White stuff I can't clean out - SleepGuide2024-03-19T10:35:56Zhttps://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/white-stuff-i-cant-clean-out?feed=yes&xn_auth=noYou know there isn't always t…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-04-11:2549090:Comment:173522009-04-11T16:15:39.272Zcathy huffmanhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/cathyhuffman
You know there isn't always truth in advertising. I would switch brands of distilled waters and see if you still have a problem. You might also want to check/ change your filters maybe it is something that is being pulled into the water by the air.
You know there isn't always truth in advertising. I would switch brands of distilled waters and see if you still have a problem. You might also want to check/ change your filters maybe it is something that is being pulled into the water by the air. I use distilled water but I h…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-04-10:2549090:Comment:172862009-04-10T22:07:33.331ZConnieKhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/ConnieKing
I use distilled water but I have tested another chamber with tap for 6 mos. I soaked it in vinegar & water 3:1 ratio. The calcium deposits came clean. I rinsed really well & have used the chamber. Vinegar is a great natural disinfectant to use on your equipment.
I use distilled water but I have tested another chamber with tap for 6 mos. I soaked it in vinegar & water 3:1 ratio. The calcium deposits came clean. I rinsed really well & have used the chamber. Vinegar is a great natural disinfectant to use on your equipment. Problem solved.....I took the…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-04-10:2549090:Comment:171812009-04-10T07:03:23.009ZDawnhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/Dawn54
Problem solved.....I took the tank with me to my regular check up with the pulmonologist. As soon as they heard "white stuff" they didn't even need to look...just said to throw that tank out and that I was able to get a replacement tank every six months along with the replacements of all the other equipment. It was an "upgraded" tank I got...a deeper reservoir. I also got a new set of Nasal prongs "For women." Comes in a fancy lite blue bag...and the nasal piece is curved to better fit above my…
Problem solved.....I took the tank with me to my regular check up with the pulmonologist. As soon as they heard "white stuff" they didn't even need to look...just said to throw that tank out and that I was able to get a replacement tank every six months along with the replacements of all the other equipment. It was an "upgraded" tank I got...a deeper reservoir. I also got a new set of Nasal prongs "For women." Comes in a fancy lite blue bag...and the nasal piece is curved to better fit above my upper lip and the whole prong set up is smaller and fits better. Sure pays to get my rear into the office once in a while....<br />
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I honestly was not aware that the tank was able to be replaced every six months like the other equipment. I've had that tank since I first got the machine over two years ago. I m going to hang onto it and try some of the mentioned remedies and see if anything clears it. I like have spare equipment around. I Agree with Mike. Get a new…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-04-09:2549090:Comment:170622009-04-09T19:12:15.949ZRockRpsgthttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/RockHinkle
I Agree with Mike. Get a new one. If you can't right away try using a little lemon juice, salt, and ice with a little water. Cover and shake. Little trick I learned to clean out coffee pots in the restaurant industry.<br />
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<cite>Mike said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/white-stuff-i-cant-clean-out#2549090Comment16924"><div>Dawn, it just occurred to me that the best thing for you to do would be to toss the humidifier and just replace it with a new one. these things…</div>
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I Agree with Mike. Get a new one. If you can't right away try using a little lemon juice, salt, and ice with a little water. Cover and shake. Little trick I learned to clean out coffee pots in the restaurant industry.<br />
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<cite>Mike said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/white-stuff-i-cant-clean-out#2549090Comment16924"><div>Dawn, it just occurred to me that the best thing for you to do would be to toss the humidifier and just replace it with a new one. these things are supposed to be switched out every few months anyway, and if you have insurance or Medicare, it will be reimbursed at no/little charge to you. Can you toss it and replace?</div>
</blockquote> Medicare will replace the hum…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-04-09:2549090:Comment:169792009-04-09T12:22:01.071ZJudyhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/Judy
Medicare will replace the humidifier water tank every six months. Other insurances often follow Medicare practices.<br />
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I've used nothng but distilled water in my Humidaire 3i since October 2006 and am still using the original water tank that came w/it. I seldom empty and clean it, usually only when traveling. When I do clean it I just use a Polident Denture Cleanser tablet and very warm water w/a vinegar rinse. And this tank is just as clear as when new.<br />
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However, I am in Michigan and not one of…
Medicare will replace the humidifier water tank every six months. Other insurances often follow Medicare practices.<br />
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I've used nothng but distilled water in my Humidaire 3i since October 2006 and am still using the original water tank that came w/it. I seldom empty and clean it, usually only when traveling. When I do clean it I just use a Polident Denture Cleanser tablet and very warm water w/a vinegar rinse. And this tank is just as clear as when new.<br />
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However, I am in Michigan and not one of the hot, humid southern states. The only trouble with most in…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-04-09:2549090:Comment:169642009-04-09T12:04:16.084Zsleepycarolhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/sleepycarol
The only trouble with most insurance is that you have to have your deductible met before the insurance will kick in and help. If you have a high deductible and are strapped for cash it can be difficult, at times, to replace items -- especially if you use a brick and mortar DME as they charge more than online dealers.
