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Q&A
Why do I have to use distilled water in my CPAP humidifier?
Water, whether "purified" or not, contains minerals. Distilled water--the kind of water we use in our irons--contains no minerals.
The minerals in water build up in the humidifier chamber, coating rubber/plastic seals and the metal plate at the bottom. If seals are coated, they lose their ability to seal and water will leak from the chamber. We have seen this cause water to back up into the CPAP unit and cause irreversible electronic damage. We have also seen holes develop in the metal plate, causing leaks and rendering the humidifier chamber unusable.
When traveling it can be a nuisance or even difficult to come by distilled water. We have recommended either leaving the humidifier at home for the short duration, or use bottled water only when traveling. Infrequent use of non-distilled water will not cause the damaging build-up of minerals.
Send your CPAP or sleep apnea questions to Melinda at mhertel@ezcpap.com!
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Just a thought...
Does your insurance policy have a high deductible or co-pay, or does your current CPAP provider limit your product choices based on your insurance reimbursement? Consider purchasing your CPAP supplies and submitting the bill to your insurance yourself. CPAP providers who are not contracted with insurance companies are able to offer lower prices, which in turn will lower the amount your insurance company will apply to your deductible/co-pay. And, you will get the products you want--the products that work for you.
For more information, please call 877-392-7270.
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