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Key attributes
- Brand
- ResMed
- Category
- CPAP Machine Accessories
- SKU
- RES4076D
ResMed SlimLine 15 mm CPAP Tubing, 6 ft, Unheated
SlimLine is ResMed's narrow bore air tubing: 15 mm internal diameter against the 19 mm of a standard hose, roughly 40 per cent lighter and taking up about 35 per cent less space. Less weight hanging off the mask means less tube drag, which is the pull that breaks a seal when the wearer turns over.
Six feet long with 22 mm smart-fit cuffs at each end. This is unheated tubing and does not support Climate Control, which needs a ClimateLineAir heated tube instead.
Set the tube type on the device after fitting
- Devices that offer a tube setting must be set to SlimLine, or to a 15 mm hose diameter, once this tubing is fitted. The device compensates for the resistance of the tube it believes is attached, so leaving it set to a standard 19 mm hose changes the pressure actually delivered at the mask.
- The setting is changed by the wearer or the clinical service in the device menu, following the device user guide.
- Fit fresh tubing before first use on a new wearer. Tubing is not carried over between people.
What narrow bore tubing actually changes
The complaint that ends most CPAP therapy is not pressure. It is the mask breaking seal in the night, and the most common cause is tube drag: the weight of a metre and a half of hose pulling sideways on the mask every time the wearer turns over. A standard 19 mm hose is heavier and stiffer, and it transfers that weight straight to the cushion. Dropping to 15 mm removes roughly 40 per cent of the mass and a good deal of the stiffness, so the same movement pulls the mask far less. For side sleepers this is often the single change that makes a mask work.
Narrower bore also means higher flow resistance, which is why the device has a tube setting at all. ResMed devices apply a compensation curve for the hose they are told is attached, so the prescribed pressure arrives at the mask rather than at the machine outlet. Fitting SlimLine and leaving the device on the standard setting is the one mistake that matters here, and it is easily made because everything still appears to work.
Two limits are worth stating. This is an unheated tube, so in a cold bedroom with humidification set high, condensation can form along its length. Rainout is the reason ClimateLineAir exists, and a tubing wrap is the cheaper partial answer. And SlimLine is designed for ResMed devices that accept a 15 mm hose, which covers the S9, AirStart 10, AirSense 10 and 11, and AirCurve 10 and 11. It is not the right tube for the AirMini, and machines built around a 22 mm bore need their own hose.
Key features
15 mm internal bore against the standard 19 mm, which is where the weight saving comes from and therefore where the reduction in tube drag comes from.
Roughly 40 per cent lighter and 20 per cent thinner than a standard hose, so the mask is pulled less when the wearer changes position during the night.
About 35 per cent less bulk, which is a practical difference when the tube is coiled into a travel bag alongside the device and humidifier.
Smart-fit cuffs at both ends, pushing on and pulling off without force, which matters on a part handled twice a day and cleaned weekly.
22 mm connections, the standard mask and device fitting, so the narrow bore is internal and does not restrict which mask can be used.
More flexible along its length, so the tube follows the wearer rather than holding a coil and springing back against the mask.
Contains no latex, keeping it usable by anyone with a latex sensitivity.
Specification limited to what is confirmed
- The ResMed part number is confirmed against the pack before dispatch rather than published from a distributor catalogue.
- Exact length, packed weight and material composition follow the manufacturer's own literature and are given on request.
- Compatibility with a device outside the list above is checked against the ResMed data management and device compatibility documentation before ordering.
SlimLine compared with the alternatives
| Tubing | When it is the right choice |
|---|---|
| SlimLine, 15 mm unheated | Reducing tube drag and bulk, on a device that accepts a 15 mm hose |
| Standard, 19 mm unheated | Devices that require a 22 mm bore, or where a universal hose is wanted |
| ClimateLineAir heated | Cold bedrooms and rainout, where Climate Control holds temperature and humidity at the mask |
| Tubing wrap over SlimLine | A partial answer to condensation without moving to heated tubing |
Routine care schedule
| Task | Interval |
|---|---|
| Wash in warm water with a mild detergent, rinse and hang to dry away from direct sunlight | Weekly |
| Inspect the length and both cuffs for splits, holes or hardening | Weekly |
| Renew the tubing | Every 1 to 3 months, or sooner if damaged |
Intervals follow manufacturer guidance and are shortened where the device is used in a shared or institutional setting.
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer
- ResMed
- Product
- SlimLine air tubing
- Condition
- New
- Internal diameter
- 15 mm
- Connections
- 22 mm smart-fit cuffs, both ends
- Length
- 6 ft, approximately 1.8 m
- Heating
- Unheated. Does not support Climate Control
- Latex
- Contains no latex
- Device setting required
- Tube type set to SlimLine, or hose diameter set to 15 mm
- Compatible devices
- ResMed S9 series, AirStart 10, AirSense 10 and 11, AirCurve 10 and 11
- Not compatible with
- AirMini, and devices requiring a 22 mm bore or a heated tube
Specifications can change without notice. Ask us for the current technical file.
What is in the box
- Item
- Detail
- Condition
- SlimLine air tubing
- One 6 ft hose, 15 mm internal diameter, with smart-fit cuffs
- NEW
What is not included
- Item
- Detail
- Status
- Mask and headgear
- Connects to the 22 mm cuff at the mask end
- SOLD SEPARATELY
- Heated tubing
- ClimateLineAir, where Climate Control is wanted
- SOLD SEPARATELY
- Tubing wrap or cover
- Insulating sleeve for a cold bedroom
- SOLD SEPARATELY
- Device or humidifier
- This listing is tubing only
- NOT INCLUDED
Shipping
Ordered before 1pm Monday to Friday, dispatched the same working day from Leeds. Deliveries run Monday to Saturday, never Sunday.
UK mainland, light items: 1 to 2 working days. Heavy and bulky: 2 to 4 working days.
Customs and duties
International orders ship on a Delivered At Place basis. Import duty, local tax and customs clearance fees are charged by the destination country and are the buyer's responsibility.
Returns
Unopened items can be returned within 30 days of delivery. Tell us before you send anything back so we can give you a returns reference.
Opened items that touch the airway cannot be returned for hygiene reasons unless they are faulty.
This does not affect your statutory rights.
Refund
Refunds are issued to the original payment method once the returned item reaches us and has been checked, normally within five working days.
Faulty items are refunded in full, including the delivery you paid.
Information on this page is provided for guidance and does not replace advice from a qualified clinician. Always read the manufacturer's instructions before use, and check that a device is suitable for the patient and the prescribed therapy.
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