We got the acapella

hmw

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Aleksandra~ you are right, it's recommended to take it apart and clean & sterilize like the nebs. However, there are two Accapellas on the market although they look identical on the outside. The regular Accapella (cheaper) does not come apart and will melt if boiled; the Accapella Choice comes apart into 4 pieces and can be boiled. It also costs quite a bit more (but is still very reasonable, about $60 from some sources.)

There is an internal moving part (it kind of goes back and forth on a rocker on a seated groove and hinge); it's not just a hollow device with a smooth interior... I doubt any amount of shaking will sufficiently dry it. I would really worry about prolonged dampness inside resulting in problems.
 

hmw

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Aleksandra~ you are right, it's recommended to take it apart and clean & sterilize like the nebs. However, there are two Accapellas on the market although they look identical on the outside. The regular Accapella (cheaper) does not come apart and will melt if boiled; the Accapella Choice comes apart into 4 pieces and can be boiled. It also costs quite a bit more (but is still very reasonable, about $60 from some sources.)
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<br />There is an internal moving part (it kind of goes back and forth on a rocker on a seated groove and hinge); it's not just a hollow device with a smooth interior... I doubt any amount of shaking will sufficiently dry it. I would really worry about prolonged dampness inside resulting in problems.
 
I see the problem. But I guess that it's worth a try with alkohol....since high temperarures are out of question. We only have one Accapella on the market here - the more expensive....
 
I see the problem. But I guess that it's worth a try with alkohol....since high temperarures are out of question. We only have one Accapella on the market here - the more expensive....
 
I see the problem. But I guess that it's worth a try with alkohol....since high temperarures are out of question. We only have one Accapella on the market here - the more expensive....
 

hmw

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I don't understand why they even make the cheaper one, it's designed for people with lung disease~ it doesn't make sense to make it impossible to adequately clean it.
 

hmw

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I don't understand why they even make the cheaper one, it's designed for people with lung disease~ it doesn't make sense to make it impossible to adequately clean it.
 

hmw

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I don't understand why they even make the cheaper one, it's designed for people with lung disease~ it doesn't make sense to make it impossible to adequately clean it.
 
When peaople ask us why we have such good equipemnt and ... for intstance even shoes - I ususally replly that we can't afford to buy cheeper and single use.... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Anyway - I guess the market is smaller here and companies don't seem interested in us if there is no money in it for them - so they don't give us much choice..... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
I looked into the accapella themes - and this is what doc recommend here apart from the Accapella - the one you take apart:
the Flutter
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.muko.med.pl/poradnik/fizjoterapia/flutter-vrp1/
">http://www.muko.med.pl/poradni...terapia/flutter-vrp1/
</a>Cornet
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.muko.med.pl/poradnik/fizjoterapia/rc-cornet/">http://www.muko.med.pl/poradnik/fizjoterapia/rc-cornet/</a>

But I heard that they prefere the Accapella.
Cost are high - for us - but We can get them from funds - borrow - "forever" <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Just have to have our kids stated officially as handicapped. Guess all of the above are cleanable - at least the flutter is.
 
When peaople ask us why we have such good equipemnt and ... for intstance even shoes - I ususally replly that we can't afford to buy cheeper and single use.... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Anyway - I guess the market is smaller here and companies don't seem interested in us if there is no money in it for them - so they don't give us much choice..... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
I looked into the accapella themes - and this is what doc recommend here apart from the Accapella - the one you take apart:
the Flutter
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.muko.med.pl/poradnik/fizjoterapia/flutter-vrp1/
">http://www.muko.med.pl/poradni...terapia/flutter-vrp1/
</a>Cornet
<a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.muko.med.pl/poradnik/fizjoterapia/rc-cornet/">http://www.muko.med.pl/poradnik/fizjoterapia/rc-cornet/</a>

But I heard that they prefere the Accapella.
Cost are high - for us - but We can get them from funds - borrow - "forever" <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Just have to have our kids stated officially as handicapped. Guess all of the above are cleanable - at least the flutter is.
 
When peaople ask us why we have such good equipemnt and ... for intstance even shoes - I ususally replly that we can't afford to buy cheeper and single use.... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />Anyway - I guess the market is smaller here and companies don't seem interested in us if there is no money in it for them - so they don't give us much choice..... <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-sad.gif" border="0">
<br />I looked into the accapella themes - and this is what doc recommend here apart from the Accapella - the one you take apart:
<br />the Flutter
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.muko.med.pl/poradnik/fizjoterapia/flutter-vrp1/
">http://www.muko.med.pl/poradni...terapia/flutter-vrp1/
</a><br />Cornet
<br /><a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.muko.med.pl/poradnik/fizjoterapia/rc-cornet/">http://www.muko.med.pl/poradnik/fizjoterapia/rc-cornet/</a>
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<br />But I heard that they prefere the Accapella.
<br />Cost are high - for us - but We can get them from funds - borrow - "forever" <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0"> Just have to have our kids stated officially as handicapped. Guess all of the above are cleanable - at least the flutter is.
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