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HC150 Heated Humidifier Kit Overview
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What’s Included:
- Humidifier Base
- Two (2) Chambers
- Power Cord
- Stand
- 18" Humidifier Hose
Operating Voltage:115v
Heater Settings: 1 to 4
Manufacturer Suggested Care & Cleaning: Wash chamber daily with dish soap, rinse well, allow to air dry.
Electrical Supply Frequency: 50-60 Hz
DC to AC Inverter Use: 150W Minimum
Type of Protection Against Electric Shock: Class II Type B
Degree of Protection Against water: IPX1 - Drip Proof
Warranty Length:
- Heated Humidifier - 1 Year
- Water Chamber - 90 Days
Water & Capacity:
The HC150 holds 400ml of water. Do NOT fill the chamber past the Max Fill Line. The manufacturer recommends using only distilled water in the humidifier chamber. Do not use tap water. Discard any remaining water after each use.
Maximum Fill Level Tips
- Do not fill the water tank above the maximum fill line. Damage to the humidifier or therapy device may occur. If the water tank is overfilled, water may leak out of the tank inlet (located on the top of the tank) when installing the tank lid.
- When disconnecting the hose from the tank outlet, be careful to ensure that the hose is not holding water. Water could travel through the hose into the machine.
- Use only room temperature distilled water in the tank. Do not put any chemicals or additives into the water. Possible airway irritation or damage to the water tank may result.
- Remove the tank, empty all water, and replace the empty tank before transporting the humidifier base.
- Do not attempt to fill the water tank while it is inside the humidifier.
- To avoid spilling, do not disconnect the humidifier from the therapy device with water in the tank. Remove the water tank from the humidifier before disconnecting the therapy device.
- Do not turn the humidifier on without the water tank installed. The Humidifier number setting must remain on 0 if there is no water in the water tank.
- The humidifier door must be set in the open position before removing the water tank. Do not remove the water tank without making sure that the humidifier door locks into the open position.
- Do not move the humidifier while the water tank has water in it.
Manufacturer Warranty
This product comes with a 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty. CPAP.com will work with the manufacturer on your behalf if the product needs repairs. Please follow these steps:
- Contact us at cpap@cpap.com or 1-800-356-5221 to receive an RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) Number before returning the equipment
- Include a note with the product describing the issue you are experiencing, along with your full contact information to include a return shipping address and the RMA number provided to you
- Ship only the defective items to CPAP.com at 10101 Stafford Centre Drive, Stafford, TX 77477
- Do not return accessory items such as the carry bag, hose or power cords
- Loaner Humidifiers are available for rental during the warranty process
- Email updates will be sent to keep you informed as the product moves through the warranty process
- CPAP.com will contact the manufacturer on your behalf and handle all shipping between us and the manufacturer
- The repaired or replaced unit will be returned to you. Shipping charges may apply.
Please note: The manufacturer warranty is voided by water damage or misuse of the machine.
Compatibility Comments:
Manufacturers do not test their Auto Adjusting Machines on the HC150, however, it will work with most APAPs.
A few older machines used a sensor line to monitor pressure response. They are not compatible with the SC150. Examples of such machines: GoodKnight 420S and 420E CPAP machines.
The HC150 is not compatible with the Virtuoso LX machine as it does not have the technology to support an external humidifier.
In our experience, it is common for CPAP users to report that their therapy is greatly enhanced by the use of a heated humidifier.
There are three types of heated humidifiers:
- Stand Alone Humidifiers
Stand Alone Humidifiers can be used with almost any machine as long as an integrated humidifier is not being used and the machine does NOT have a built in humidifier. The Fisher & Paykel HC150 Heated Humidifier With Hose, 2 Chambers and Stand is a stand alone heated humidifier that includes ambient tracking to keep the humidity consistent independent of room temperature.
