@johnbishop, and all...Hello, John. I love the SoClean 2 I bought last year and use every day.
When I wake up, just turn over and put the mask into the SoClean, touch the button and forget about it.

John, I haven't had bronchitis nor pneumonia since I began using this marveous machine! I do also clean the water container weekly and the SoClean machine itself with wipes. I don't clean the hose, tho. I thought the machine did that job???? Do you think it is necessary?

Last year, for several months, I was getting repeat infections from the CPAP caused by my poor cleaning habits I'm sure. I've been told no one gets ill from the CPAP...Well, I strongly disagree.

Since using the machine to clean my CPAP, no bronchitis....well, I just was in the hospital for several days and CT reported some fluid and pneumonia...I was getting worse for a couple of months and I apparently had a partially collapsed left lung. I had no idea, althoughI was having trouble breathing well for some time. I think the lungs and UTI were cleared up by IV bags of antibiotics in the ED. Good thing I went to the hospital when I did, but I hope I won't wait so long next time to get help. We just don't always know why or how we need help, do we?

I'm getting a spiro????.....breathing tube thingy for exercising my lungs while watching tv or laptop or whatever. No more pneumonia! Thank you So Clean. I totally recommend using that machine if you forget or don't feel well every morning or can't clean well, as I can't due to arthritis and poor use of my hands. A good investment for me.

I do change weekly the nasal pillow I use instead of a mask. No panic attack and I get excellent air volume with it. It's quite comfy. I find I'm adjusting the head-gear often to keep it in place and stop leakage. Is that normal ...can give me a headache.

I've only used ResMed so never had to adjust to a different machine. Since finding the nasal pillow, I've been a happy camper with my CPAP and use it religiously. I believe it saved my life since using it this last year.

Be well, breath well and be blessed. elizabeth