Connecting a CPAP machine to a battery?
I have been prescribed a CPAP machine for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. How do I run this while traveling if I don't have a generator or battery? I am thinking of buying a portable jump starter like thi...
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beemerphile1 wrote:
Respironics operate on 12vdc and can run directly from a battery with the correct cord. Check your specific model for clarification by looking at the label on the unit.
Are you looking to use this in an RV? Most all RVs already have a 12vdc system you can simply plug into.
FWIW, Resmed units operate on 24vdc and have a converter cord to plug into 12vdc.
The respironics cord is around $25 and the Resmed cord is around $80.
Thanks beemerphile1! No, I am not plugging into an RV, for now. When I travel, I stay in my van. But I do not want to plug into my outlet (used to be called cigarette lighters in the olden days) and drain my car battery. I do want to buy a Class B or truck camper though soon.
