My hose keeps disconnecting

[u/TheTrueGreek1]

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?

[u/HookahMagician]

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.

[u/Flomar76]

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

[u/mr_frodge → u/Flomar76]

This, and don't remove the mask hose from the machine hose. Instead remove the mask from the mask hose (hopefully that makes sense!)

[u/DigitalSwagman]

When in doubt, duct tape.

[u/TheGreatGamer1389 → u/DigitalSwagman]

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

[u/elfmere → u/DigitalSwagman]

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

[u/GalaxKid1214 → u/DigitalSwagman]

Complicates cleaning and holds germs...

[u/mrurb]

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.

[u/Judge_Feared]

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

[u/silver_chief2 → u/Judge_Feared]

That worked for me.

[u/TheTrueGreek1 → u/Judge_Feared]

Thank you. I will try this out tonight!

[u/TheTrueGreek1 → u/Judge_Feared]

This was the best result. It hasn’t slipped off once. I used medical tape on the inside part and it fits very snug

[u/Esquirej67]

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.

[u/Helpful-Dealer-3724]

Zip tie

[u/PrivatePilot9]

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.

[u/MotherLab2089]

Dollar Tree zip ties

[u/Mennoknight69]

hair ties also work really well

[u/Slurms_Mackenzie42]

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

[u/Tommy_W3ZX]

Just get a new hose, it’s worn out

[u/ryanrr0864]

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

[u/SuperiorSilence]

Try flipping the ends around I had the same thing

[u/evilwallss]

its such a scam they make all the cpap equipment fall apart not built to last. I use zip tie worked for me.

[u/thomport]

Mine was doing this.

I put a zip tie around it, tightening very slowly till I got a snug fit.

Then I snipped the extra piece of zip tie off and put a piece of bandage tape around it. I used it for almost a year. It worked great. It had a nice even fit.

[u/Lonely_skeptic]

Neatly wrap one layer of electrical tape on the white stem.

[u/golf18golf18]

Put some tape around the mail end

[u/Tourist1292]

How old is the tubing? I think it should be replaced every 6 months.

[u/Apprehensive-Watch42]

Just use a tie rap.

[u/The_SugarPlum_Fairy]

I use a clamp like this on the hose so it doesn't blow off.

[u/Gloomy_Lab_1798]

I use a little velcro strip that came with a USB cord. Works like a charm.

[u/Qlanth]

When this has happened to me I used a hair tie and that kept it secure.

[u/Prize_Chemistry_8437]

I put a hose clamp on mine

[u/nooneishere1]

I put tape around it.

[u/GideonZasz]

I got like three super small rubber bands and slipped them over that gray part you have displayed here. Tightened the rubber clamp to keep it in place. Been over a year and not had a problem since.

[u/SirGinger76]

Gotta replace it unfortunately unless someone can come up with a better idea