C-Pap power usage
So, I have been using my 12v(6.6 amps) C-Pap machine for a few years in my Creek Side. Now..........my wife is using a C-Pap. So far I have had my wife use my home unit(same exact one as in the trai...
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JimK-NY wrote:JFNM wrote:
Most likely. Most CPAP/BiPAP machines consume around 1 amp @ 12VDC, per hour, without humidifier.
I did a lot of research and could not find any ResMed units under 3 amps even without a humidifier. I sure would like to know which models only pull about 1 amp.
Years ago, I had a ResMed Escape S8, I can't remember the exact number but it consumed something just over 1A @ 12V per hour. My current BiPAP, Phillips System One BiPAP Auto, consumes almost exactly 1A @12V per hour. Both were measured using a Kill-A-Watt meter over several nights use. No humidifier, as noted above.
Maybe take a Kill-A-Watt with you to your next appointment and measure some of the options there?? Be sure to actually measure the power consumption, the documentation is always higher than actual.
