Hey Nicko I sent an email to the TGA in Oz asking what are they doing now US has stopped allowing sales of Phillips cpap machines, response we are watching. Can we Aussies not put some pressure on these fools or politicians to do the same as US and get them to start thinking about the Australian peoples health not just sit around doing nothing. I was sucked in but I would love to get them to stop selling these to people especially when the customer has not been made aware of the recall. Some of the providers over here especially chemists are still selling them saying they are the best.
Hey mate, i hear ya loud and clear and i've thought about this long and hard over the past 3 years. I'm almost at a point with the audience where as a collective we have some power and can make politicians and health agencies take notice. With an email list of over 100,000 and an open rate of 60% we can probably put 20-40 thousands emails (if i can get people to take action) in the inbox of a politician or health agency in a few days. Those numbers are difficult to ignore and it will certainly put them on notice. Cheers
@@CPAPReviews I agree as a group we can stand up to them and demand they start acting on our behalf not the big guns. Anything you need just shout I’m in and I’m sure most Aussies are in, even if America starts one I will join in cause we are all in the same boat we ALL got screwed over by Phillips and enough is enough. 👍🏻
Especially not good given how warm these devices get with use. I keep mine in the wardrobe and it's noticably warm and humid in that room compared to the bedroom. Thanks for the vid.
The manufacturers of these devices must love you for sharing this tip Uncle Nicko. The DME company that sold me my Resmed was most adamant, that I was to never open up the device. I own it, it's my machine, so I'll pop the hood whenever it pleases me to do so. Thank you for these useful videos. Much appreciated.
Is there another insulating material that can replace the foam? If so, what is it? Also, although you said it's silly in the Resmed Airsense 11 ... could you break one down and show us? Or, do you already have a video with that? Thanks.
My opinion, and I have been working for years both with oxygen concentrators and CPAP devices, it should not be that big problem in concentrators as it certainly is in CPAP. The oxygen concentrator uses ambient air and draws it through a suction filter that retains even the tiniest dust. That air enters a closed system of oxygen concentrators and passes through at least three filters, and dont have a contact with internal parts of the apparatus, such as the situation with the cpap device. Ofcourse you have to pay attention, nothing is certain anymore.
Yeah I recall the info that came with my slightly newer (20, 21?) one. Some verbage about the HEPA filter and when to replace it. That is one hellofa expensive filter. But it "sounds" like the air is highly filter before I stick the hose up my nose. If it blocks up the expensive HEPA filter, it would be my wallet that has to suck it up!
@@doubledranch871 I dont know where are you from, but in my country (Serbia) the price for that filter is less than 30€, and it should be change from 2000 to 4000 working hours.. The price is not small but for that period of time i think its ok..
thanks for doing these videos! I have been subscribed and checking them out for awhile now. One question for clarification. There has never been any of these foam issues/recalls with any of the Philips Respironics oxygen concentrators, correct?
The foam's only for noise reduction in these right? So removing it shouldn't affect performance or safety or anything otherwise should it? Not sure any DME would willingly open up one of them for you much less do it in front of you. They'd probably claim liability issues to keep you out of their servicing area to prevent you watching.
@@CPAPReviews Ha! The DMEs in my neck of the woods are known for their lack...lack of knowledge, lack of interest, lack of desire to provide customer service... so yeah, definitely DIY interest here. That's one of the greatest things about your channel... awesome, informative teardowns.
@@snospmoht3252?Ha! The DMEs in my neck of the woods are known for their lack...lack of knowledge, lack of interest, lack of desire to provide customer service? So a Lot of Loser Lackies?
I suppose there’s also foam in my resmed air-sense auto for her is that why it might say get a new one after 5 years, just curious am new to all this. 😢
Wow, That's amazing. I did not think about foam being in those oxygen concentrators. We're getting nailed from every side. Thanks for the video. No wonder there are so many people with breathing problems. We will soon have to start living in a bubble.....Lol. One thing I'm thankful for, we live in a cooler climate with no extreme heat or humidity.( Newfoundland, Canada)
I always love your videos Niko! Also a nice bonus is listening to your Aussie slang! I don’t know how you guys come up with your slang but it’s always awesome! Anyway hope all is well with you and your family “Down Under”!
id be more interested in a breakdown of a Respironics everflow concentrator. im sure they all use the same foam for sound deadening in side those cabinets
How would companies not know about the degradation of the foam? Proper testing would have discovered it! There are so many better insulation materials to use, but obviously they took the cheap way. It's never about our safety and always about the money.
Thank you I did not know that I have one not that brand but , only the little filter has been ck , I will call and get them to check k it out Thank you again
@snospmoht3252 like most, it certainly does. The foam is chemically different from philips stuff. I saw the reports ages back, it is a different structure physically (open/closed cell etc) and the base material it is made from was something natural like (soy ? canola ? ....) Woyld.have to look it up to be sure, but the philips stuff was.known to not be suitable, I have worked on very old LM units that were all perfect. I know they had not had a single case of foam degradation when the reports were done, despite same foam for >15 years.
Hey Nicko I sent an email to the TGA in Oz asking what are they doing now US has stopped allowing sales of Phillips cpap machines, response we are watching. Can we Aussies not put some pressure on these fools or politicians to do the same as US and get them to start thinking about the Australian peoples health not just sit around doing nothing. I was sucked in but I would love to get them to stop selling these to people especially when the customer has not been made aware of the recall. Some of the providers over here especially chemists are still selling them saying they are the best.
