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I am hoping some of the more experienced users of Resmed machines can help.

 

I have an S8 Vantage and have used it since December.  I like that machine better than my M series Apap.  However I find that the filters on the S8 aren't as effective as those on the M series.  The M series has a foam filter that is washable and then a micro filter that is disposable.  The micro filter helps with allergens and I replace it regularly in the M series when using it.  I have found that the filters on the S8 lack in this area and hardly ever appear to be "dirty".  I have resorted to purchasing the filters that attach between the hose and the machine to help control the gunk I am breathing in.  I would like to see if there any alternatives to help with the cost since these filters can be more expensive.

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Not sure if it is the same filter that I am thinking of. Try cutting a piece off of your furnace/air filter. cut it to fit. This is what I do on my S8 Auto II. You can buy one air filter for $8. It will last a while.
ARe you referring to the Blue/white filers on the back? I live in FL... not sure what a furnace filter looks like, but I like the idea as I just had to reorder new ones for my S8 Auto II
Yeah. It seems that the blue and white filters do NOT do as good of job as the M series foam and micro filters on filtering out the gunk.

Which furnace filter do you use Rock? Are they the hepa type?
yes they are the hepa type. I have used the others in a pinch for myself and family members. I seem to spend quite a bit of time rebiulding PAPs now. The Walmart brand is $8.

sleepycarol said:
Yeah. It seems that the blue and white filters do NOT do as good of job as the M series foam and micro filters on filtering out the gunk.

Which furnace filter do you use Rock? Are they the hepa type?
Gonna check out the aisle at Walmart's next time I go. I typically avoid WalMart at all cost - even though my son works at the local one.

Thanks for the tip.

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