The only trouble with most insurance is that you have to have your deductible met before the insurance will kick in and help. If you have a high deductible and are strapped for cash it can be difficult, at times, to replace items -- especially if you use a brick and mortar DME as they charge more than online dealers. Dawn, it just occurred to me…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-04-09:2549090:Comment:169242009-04-09T04:34:59.868ZMikehttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/MichaelG
Dawn, it just occurred to me that the best thing for you to do would be to toss the humidifier and just replace it with a new one. these things are supposed to be switched out every few months anyway, and if you have insurance or Medicare, it will be reimbursed at no/little charge to you. Can you toss it and replace?
Dawn, it just occurred to me that the best thing for you to do would be to toss the humidifier and just replace it with a new one. these things are supposed to be switched out every few months anyway, and if you have insurance or Medicare, it will be reimbursed at no/little charge to you. Can you toss it and replace? Dawn, You are absolutely righ…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-04-09:2549090:Comment:169052009-04-09T01:47:00.441ZRuth Rayceenhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/RuthRayceen
Dawn, You are absolutely right to check the status of the humidiffier with your Doctor. Calcium deposits look like a white material, some of it can be scraped away, others form an almost ceramic surface. . If deposits in a humidifier can be compared to calcium deposits inside a hot water tank, the heat from the electrical or gas source bakes them firmly to the sides of the tank.. I wonder if this could have happened with your humidifier? Perhaps if the humidifier ran dry several times,it might…
Dawn, You are absolutely right to check the status of the humidiffier with your Doctor. Calcium deposits look like a white material, some of it can be scraped away, others form an almost ceramic surface. . If deposits in a humidifier can be compared to calcium deposits inside a hot water tank, the heat from the electrical or gas source bakes them firmly to the sides of the tank.. I wonder if this could have happened with your humidifier? Perhaps if the humidifier ran dry several times,it might be hot enough to bake the calcium deposits to the bottom of your humidifier. You might let SleepGuide know what your doctor tells you. RuthR, Yeah, I was admonished by my…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-04-08:2549090:Comment:166572009-04-08T02:26:51.888Zamott1973https://www.sleepguide.com/profile/amott1973
Yeah, I was admonished by my respiratory therapist about it too. That's why I've been a lot better about it lately. Although I'll usually just go without water at all to avoid having to mess with filling it up. (Lazy, I know!)
Yeah, I was admonished by my respiratory therapist about it too. That's why I've been a lot better about it lately. Although I'll usually just go without water at all to avoid having to mess with filling it up. (Lazy, I know!) maybe this is BS, but i heard…tag:www.sleepguide.com,2009-04-08:2549090:Comment:166542009-04-08T02:24:59.069ZSleepy Boyhttps://www.sleepguide.com/profile/SleepyBoy
maybe this is BS, but i heard somewhere that you could get a respiratory disease from using tap water instead of distilled. food for thought...<br />
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<cite>amott1973 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/white-stuff-i-cant-clean-out?page=1&commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A16637&x=1#2549090Comment16637"><div>I've been notoriously bad about using tap water in my humidifier and get those hard water deposits. Ever since I had to get my second replacement tank I've…</div>
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maybe this is BS, but i heard somewhere that you could get a respiratory disease from using tap water instead of distilled. food for thought...<br />
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<cite>amott1973 said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.sleepguide.com/forum/topics/white-stuff-i-cant-clean-out?page=1&commentId=2549090%3AComment%3A16637&x=1#2549090Comment16637"><div>I've been notoriously bad about using tap water in my humidifier and get those hard water deposits. Ever since I had to get my second replacement tank I've been a lot better though. My resp therapist said I could get a new reservoir every 6 months or so though, so maybe it's just time for a new one. (Maybe even sometimes the distilled water has some minerals in there. After all, if they're passing tap water off as spring water/drinking water, who knows how far you can trust them.)</div>
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