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I am glad this question came up here.
This site means the world to me and thank all.
HELP......Thoughts and corrections if needed, please. to my method and understandings.

I am in this for less than a year, fairly new at this, and just trying to find the best ways, methods and timing of tasks and still have a bit of free time. 🙄
I am confused, somewhat after reading the above posts.
Are we talking about the long term pale green (not the one used in the hospital that is made for short term usage) Eclipse cup itself ? or are we talking about the tubing between the compressor and the Eclipse Cup?
I believe we are addressing the tubing between the compressor (Ombra) and the tubing.?
MY METHOD FOR DISINFECTING and UNDERSTANDINGS:
I nebulize two times a day.
I use all (Aerobika, Eclipse, Tubing all at the same time.
After usage in the A.M. I then remove the mouth piece to rinse and let the mouth piece dry for the P.M. usage.
I run the Ombra compressor for 3 to 5 minutes to clear the tubing after usage.
I cover the Aerobika and Eclipse with cheese cloth while in place on the Ombra slot until the P.M. usage.
At the end of the day, the P.M. usage, I disinfect by using 180 degree boiled tap water (boiled for 10 minutes) every day for the soapy cleaning water and then afterwards use, as well, boiling clean water, for the rinse of it all.
During both times I use a stainless steel tong to swish all part indivdually in the water after letting them sit in the boiling for a bit. Max time for the Eclipse plastic 3 minutes and 5 minutes for the Aerobika type of plastic per mfg. instructions.
I let all dry out and don't use it for the next day.
I use a second set of Aerobika and Eclipse the next day while the previous one dries out. I cover all with paper towel while drying out.
REPLACEMENT:
I am replacing the tubing every four months.....yet the mfg. tells 6 months.
I understand that as long as you are disinfecting and using 3 to 1 vinegar and water once a month to demineralize you can continue to use the Aerobika for at least a year as long as the Eclipse and Aerobika continue to work properly.

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I change mine the first of every month.