Hey mate, i hear ya loud and clear and i've thought about this long and hard over the past 3 years. I'm almost at a point with the audience where as a collective we have some power and can make politicians and health agencies take notice. With an email list of over 100,000 and an open rate of 60% we can probably put 20-40 thousands emails (if i can get people to take action) in the inbox of a politician or health agency in a few days. Those numbers are difficult to ignore and it will certainly put them on notice. Cheers
@@CPAPReviews I agree as a group we can stand up to them and demand they start acting on our behalf not the big guns. Anything you need just shout I’m in and I’m sure most Aussies are in, even if America starts one I will join in cause we are all in the same boat we ALL got screwed over by Phillips and enough is enough. 👍🏻
Especially not good given how warm these devices get with use. I keep mine in the wardrobe and it's noticably warm and humid in that room compared to the bedroom. Thanks for the vid.
Is there another insulating material that you could replace the foam with?
That the Bean Counters would approve?
The manufacturers of these devices must love you for sharing this tip Uncle Nicko. The DME company that sold me my Resmed was most adamant, that I was to never open up the device. I own it, it's my machine, so I'll pop the hood whenever it pleases me to do so. Thank you for these useful videos. Much appreciated.
Wouldn't it be a dream it they actually did their jobs and made safe and effective gear that we didn't have to check!
Is there another insulating material that can replace the foam? If so, what is it? Also, although you said it's silly in the Resmed Airsense 11 ... could you break one down and show us? Or, do you already have a video with that? Thanks.
@@CPAPReviews Amen brother!
My opinion, and I have been working for years both with oxygen concentrators and CPAP devices, it should not be that big problem in concentrators as it certainly is in CPAP. The oxygen concentrator uses ambient air and draws it through a suction filter that retains even the tiniest dust. That air enters a closed system of oxygen concentrators and passes through at least three filters, and dont have a contact with internal parts of the apparatus, such as the situation with the cpap device. Ofcourse you have to pay attention, nothing is certain anymore.
Yeah I recall the info that came with my slightly newer (20, 21?) one. Some verbage
about the HEPA filter and when to replace it. That is one hellofa expensive filter.
But it "sounds" like the air is highly filter before I stick the hose up my nose.
If it blocks up the expensive HEPA filter, it would be my wallet that has to suck it up!
@@doubledranch871 I dont know where are you from, but in my country (Serbia) the price for that filter is less than 30€, and it should be change from 2000 to 4000 working hours.. The price is not small but for that period of time i think its ok..
thanks for doing these videos! I have been subscribed and checking them out for awhile now. One question for clarification. There has never been any of these foam issues/recalls with any of the Philips Respironics oxygen concentrators, correct?
I would almost bet my house on it that Philips Respironics O2 concentrators are full of this stuff
@@CPAPReviews I'm right there with you...
The foam's only for noise reduction in these right? So removing it shouldn't affect performance or safety or anything otherwise should it? Not sure any DME would willingly open up one of them for you much less do it in front of you. They'd probably claim liability issues to keep you out of their servicing area to prevent you watching.
So the DME's do no servicing of equipment? In that case, open it up yourself as my 8 year old son could do it. Cheers
@@CPAPReviews Ha! The DMEs in my neck of the woods are known for their lack...lack of knowledge, lack of interest, lack of desire to provide customer service... so yeah, definitely DIY interest here. That's one of the greatest things about your channel... awesome, informative teardowns.
@@snospmoht3252?Ha! The DMEs in my neck of the woods are known for their lack...lack of knowledge, lack of interest, lack of desire to provide customer service?
So a Lot of Loser Lackies?
I suppose there’s also foam in my resmed air-sense auto for her is that why it might say get a new one after 5 years, just curious am new to all this. 😢
Nah i think that's likely just greed
@@CPAPReviewsBet on it!!!
The foam should look mickey mouse? Is that good?
Perhaps = grouse, which is better than good.
Wow, That's amazing. I did not think about foam being in those oxygen concentrators. We're getting nailed from every side. Thanks for the video. No wonder there are so many people with breathing problems. We will soon have to start living in a bubble.....Lol. One thing I'm thankful for, we live in a cooler climate with no extreme heat or humidity.( Newfoundland, Canada)
I always love your videos Niko! Also a nice bonus is listening to your Aussie slang! I don’t know how you guys come up with your slang but it’s always awesome! Anyway hope all is well with you and your family “Down Under”!
You wouldn't happen to have access to a Resperonics Oxygen concentrator , to see what it's foam make up is like.
id be more interested in a breakdown of a Respironics everflow concentrator. im sure they all use the same foam for sound deadening in side those cabinets
How would companies not know about the degradation of the foam? Proper testing would have discovered it! There are so many better insulation materials to use, but obviously they took the cheap way. It's never about our safety and always about the money.
Thank you I did not know that I have one not that brand but , only the little filter has been ck , I will call and get them to check k it out Thank you again
U sure you are using a big enough screwdriver Nicko?? 😅
my wife says the same thing!
@@CPAPReviews Lucky you buddy.
I've got an old Devilbiss DV5 CPAP.
Can I pull all of the foam out of it and then just keep it as a backup device?
If the foam is in good condition you probably don't even need to remove it
what about the lowenstein primsa?
Good question.
Proven safe. Retested for tga after the Philips saga. Passed even the new EU standards
@milanpintar: Wish I could find one of those for sale in the USA. I think it would be worth
the bars of gold that it costs......
@@damian2079 Does it have any internal foam in it?
@snospmoht3252 like most, it certainly does. The foam is chemically different from philips stuff. I saw the reports ages back, it is a different structure physically (open/closed cell etc) and the base material it is made from was something natural like (soy ? canola ? ....) Woyld.have to look it up to be sure, but the philips stuff was.known to not be suitable, I have worked on very old LM units that were all perfect.
I know they had not had a single case of foam degradation when the reports were done, despite same foam for >15 years.