Sleepweaver masks

[symmit]

Well I have bitten the bullet and treated myself to an early birthday present and ordered my sleepweaver mask today after reading the reviews and recommendation from Symmit why not try it. My nose is a bit sore today where the silicone has rubbed overnight hopefully in a few days this won't happen. Also with the offer of money back from Intus I really have nothing to lose.

Give it a few nights of getting used to, and watch the videos on the sleepweaver site when it arrives in order to minimise the leaks. I really can't recommend this mask enough, no sore nose, no mask marks and only if you sleep awkardly will you get some light marks from the headgear (got them in a hotel room this week after falling asleep face down...)

[jackieb]

How long do you normally wait for the sleepweaver mask to be delivered ordered mine on 3rd March paid £5.00 + vat for delivery but am still waiting does it come by post or courier.

[jackieb]

Sleepweaver Mask

I got my sleepweaver mask yesterday so used it last night there was a couple of times during the night that it did leak but I think I will need a few nights as you say to fit into it.Other reviews I have read are right the straps touch the bottom of my ears not underneath and a part of the material near my cheek area feels a bit rough but nothing that can't be sorted but oh boy did I have a nice sleep first time for about a week.

[Barely Awake]

I got my sleepweaver mask yesterday so used it last night there was a couple of times during the night that it did leak but I think I will need a few nights as you say to fit into it.Other reviews I have read are right the straps touch the bottom of my ears not underneath and a part of the material near my cheek area feels a bit rough but nothing that can't be sorted but oh boy did I have a nice sleep first time for about a week.

Would be interested to learn how you solve your headgear probelms as I encountered the same thing.

[dozi lad]

Well, I’ve been following this thread with interest and would now like to throw in my contribution.
Bought a SleapWeaver recently (thanks to James’s offer) and have now tried it over four nights.
As a previous full face mask user, I found it surprisingly easy to change to a nasal mask.
Fitting and adjustment were comparatively easy and the seal is good. It’s extremely comfortable and my oximeter stats show that I slept reasonably well.
BUT I have to resurrect the hose issue. Although I have the hose lying on top of my downie, whenever I turn over (which is frequently) the hose does not follow and I have to move it by hand to stop it pulling the mask sideways and causing leakage. Have tried a hose lift but this doesn’t make much difference.
As a result, I am returning to my Quattro full face, which at least allows the hose to follow my movements and gives me a good night.
Any comments on how to help the hose problems with the SleapWeaver would be most welcome.

[symmit]

Any comments on how to help the hose problems with the SleapWeaver would be most welcome.

I pulled my machine on top of me due to this (that "damp" feeling when the humidifier drops warm water on your face is nothing compared to the "clunk" of the apap hitting your skull).

Solution for me was to get a much longer hose and run it down towards my feet and then back up to the machine. I use a hose huggie cover so it's under my quilt and have not had a problem since - plenty of slack.

I have had a new issue though (which caused me to use my Forma for a few nights) in that the hose huggie slid down and the rubber end of the hose rubbed on my lip for night and caused it to be irritated and dry out / chap.

Great cure for chapped lips - full face mask and humidifier up to max.

[Barely Awake]

Well, I’ve been following this thread with interest and would now like to throw in my contribution.
Bought a SleapWeaver recently (thanks to James’s offer) and have now tried it over four nights.
As a previous full face mask user, I found it surprisingly easy to change to a nasal mask.
Fitting and adjustment were comparatively easy and the seal is good. It’s extremely comfortable and my oximeter stats show that I slept reasonably well.
BUT I have to resurrect the hose issue. Although I have the hose lying on top of my downie, whenever I turn over (which is frequently) the hose does not follow and I have to move it by hand to stop it pulling the mask sideways and causing leakage. Have tried a hose lift but this doesn’t make much difference.
As a result, I am returning to my Quattro full face, which at least allows the hose to follow my movements and gives me a good night.
Any comments on how to help the hose problems with the SleapWeaver would be most welcome.

Sorry if this merely echoes obvious things you have tried already. Have you tried a bit more loop in the hose and positioning the hose lift at various points say along the head of the bed or up and down the side you most turn towards? Hose lifts are not all the same so does yours swivel? Aside wearing PJs or a T shirt and using a velcro hose clip I can't think at present of anything else that might help.

[Sparticus]

Sorry if this merely echoes obvious things you have tried already. Have you tried a bit more loop in the hose and positioning the hose lift at various points say along the head of the bed or up and down the side you most turn towards? Hose lifts are not all the same so does yours swivel? Aside wearing PJs or a T shirt and using a velcro hose clip I can't think at present of anything else that might help.

I think you have made a wize choice the quattro fullface mask is the best all rounder

[quincy31]

Sleepweaver

ordered this mask and couldn't wait to go to bed. How disappointed I was. This mask leaks all over. There is no seal at all. My eyes were so sore after about an hour I took it off. I have attempted to wear it at least 5 times since. No chance. I am sending it back and am hopeful they will refund the cost.
Poppy don't waste your money..

[quincy31]

sleepweaver mask

Anyone tried one of these cloth CPAP masks?

http://www.sleepweaver.com/

hate it..leaks all over the place. returning for a refund hopefully

[symmit]

Quincy - have you watched the videos re fitting etc?

[KarenH]

Where did you get the longer hose?

I pulled my machine on top of me due to this (that "damp" feeling when the humidifier drops warm water on your face is nothing compared to the "clunk" of the apap hitting your skull).

Solution for me was to get a much longer hose and run it down towards my feet and then back up to the machine. I use a hose huggie cover so it's under my quilt and have not had a problem since - plenty of slack.

I have had a new issue though (which caused me to use my Forma for a few nights) in that the hose huggie slid down and the rubber end of the hose rubbed on my lip for night and caused it to be irritated and dry out / chap.

Great cure for chapped lips - full face mask and humidifier up to max.

I am using a sleepweaver with a lot more success than the swift nasal pillows. However, the nasal pillow mask gives an extention to the hose length which I am now missing. Like you I have a hose huggie and clip which helps but if you could advice me how to get a longer hose (Resmed Escape II) I would be grateful. Thanks

[Barely Awake]

There's a ten foot hose here:

http://www.eu-pap.co.uk/10ft-heavy-duty-tubing.html

I also bought a connector to link two hoses together, but now can't spot it.

[symmit]

10 foot hose at Intus

I got mine from an Ebay seller but there's none on there at the moment - ebay uk pull lots of CPAP related stuff!

[Barely Awake]

To those using a Sleepweaver - how is your headgear holding up?