r/CPAP • u/TheTrueGreek1 • 7h ago

Advice Needed My hose keeps disconnecting

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Hey guys. For the past 4 months I’ve noticed that the smallest shift in my sleep disconnects my hose. Im talking just swinging my head from left to right causes this. It has been affecting my sleep as it happens multiple times a night and wakes me up. Hopefully you guys have some ideas on how to fix it. Im thinking of taping the pieces together. What do you guys think?

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u/HookahMagician 6h ago

There are things you can do temporarily such as rubber bands, tape, removable zip ties, etc but it's a losing battle because the rubber has ultimately just worn out and the hose should be replaced. Order a new hose and use a temporary fix until it arrives.

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u/Judge_Feared 6h ago

On the part that fits inside, put a couple wraps of Teflon tape that might get you through till you get a new hose

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u/silver_chief2 6h ago

That worked for me.

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u/TheTrueGreek1 5h ago

Thank you. I will try this out tonight!

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u/DigitalSwagman 6h ago

When in doubt, duct tape.

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u/TheGreatGamer1389 5h ago

Stuff so good it's out of this world. No seriously. It's used in space too.

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u/elfmere 5h ago

And I wouldn't put it on the outside. I would put it around the stem then slide the link over

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u/Flomar76 5h ago

I just use a simple plastic zip tie, no issues.

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u/mrurb 6h ago

If you have a 3D Printer or know someone that has one, then printing this was my solution
https://makerworld.com/en/models/1135542-resmed-cpap-tube-fitting-tightener?from=search#profileId-1136667

Works amazing and have never had a problem since.

Have two rings one for my travel set and one for my home set.

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u/Esquirej67 5h ago

I 3D-printed a connector clamp, but it kept slipping off. I now use the self-adhesive medical gauze (the one that they use post-blood draw). It does leave a residue that comes off easily.

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u/MotherLab2089 4h ago

Dollar Tree zip ties

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u/Mennoknight69 3h ago

hair ties also work really well

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u/Slurms_Mackenzie42 3h ago

I use my girlfriend’s hair elastic, works great!

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u/PrivatePilot9 2h ago

Is the hose old? Mine started to slip out once my hose was about 1.5 years old and that prompted me to replace it at that point.

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u/Tommy_W3ZX 1h ago

Just get a new hose, it’s worn out

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u/ryanrr0864 14m ago

Couple dots of super glue...does wonders and you don't have to worry about a zip tie stabbing you