose.   Basically some brilliant folks in Australia had a hose made that has a heating element in it.  By keeping the hose warm, you can crank the humidity up as high as you want.  There are a few manufacturers that are working on heated hoses, so hopefully this will catch on, as it is really the best solution.  

Is this going to be a problem for you?  Depends on where you live and how cool it gets.  Some folks don't like a lot of humidity and keep it set low and never have a problem, others like a lot of humidity, and have the problem a lot.  So if you do have this problem, there are solutions...

Thanks, will try the hose under the covers, and keep the Aussie heated hose in mind.