CPAP machine and distilled water??

[hillbillycruisers]

I have used a Vpap..which is like a cpap, only variable pressure..since 2006. We cruise every year, and on one cruise I visited with a sleep disorder doctor who told me it is perfectly harmless to use regular tap water in a cpap/vpap, as long as its for short periods of time, and not for extended, regular use. He said he had a cpap, and when staying at hotels or on cruises, he always used regular tap water. So..since he seemed to be an expert on the subject, I've taken his advice and not bothered to bring along dis. water when on vacation. Been doing it 5 years now, and my machine still works perfectly. :)

[MMastell]

Yes: I agree that the chances of picking up something by using tap water is extremely low. I have used tap and bottled water in a pinch. I prefer to err on the side of caution and at $3.00/gallon, on the ship and .89/gallon at home it isn't a hard choice.

 

Take care,

Mike

Edited October 10, 2014 by MMastell

[lincolnillinois]

I just ask the room steward for distilled water for a CPAP machine and they bring a gallon. Done this on four different ships.

 

 

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[pga33]

I've always used the ship's water, and I've never had a problem.

 

 

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