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 Topic: Cpap Machine..Power packs?
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09/1/2020 at 4:31pm
Location: Royal Forest of Dean
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Do these machines use 12 volts or 230 volts?
Rob
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09/1/2020 at 4:57pm
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Quote: Originally posted by Rob and Tina on 09/1/2020
Do these machines use 12 volts or 230 volts?
Rob
Not sure if there is a 12 volt version, as the only ones I have heard of are designed for the home. A friend had one. If there is no 12 volt version, I presume they could be run from an inverter provided the current consumption wasn't high. I have no idea how much current they draw.
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09/1/2020 at 7:00pm
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Basically if the unit needs 230 volts you'll need a mains supply, if it uses 12 volts you may be able to use a leisure battery but it depends on how much power the machine uses. It is also possible to obtain 230 power via an inverter and a battery but this is fairly inefficient and again depends on how much power you'll need but it'll probably flatten a battery in less than one nights sleep.
Lots of people with disabilities and those who need medical equipment whilst away from home manage to keep camping and caravanning somehow but without knowing exactly what your power requirements are it's difficult to offer more precise help. Is there a forum or organisation for people with sleep apnea where you might get more advice from people who have already solved this problem?
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11/1/2020 at 1:16pm
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Can Run off of a Cigarette Lighter, as I had an adapter which I run off my car. Unfortunately, I lost mine, and I now have an inverter which I use off of the cigarette Lighter. I have looked into getting a "Recommended" Battery pack, but found them prohibitively expensive.
I have not bothered with the battery in the end, as I tend have EHU.
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via mobile 09/1/2020 at 12:10pm
It's light enough to take backpacking/wild camping if necessary and I've used it in a tent and even a hammock.
