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Re: Machine type

Posted by D.H. on April 13, 2006 at 06:06:17:

In Reply to: Machine type posted by redeyes on April 13, 2006 at 02:59:24:

I’m on my second Fisher & Paykel. I got the first one on 1999. At that time it was the only model with built-in humidification. It developed a leak in 2005; the motor and hotplate were still in good working order. After six years it was time for a replacement. That unit was somewhat noisy. It had a three prong plug and a permanent electrical cord.

The new unit is an F&P HC-334. It is very quiet. It has a two prong plug and a detachable electrical cord. It is compatible with alternating current of ~110 volts (as supplied in Canada and the U.S.) or ~220 volts (as supplied in Europe). This covers just about any country in the world. It can not be plugged into direct current, but can run off of an inverter.

Neither machine had a significant rain-out problem. With either machine, I would fill up the water chamber to the full level at night; very little water is left by morning. In both cases, the machine cannot operate with the water chamber, as there’s no way to attach the hose without it.

I’ve traveled extensively with the old one (nine countries on four continents). I’ve only traveled once with the new one so far. A CPAP is medical equipment and should always be carried on to a plane, train, or bus; never checked-in.

I don’t think that there’s anything wrong with the ResMed units, but my experience is with F&P units.

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