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How to Dry Your CPAP Tube | Can you use your machine to dry?
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- Опубликовано: 5 окт 2023
- Drying your CPAP tube thoroughly after washing is crucial for several reasons:
Preventing Mold and Bacteria Growth: CPAP tubes, especially the ones with humidification features, provide a warm, moist environment - ideal conditions for the growth of mold, bacteria, and other microorganisms. Drying the tube helps prevent the accumulation of these harmful agents, which can lead to respiratory issues or infections.
Maintaining Equipment Longevity: Moisture can damage the internal components of your CPAP machine over time. Drying the tube ensures that moisture doesn't enter the machine, thus prolonging its lifespan and reducing the risk of malfunctions.
Ensuring Effective Therapy: A clean, dry tube ensures the delivery of clean, dry air to your airways. If the tube is damp, it can affect the quality of the air you breathe, potentially leading to discomfort during therapy and reducing the effectiveness of the treatment.
Preventing Unpleasant Odors: Moisture in a closed, dark environment can create a musty odor. Regular drying helps in keeping the tube fresh and free from unpleasant smells.
Enhancing Comfort: Using a dry CPAP tube is more comfortable for the user. Damp or wet tubes can feel unpleasant against the skin and might cause irritation.
To properly dry your CPAP tube:
Hang it to Air Dry: After washing, hang the tube in a clean, well-ventilated area. Ensure that both ends are open, allowing air to circulate inside and outside the tube. Hanging the tube over a towel rack or a hanger is a common method.
Use your CPAP Machine: After drip drying for a couple hours, you can can use your CPAP machine to dry your tube before going to bed. Simply connect your tube without a mask, and run the machine with a dry tank and humidifier OFF. This should take 5-10 minutes, or less if you elevate the machine and allow the water to drip downwards.
By ensuring your CPAP tube is thoroughly dry after washing, you contribute significantly to the effectiveness, hygiene, and longevity of your CPAP equipment, as well as your overall comfort and health during therapy.
When I wash mine once per week in the morning, I hang over a door all day and if it still has drops of water, I turn on the mask fitting feature to blow out all the rest. Doesn’t take very long and works like a charm.
Thank you!
Where is mask fitting feature ?
I have the air sense 11. I turn off auto ramp,heated tube,humidifier, and water chamber is empty. I turn on the machine and allow it to run for 10 minutes and it is completely dry. I’ve used this method for many years. Works for me every time.
I tried this but it would only stay on blowing for for about 3 seconds. How do you get it to keep going?
@@lisamadill2387 Are all the settings turned off? Also make sure the empty water chamber is inserted into to the machine and then press the on button. Do you have the air sense 11? It should stay on a lot longer than 3 seconds. Hope this helps,good luck.
@@lisamadill2387turn off auto stop in settings
WOW, all I did was Google hacks for drying the tube. Not only did I find the perfect video, it's the same machine I have. My tube has been hanging over bar drying for days. I never had this problem with a previous CPAP. Brilliant way and I wish I had looked this up sooner. Thank you!!!
Thank you for this video. I watched it about 6 times now during drying period. Appreciate it
When I try this ( I have that same unit ) the unit stops airflow and displays a message that the mask leak is too high. Did I miss a setting?
Siestamed CPAP Hurricane Dryer works the best. Love mine.
Just the video I was looking for after letting my tube drip dry for a week only to find water still in it. 🙄🙄 Thanks for the tip!
@ktaston - WOW That is not good water still in your tune? - potential for mold. Thgis video is a great tip! I am new to thie CPAP machine only about 2 weeks now. Off to a good start to het it all clean! bacteria, virus and mold must be controlled! Sometimes in the winter I use a Vicker vapor humidifier in the room. Hot steam to saturate the room air. This works great too!
If you have it on humidity while drying.. that could be it or your machine is messed up and needs reaccessed,
there could be a of some type, leaks protection from electrocution and it should auto shut down unless you have an older type . . But yes once a week we have to clean them so I feel frustrated at that but it's worth it for sure I've came into another world with sleep for sure I still hav low energy but it helps us in more ways than we even know,
it a lot to do especially when you have little ones,
it hard to keep up with every little time and date when insurance gives this that and etc.but I had issues with mine shutting off during my sleep that was my problem and I couldn't figure out why it was odd but it was shutting down for protection but it messed up my sleep big time I could tell only after three months of using the machine I needed it even more than before, I was sleep deprived after going days with it running maybe 3 to 4 hours at most or not even at all turning on some days.. until it shut off for a week straight. They say it will do that at anytime during power issues which we had a huge snow I didn't know if signals or something maybe caused it but it never did before, which was super agitating especially when I finally got into my doc and he said I used it only one day which was BS THEY SENT MY RECORDS TO ANOTHER DOCTOR. NOW I GOT A MEMORY CARD
How do you force it to run without saying air leak detected? Resmed s11
You have to go into the practitioner’s settings (or whatever it’s called) by holding down My Options and My Sleep View at the same time for a few seconds. A new settings menu will pop up. You can go in the settings and turn off “Smart Stop” and then run. Make sure to turn it back on afterwards!
