Alvera ThermaAir™ 11 Heated CPAP Tubing
Alvera ThermaAir 11 Heated CPAP Tubing, Compatible Heated Tube for AirSense 11 Machines, REF 55111
Alvera ThermaAir 11 is a compatible heated tube for AirSense 11 therapy machines, designed to work with the machine's own climate control settings and integrated humidifier. A heated tube solves one specific problem: standard tubing loses heat across the length of the hose, the warm humidified air cools, and the moisture it was carrying condenses on the inside wall. That condensation is rainout, and it arrives as a spatter of cold water in the mask at three in the morning. Warming the tube along its length holds the air above its dew point so the humidity reaches the airway rather than pooling in the hose.
What is included
| Item | Detail | Condition |
|---|---|---|
| ThermaAir 11 heated tube | Alvera compatible heated tubing, REF 55111, with machine end connector and mask end cuff | NEW |
What is not included
| Item | Detail | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy machine | AirSense 11 machine | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Water tub | Humidifier tub for the integrated humidifier | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Mask and headgear | Any interface | SOLD SEPARATELY |
| Machine filters | Air inlet filters | SOLD SEPARATELY |
Why a heated tube changes the therapy
Humidification and tubing are usually treated as two separate purchases, but they only work as a pair. A humidifier raises the moisture content of the air leaving the machine. Whether that moisture arrives at the airway depends entirely on what happens across the two metres in between.
Air holds moisture in proportion to its temperature. Warm air leaving a humidifier at, say, 30 degrees can carry a given amount of water vapour. Push that same air down an unheated hose lying across a cold bedroom floor and it drops several degrees before it reaches the mask. At the lower temperature it can no longer hold what it was carrying, so the surplus condenses on the tube wall. The result is a wet hose, a gurgling noise, water in the cushion, and a wearer who turns the humidifier down or off altogether. Turning humidification down stops the rainout and reintroduces the dry mouth, blocked nose and sore throat that the humidifier was fitted to prevent.
A heated tube breaks that cycle. A fine heating element runs the length of the hose and holds the air above its dew point all the way to the mask, so the humidity setting can be raised to what the airway actually needs rather than reduced to what the tubing will tolerate. In cold bedrooms, in winter, and for anyone running higher pressures with a full face mask, this is generally the difference between humidification that helps and humidification that is quietly switched off.
Where the difference shows
Key features
Safe use
- This is a mains powered accessory carrying an electrical heating element. Do not immerse the connector end in water, and do not put the tube in a dishwasher or washing machine.
- Do not use a tube with a damaged connector, a split, a kink, a crushed section or any sign of water inside the connector. Take it out of service and fit a fresh one.
- Allow the tube to dry fully before use after cleaning.
- Do not run the tube under bedding, a mattress or anything that traps heat, and do not use it with an added heat source.
- Do not modify the tube, cut it, or extend it with additional lengths of hose.
- Humidification settings should follow the guidance of the service responsible for the wearer's care.
Check the machine before ordering
ThermaAir 11 is made for AirSense 11 machines. It does not fit Air 10 series machines such as AirSense 10, AirCurve 10 and Lumis, and it does not fit AirMini machines, all of which use different connections. The AirSense 11 humidifier is built into the device and takes a removable water tub. The tube must be recognised by the machine before the heating element operates and before climate control settings become available. Where the machine model is not certain, ask before ordering. Air 10 machines are served by ThermaAir 10, REF 55110.
Specification
| Brand | Alvera |
| Product | ThermaAir 11 heated CPAP tubing |
| Reference | 55111 |
| GTIN | 5065027735392 |
| Product type | Compatible heated tube, third party accessory |
| Fits | AirSense 11 machines |
| Does not fit | Air 10 series machines, including AirSense 10, AirCurve 10 and Lumis, and AirMini machines |
| Mask end | Standard 22 mm cuff |
| Machine end | Integrated electrical and air connector |
| Requires | An AirSense 11 machine with its integrated humidifier and water tub |
| Supplied | Single tube, non-sterile |
| Condition | New |
Dimensions to be confirmed
Tube length and internal diameter are not stated here pending confirmation against the production specification, and should not be assumed from the description above. Ask before ordering if either figure is needed.
Care and renewal
| Action | Detail | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Wash | Wash the tube in warm water with a mild detergent, keeping the connector end clear of the water | Weekly |
| Rinse and dry | Rinse thoroughly and hang to dry away from direct sunlight, which degrades the material | Weekly |
| Inspect | Check for splits, kinks, crushed sections, a loose cuff and any moisture inside the connector | Weekly |
| Position | Route the tube so it is not trapped, pinched or run under bedding overnight | Each night |
| Renew | Fit a fresh tube at the interval set by the service responsible for care, or sooner if damage or persistent cloudiness appears | Typically every three to six months |
The above is general guidance for a single user. The instructions supplied with the machine and with the tube take precedence.
Alvera range
Alvera is the own-brand accessory range from Elarix Medical, covering the consumables that sleep therapy depends on and that need renewing on a schedule: PureFlow filters for Air 10, Air 11 and AirMini machines, ThermaAir heated tubing, AirFlex tubing, AquaPure water chambers, AirSoft cushions and PureWipe cleaning wipes. Products are individually referenced and barcoded so a repeat order is placed against a code rather than a description.
