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How to make a CPAP hose cover to prevent condensation and rain-out

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Summary: These steps will show you how to make a quick and easy CPAP tube cover with items you already have around your house. This can be a quick fix or for long term use.

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I work as a Lead RPSGT (Registered Polysomnographic Sleep Technologist...aka Sleep Tech) as well as sleep study scoring for several independent sleep labs. I plan to offer several...read more

Difficulty: Easy
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  1. Step 1
    All the Materials.
    All the Materials.

    Gather your CPAP tubing, 3-5 Rubber bands, and a bath towel (or two pillow cases) on a flat surface (preferably a table).

  2. Step 2
    Hose Cover Ready for rolling.
    Hose Cover Ready for rolling.

    Lay the bath towel out flat. Position the tubing next to the edge on the bath towel so that both are horizontal in relation to you.

  3. Step 3
    All rolled up like a Mobster rolling up a snitch in some carpet.
    All rolled up like a Mobster rolling up a snitch in some carpet.

    Now roll the tubing up with the bath towel around it like it's a carpet roll.

  4. Step 4

    Now put a rubber band around the far end of the wrapped up tube. You may have to twist the rubber band after it's on so that it is more snug.

  5. Step 5

    Repeat Step #4 with the other end of the tubing. Put another Rubber Band in the middle of the tubing too. You may want to put on a couple more rubber bands in more positions on the tubing to keep the tube cover tight.

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cb4me said

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on 9/15/2009 I tried several homemade versions but finally ended up buying one off ebay. :D

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on 9/10/2009 Thanks, I have sleep apnea, therefore I have to use the CPAP at night, a much smaller version than at the hospital, but thanks so much for your tips, and I will continue to read your articles. Thanks.

goodselfme said

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on 9/8/2009 Your deatiled written info was wonderful for preventing condensation from forming on the CPAP tube with a cover. 5*.

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