Some people find that standard 6ft tubing just pulls on the mask too much when they roll around during the night. Six foot tubing can also be just too short to route via the head board or through the Hose Lift. This 10ft Heavy Duty Tubing solves these issues.

The four foot difference allows you to put the machine further away (less noise) as well as giving yourself more freedom of movement, for example in a large bed or when you roll over often during sleep.

Heavy Duty vs Standard or Lightweight

Heavy duty tubing is highly recommended for frequent travellers. It's not uncommon for excessive amounts of stress being put on luggage in transit but our heavy duty tubing is that little bit sturdier to survive challenging conditions.

As this CPAP tube is both longer and heavier, it is important to make sure it is not pulling on your mask. Accessories like the CPAP Hose Lift can help avoid this, by suspending the mask.

Tube Cleaning

CPAP tubing requires regular cleaning too, just like your mask and humidifier. Bacteria enjoy warm and moist environments so make sure you clean your tube regularly, at least once a week. See our cleaning section for suitable products or use a non-aggressive, preferably natural soap.

Ensuring Pressure Stability

Please note that the longer the hose, the lower the pressure at the mask end. Basic CPAP machines may not be able to automatically compensate for this extended circuit and may need having the machine's pressure increased. DeVilbiss SleepCubes have a setting for 10ft hoses and Puritan Bennett Sandman machines have an auto-calibration option. Consult the manual of your CPAP to see whether yours may need adjusting. You can contact us for assistance.