@@anneemullI have “Smart Stop” disabled but it still says air leak detected a few seconds after starting.
EDIT: I figured it out, even though I have humidity off, you still need to have some water in the water tank or it complains about an air leak.
@@martinlutherkingjr.5582 interesting! I didn’t put water in my tank because I wanted to make sure it was dry too. I know that sometimes I can put the tank in while using it and it will stop because of air leak. I can hear a loud whistling sound coming from the tank area when this happens. I just pull the tank out and put back in. I think the tank just isn’t lined up properly when this happens, but I don’t know for sure.
Make sure you turn off the “auto” functions for ramp time, smartstart, smartstop. Just remember to turn them back on.
@thecpapstore So that is why it is important to clean the tube hose with vinegar as you instructed in previous video to minimize biofilm correct? Thanks for your videos am new to CPAP and had my Air sense 11 for only 2 weeks now. 👍😁
This entire process of cleaning and daily prep of machine is a pain in butt... if they want it cleaned regularly why wouldn't the machine offer a steam clean out function and a button to dry hose. This is a lot of work , mess and frustration
I use an resmed11. If i use your suggestion for drying the tube will it effect my clinical readings-info being sent to my Dr.?
No bud - put your device in mask fit
How do you dry the headgear fast? It takes mine more than 14 hrs to completely air dry, so I can’t use it that night.
I hang mine on the side of my refrigerator with the top end above the top of the fridge, so it’s hanging straight as possible. To hang it I use a magnet with a hook, and attach the tubing with a Velcro strap. I have the “rough” side away from the tubing.
Does it matter what pressure its on as mine is only set from 6 to 15 but obviously it only starts at 6 when not using it
Very helpful, thank you.
Is it really that big of a deal if it’s a little wet
I have 2 tubes and just rotate them so they can drip dry for as long as they need too.
I’m using a hair dryer with cool air only and from apply a little bit of heat from time to time. It works pretty well but I’m not sure if Im doing it right. What is your opinion? Maybe you can make a video out of it.
Whatever you do, do not use a hairdryer to dry as you are potentially blowing in a lot of bacteria. You can look online to see how much bacteria hairdryers potentially have.
lol I can’t believe i didn’t think of this. Thabks
Mine automatically shuts off after about 10 seconds. How do I allow it to continue for several minutes?
It’s probably on ‘auto stop’, you can change that in the settings on the machine :)
Hi, I found your channel and I love it! Once a week, I wash my Tubing in the morning and leave it hanging on my tall floor lap all day until I go to sleep around midnight, is this a good idea and will it dry in time for when I go to sleep?
Question. Why is it necessary to make sure your tube is perfectly dry after you clean it as its purpose is to carry moist air to you from the humidifier?
Hey! It's actually not super required. However, drying your tube is important for 2 reasons. 1. Some people have 2 tubes. They will wash one and use the other. However, if they just hang it up (especially if they live in a humid climate) it can take a week or more to fully dry. So its better to dry it with your machine after a few hours of hang drying, before storage, to prevent moisture and mold. 2. Not drying the tube, can cause discomfort and increase the chance of CPAP tube rainout, due to excess moisture.
However, if you wash your tube, and let it hang dry and there is just a super tiny amount of water OR you use the method in the video and still see super tiny droplets, you can totally use it without waiting for every last drop. The most important thing with tube cleaning, is just ensuring you have all the soap rinsed out prior to drying.
@@thecpapstore I didn't know the most important thing is be sure all soap is rinsed out. Thanks.
Is there a current discount code available for people ordering form your website.
I did my first weekly cleaning Friday morning, hanging the tube to dry, but it was still wet inside Friday at 4pm, so I called my CPAP store and was told to let it keep hanging over the shower rod until there were no more than about 20 drops left.
It's now 4pm Saturday and still coated with droplets inside.
I'm concerned that drying it with the machine would send data that would void my contract and make me have to pay for the machine outside insurance (too many hundreds of dollars).
The drops of water coating the inside of the tube are tap water.
I'm concerned about possible mold or bacteria growth, and wondering if I should rewash it, and if so, with what, or do I now need a new tube.
If your tube has not dried in a day, I would rewash it. But you don't need a new tube.
Unless your insurance is really strict I can't see that being an issue. You can run a few mask fit tests. I don't believe your insurance can void your contract if you are running mask fit tests, which is part of the features in your machine.