- Integrated Humidifiers
Integrated Humidifiers connect directly to the machine the humidifier was made to be used with. This provides the convenience of being able to remove the humidifier from the machine for traveling or other purposes. Here are some of the integrated humidifiers we carry:
PR System One 60 Series Heated Tube Humidifier with Heated Tube
Transcend Heated Humidifier
XT Heated Humidifier
- Built In Humidifiers
Built In Humidifiers are permanently affixed to their machine and cannot be removed. The chamber can still be removed for cleaning, however the heating element is a part of the machine. The advantage of built in humidifiers is they generally take up less space than a machine with an integrated or stand alone humidifier. Here are some machines that have a built in humidifier:
AirSense™ 10 AutoSet CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
ICON Auto CPAP Machine with Built-In Heated Humidifier and ThermoSmart Heated Hose
iCH Auto CPAP Machine with PVA and Built-In Heated Humidifier
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Air flows from the CPAP through a short hose to the humidifier chamber where the air "passes over" the water to pick up whatever moisture it can. The air then flows into the six foot hose to the mask.
Passover humidifiers may provide sufficient moisture with CPAPs set at lower-end pressures. However, if the moisture is not sufficient there is no way to increase the amount of moisture added. The water is room temperature. In cold climates, the water temperature will drop causing the CPAP air to become very cold, and causing the amount of moisture to be reduced.
An advantage of an integrated humidifier is that it works very closely with the CPAP machine to deliver humidification. Also, an integrated humidifier is a compact unit that uses fewer parts to provide moisture to the user.
A disadvantage of the integrated humidifier is the user will receive less moisture when it is used with a passover humidifier. The smaller surface area effects the amount of moisture produced. Also, a integrated humidifier will only function with the CPAP for which it was designed.
You can see if your machine has an integrated humidifier option by reviewing our Compare Charts.
An example of an integrated humidifier is the PR System One Heated Humidifier as seen below attached to a machine in the PR System One line.
Here are some of the integrated humidifiers we carry:
DreamStation Heated Humidifier
Transcend Heated Humidifier
IntelliPAP 2 Heated Humidifier with Pulse Dose Humidification
PR System One 60 Series Heated Tube Humidifier with Heated Tube
The advantage of a "built-in" humidifier is its compact shape, which operates on fewer parts. This integrated design helps to ensure optimum moisturized comfort and effectiveness when CPAP therapy and humidification are used together. Also, it allows an option for the humidification to be turned off while the CPAP is blowing.
A disadvantage is that a built in humidifier may produce less moisture if used as passover because the surface area is typically smaller. Also, since the humidifier is "built in" to the machine, detaching it is not an option. This can be an issue for frequent travelers. Lastly, if the machine or humidifier stops working, the entire unit must be sent in for repair or replacement, not just the component that failed.
An example of a machine with a built in humidifier is the ICON Auto CPAP Machine with Built In Heated Humidifier and SensAwake as seen below.
Here are some other machines we carry with built-in humidifiers:
AirSense™ 10 CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
AirSense™ 10 AutoSet CPAP Machine with HumidAir™ Heated Humidifier
iCH Auto CPAP Machine with PVA and Built-In Heated Humidifier
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The advantage of a stand alone humidifier is the fact that it may be used with any CPAP machine.
The main disadvantages are that the size is often larger than either a "built in" or integrated humidifier and that a short hose is needed to connect it to the CPAP machine.
An example of a stand alone humidifier is the Fisher & Paykel HC150 Heated Humidifier as seen below.
The image below from Fisher & Paykel explains how rainout is formed. Warm, moist air leaves the heated humidifier and travels through the CPAP tube. As air flows through the tube, the temperature of the room causes the tube to cool. As the tube cools, the air inside releases its moisture, and creates condensation in the hose.
Solutions to rainout include:
- Raise the temperature of your bedroom.
- Keep your CPAP machine at the same level as your bed.
- Insulate your tubing with a hose cover like Snugglehose.
- Reduce the temperature setting on your heated humidifier.
- Purchase a CPAP machine with a rainout reduction comfort feature.
- Some machine systems offer a compatible heated CPAP hose which maintains the temperature from the machine all the way to the mask, reducing the occurrence of rainout. The list of available heated hoses can be found here: Hoses With Heating Coils.
- If your machines uses a standard hose, consider the Hybernite Heated Rainout Control System.
To care for your humidifier simply empty and clean the water tank each morning. Only distilled water should be used in the humidifier to avoid mineral deposit build up. 
