(02-17-2019, 07:25 PM)Sleeprider Wrote: Your machine is about to fail. Get a new one or jump on a replacement on Craigslist. Repair parts are not available to consumers, and repairs are far more expensive than that machine is worth.  If you want new, Supplier #33 is a good source for discounted machines. Used machines with limited hours are usually available on Craigslist and other used markets. I would focus on a Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset or Philips Respironics Remstar Auto.  You should qualify for a replacement under insurance if your deductibles and copay are reasonable.  I would think the VA can get you setup quickly. This is not your problem, and I would buy used rather than try to repair for a backup.

(02-17-2019, 07:36 PM)Fats Drywaller Wrote: SR, a heads-up: Phoenix's photo says "BiPAP autoSV Advanced", so an Airsense or a REMstar Auto won't do it.

(02-17-2019, 07:56 PM)PhoenixRising Wrote:

(02-17-2019, 07:25 PM)Sleeprider Wrote: Your machine is about to fail. Get a new one or jump on a replacement on Craigslist. Repair parts are not available to consumers, and repairs are far more expensive than that machine is worth.  If you want new,  is a good source for discounted machines. Used machines with limited hours are usually available on Craigslist and other used markets. I would focus on a Resmed Airsense 10 Autoset or Philips Respironics Remstar Auto.  You should qualify for a replacement under insurance if your deductibles and copay are reasonable.  I would think the VA can get you setup quickly. This is not your problem, and I would buy used rather than try to repair for a backup.

Thank you for your reply.

I do have a free replacement coming from the VA this week. I believe it is going to be a Respironics Dreamstation.

I have access to an excellent electronics technician that does micro soldering. He can replace the little electric motor.... if that is the issue. Should be less expensive than a new one.

I recently obtained my CDL-A and possibly could do over-the-road driving in the future. I would need a 2nd machine as a mobile unit for the truck. Not going to do/un-do my primary machine for that purpose.

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(02-17-2019, 07:36 PM)Fats Drywaller Wrote: SR, a heads-up: Phoenix's photo says "BiPAP autoSV Advanced", so an Airsense or a REMstar Auto won't do it.

 Correct. I have Complex Sleep Apnea which requires that.

(02-17-2019, 08:04 PM)Sleeprider Wrote: Missed the photo! That is something you might want to put in the profile. The Auto SV Advanced will be worth the repair. This is probably the "pneumatic block" or the fan. It's an expensive repair, but much less than a replacement. Make a call to  and they will provide an estimate for repairs.

(02-17-2019, 08:50 PM)PhoenixRising Wrote:

(02-17-2019, 08:04 PM)Sleeprider Wrote: Missed the photo! That is something you might want to put in the profile. The Auto SV Advanced will be worth the repair. This is probably the "pneumatic block" or the fan. It's an expensive repair, but much less than a replacement. Make a call to  and they will provide an estimate for repairs.

Will do!

Murrysville eh ??    My wife worked at the McDonalds there back in 1982. I grew up in Greensburg. My wife is from Salem Twp ... William Penn Estates right off Rt 22 at 819. Real close to that huge gas pipeline explosion a couple years ago. She had family in Murrysville, Level Green and Trafford. I have a brother in Export.   

 I've seen Respironics is located there as well.

(02-17-2019, 10:59 PM)OMyMyOHellYes Wrote: I've heard that there was a lot number of those units that had faulty turbo-encabulators.  Probably need to have that serviced, but I don't know if you can find on still out there  They're becoming kind of rare.