However, there is nothing your insurance can really do if you use the method in this video. For all they know, you took a nap with a mouth leak.
Double check with them, as these are only my opinions. You can get a Hurricane CPAP dryer if it is still a concern.
What options should the Airsense 10 be in? Just turn the power on & that;s it or?
if you run the Airsense the usual way, it will stop after 30 sec - so chose "test", and it will run as long until you stop it by yourself.
@@sarac178where is test?
It works great ! But you say last resort.. is this actually bad for the machine itself ?
Depends who you ask. Some people are concerned over using your machine for drying, as it is additional wear and tear.
Personally, I don't think its an issue or harmful at all. Especially, if the tube is flowing down. I can dry mine in about 5 minutes (once it drip dries for a bit). So 'wear and tear' is very minimal.
Hey Tristan, Im using an airsense 11 with climate line air 11 heated tube and want to use the philips dreamwear mask. Is there a special adapter to connect the dreamwear mask or am I sol and have to buy a completely different cpap machine?
Hi there, all masks are universal. So the DreamWear mask will fit into the ClimateLine. If it doesn't fit, make sure the quick connect isn't left in the tube from the previous mask. This usually is the case when people find that the mask is not fitting into the tube properly.
My air sense 10 just turns off when trying to run it to dry. Any tips???
Do you have the empty water container for the machine installed? Mine won't run if that box is not in it.
@anonymoid388 My box is installed, and it still only runs for a second or 2... It just turns off..
@@SKEETERBURNS I also wrap the loose end in a towel, which I started doing when water came out of the tube. The towel seems to keep the mask seal message from coming on, but I don't know if it will keep the machine running for you. That is everything I know about using the machine to dry my hose!
Turn off the auto stop/auto off function.
My son has the Resmed Aircurve 10 ST.. i’m finding that it takes forever to dry the climate line heated tubing… I have been using the tube with a few water droplets in it after three days of trying to get it completely dry … I just figured the tube temperature and the humidity would dry out the remaining droplets in tube as my son use it.
For your process..
I am assuming that since there is no water in the chamber, the humidity is turned off , the tube temp is turned off, .do you have to have the machine on any setting such as mask fit to do this.. or just turn it on? The process should take only about five minutes, correct?..Thank you posting this, as we are still so new on journey .
I don't use any specific setting, just run the CPAP machine (without a mask) and a dry tank, until the tube is dry. If you see drops after using during the night, you can be experiencing 'rainout', which is also normal.
If you notice it gets harder to dry over time, there could be small layer of biofilm within the tube, which holds on to drops better. In such case, get a tube cleaner for when you wash your tube!
Video on BioFilm - ruclips.net/video/WJ7YY9R54Y4/видео.html
Video on Rainout - ruclips.net/video/yHWbtT8XY-A/видео.html
@@thecpapstore Thank you .. greatly appreciate it
@@thecpapstore So that is why it is important to clean the tube hose with vinegar as you instructed in previous video to minimize biofilm correct? Thanks for your videos am new to CPAP and had my Air sense 11 for only 2 weeks now. 👍😁
Hey, so I have no idea how to have my machine run by itself? It keeps stopping cause it’s detecting me not wearing a mask? Thank you!
I just did this for the first time. I used the Test Drive setting on mine. Mainly because otherwise it times out due to the mask not being sealed properly. But it also doesn’t record as part of my report to my doctor. I emptied the water tank and set the humidifier to off and the heat to the highest setting. Then ran the test mode through the app. Five minutes later the tube and mask were both completely dry.
So thankful for this video!
Why not just give it a shot of canned air spray ?
The hose is way too long for that to work and canned air has other nonsense in it from the propellant.😊
Clever drying a wet tube by leaving it on a bed 🤦
Ok. Where is the how?
Sorry if this was unclear! Plug your tube into the CPAP machine and turn it on without water in the tank. To minimize drying time with the CPAP, hang dry the tube first and/or run the CPAP at an elevated level.
@@thecpapstore I understand that, most modern cpap machines, air sense 10 or 11 automatically turn off when the mask comes off or isn’t on. How do you have uninterrupted airflow without this happening? Thank you for your response
@@Basillio11 Hi there, thanks for your reply! To stop your CPAP machine from automatically turning off, you will need to turn off your SmartStop or AutoStop feature in your device. You may find this in settings. If not, you will have to go into the clinical menu. We have videos for each machine, but for the AirSense 11 for example, hold the Purple and Blue Buttons (My Options and My Sleep View) for 5 seconds until the Clinical Menu appears. Here, you can adjust your SmartStart and SmartStop settings.
@@thecpapstore thank you for your response. It was really helpful.
Happy to be able to get the tiny droplets gone in 6 minutes. The only problem was Airsense 11 recorded as if I was using it and registering as leakage 120L/min! 😮
this chore is ugggh