Here are some items that can help with caring for your humidifier:
CleanSmart CPAP Disinfectant Spray
Control III Disinfectant CPAP Cleaning Solution - 16 oz Concentrate
Control III Disinfectant CPAP Cleaning Solution - Home Care Kit
- One of the following words or phrases: "CPAP Humidifier", "Humidifier", "HH", "CPAP Supplies", "CPAP Mask", "CPAP", "Continuous Positive Airway Pressure", "APAP", "AutoPAP", "AutoSet", "Auto CPAP", "Auto Adjusting CPAP", "Self Adjusting CPAP", "BiPAP", "BiLevel", "VPAP", "BiPAP Auto", "BiPAP ST", "Synchrony ST", "VPAP ST"
- Your physician's contact information
- Your physician's signature
- The patient's full name
Here are some of our top selling humidifiers:
PR System One 60 Series Heated Tube Humidifier with Heated Tube
Transcend Heated Humidifier
XT Heated Humidifier
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Yes. Federal law requires we have a valid prescription on file before we ship your mask, machine, humidifier, or EPAP therapy, including Provent and Bongo RX. You will also need a prescription to purchase the Nightbalance POSA device.
We provide many easy ways to get your prescription:
- We can request your prescription for you! When you checkout, just let us know you would like us to request your prescription, or you can log into your account to have us request your prescription.
- Fax your prescription to our toll-free fax number: 866.353.2727, or our international fax number: 713.541.7377
- Email your prescription to cpap@cpap.com
- Upload your prescription in your account, under the Prescriptions Section
- Ask your doctor to fill out our prescription form. We have both a standard prescription form and an EPAP prescription form.
For more information on prescriptions, please see our Prescription Section of the Learning Center.
The heated humidifier works as advertised. The problem is the space it requires- this makes it unsuitable for travel. I... might as well take my regular bulky CPAP, it takes less room. more...
I left it running all day a couple of times until I realized that the on/off button was defective. Even... after figuring that out, it still takes me several tries to get it turn off. Also, the documentation was in two separate pieces, and I experienced frustration trying to attach the unit to the stand, before stumbling on the part where it says to remove the retaining ring from the stand first. Would have been nice to have that info more prominent. Apart from that, it works as advertised. more...
I have a high end ASV. Before that, I had a fairly high end VPAP. Both had attached... auto humidifiers but because of the air pressure required due to complex and obstructive APNEA, they either ran out of water about 4 AM or couldn’t keep up with the needed humidity. This has adequate water and keeps up with my humidifier needs. I used Resmed nasal pillows with the APAP (which I really liked), but had to switch to a Resmed F30 full face mask to use the ASV properly. The Resmed ASV has been amazing. I’ve adapted well to the F30 mask (with a blue ‘pad a cheek’ strap addition), and really like the stand alone humidifier which makes sleep and mask fitting much better. I no longer can use the heated hose, but I use a Resmed snuggle tube which works well to reduce rain out, and this device adjusts to room temperature to reduce rain out more. If you need more moisture, this is probably your solution more...
I have been using this product for the past 20+ years. They usually last about 10 years, which seems... like a reasonable timeframe for the price. This heater is fantastic. I only wish there was one improvement and that is the switch. Lots of times when I push the button to turn it on/off, it does not respond and takes another push or two. A nice toggle switch that can be counted on to last as long as the heater would make the heater worth more money, to me. Thank you for this excellent product!!! more...
My home CPAP machine has a humidifier built-in, but I travel often, and when I do I Bring a smaller... travel CPAP with me instead. That machine doesn’t have a humidifier so every time I traveled I would suffer with severe sinus issues related to breathing in dry air all night. This heated standalone humidifier is light enough to travel with, and Works perfectly to keep my sinus happy. I am really glad I have it and I highly recommend anyone under the same circumstances to give it a try. It works perfectly and it’s light, you just have to be careful with packing the delicate water chamber. more...
My mom uses a Cpap with a built in humidifier, but our climate is dray and she was always out... of water by morning. Adding this simple little humidifier to her system let us turn the main Cpap down and now she gets plenty of moisture all night. Great for anyone who wakes up dry, with an empty reservior. more...
Looks good.
Finally a humidifier that seems to provide enough moisture to keep me from waking completely dryed out.
Great item I am using this piggy-backed for longer duration sleep. My System One CPAP water... tank just is too small, as are mist heated humidifier tanks. So with this added to circuit I can get a full night’s sleep and nit run out of water. Would also be nice if it was dishwasher safe. more...
work well while it worked,would not buy another.
works well, light weight,
Replaces a 15 year old unit that just gave up. Among the rest, this is the best. Excellant service,quick delivery....