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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Dave-Sparky wrote:
I have been using a ResiMed unit with the humidifier for about a year now. For our last trip I knew we would be boon docking at least a few nights. So I picked up one of these converters.
I had to make up a cord that plugged into the typical automotive connector for the unit, but it ran just fine for several nights. Power usage seemed to be about 20 amp/hrs a night with the humidifier working. My 200 watts of solar brought me back to full power each day without a problem.
I have a resmed and have a similar (maybe the same) 12-24V dc-dc converter. And my power useage is similar to what you mention.
No humidity, airplane mode, tube heater off, draw is around 6-8AH night or less. turn on humidifier, 20-25AH/night.
200WH lithium ion battey pack last 3 night no humidity, 1 night with humidity
