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Kevco1
Posts: 3 Threads: 1 Joined: Aug 2015
Machine: Phillips c-flex
08-02-2015, 01:58 PM
Hepa Filter install
Hello, I am installing a hepa filter in my machine and the pressure is lower because of it. If I leave it installed can I increase the pressure to accommodate it? if so how much should I increase it? Thank you.
Doc J
Posts: 199 Threads: 4 Joined: Dec 2013
Machine: ResMed S9 AutoSet
08-02-2015, 04:57 PM
RE: Hepa Filter install
I use the after market round plastic filter with no change. Just blowing through it shows me it does not obstruct much at all. What are you using? If you know it is lowering you need to know how much. Is it made for pap? I would want a meter or test to be sure.
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Shastzi
Posts: 1,170 Threads: 1 Joined: Dec 2012
Machine: ResMed S9 Autoset
08-02-2015, 06:10 PM
RE: Hepa Filter install
I didn't think you could fit a CPAP with a HEPA filter without some substantial mods.
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trish6hundred
Posts: 8,263 Threads: 6 Joined: May 2012
Machine: Resmed AirSense 10 AutoSet For Her
08-02-2015, 06:24 PM
RE: Hepa Filter install
Hi Kevco1,
WELCOME! to the forum.! I didn't think you could put a heppa filter in CPAP machines. Hang in there for more answers to your question. Much success to you with your CPAP therapy.
trish6hundred
eseedhouse
Posts: 1,029 Threads: 9 Joined: Dec 2014
Machine: ResMed Airsense 10 Autoset
08-02-2015, 07:49 PM
RE: Hepa Filter install
I think the Resmed machines can be fitted with a hepa filter and if I recall rightly there is a setting for that on the "clinicians" menu.
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justMongo
Posts: 4,633 Threads: 130 Joined: Sep 2013
Machine: ResMed VPAP Auto (S9)
08-02-2015, 07:57 PM
RE: Hepa Filter install
I believe the OP is referring to the antibacterial filter which is housed in round plastic and goes inline with the machine output.
It does add some impedance to the flow circuit; and ReMed machines do have a setting for that filter. ![[Image: hepa-bacterial-viral-cpap-filter.jpg]](http://i923.photobucket.com/albums/ad76/NETTUEMsc4V92qMY/hepa-bacterial-viral-cpap-filter.jpg)
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Shastzi
Posts: 1,170 Threads: 1 Joined: Dec 2012
Machine: ResMed S9 Autoset
RE: Hepa Filter install
This would be a good job for someone with a 3D printer to forge an adaptor so a standard shop-vac filter (or equivalent) could be used on the intake side of the CPAP.
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Kevco1
Posts: 3 Threads: 1 Joined: Aug 2015
Machine: Phillips c-flex
08-03-2015, 01:48 PM
RE: Hepa Filter install
It's actually just a small rectangular filter that goes in behind the foam filter in the back..
OpalRose
Posts: 13,281 Threads: 72 Joined: Nov 2014
Machine: ResMed AirCurve 10 VAuto
08-03-2015, 01:56 PM
RE: Hepa Filter install
(08-03-2015, 01:48 PM)Kevco1 Wrote: It's actually just a small rectangular filter that goes in behind the foam filter in the back.. The small fine white rectangular filter is optional and goes in first, then the black foam filter. I don't see how that impedes the air flow, although these filters should be replaced monthly. The black foam filter can be washed.
OpalRose
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Shastzi
Posts: 1,170 Threads: 1 Joined: Dec 2012
Machine: ResMed S9 Autoset
08-03-2015, 03:41 PM
RE: Hepa Filter install
The small white rectangular filter that goes in with the black foam one is not a HEPA filter.
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