snudgy Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 I have a condition called Obstructive Sleep Apnea and require mains hook up to operate my CPAP pump when sleeping, There must be quite a few of you out there who have the same condition, Q, to camp over night with out 240 power I require an inverter has anyone got some info regarding this size, hour use without draining the battery flat :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MandyAndy Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 My ex and his wife use to come away with us and they found he suffered from this around 18 months ago, the machine made a huge difference but did cause problems when away on rallies in the van. To begin with they used the power packs you can get at DIY stores and the like but these had to be switched over in the night, then he got himself a generator that he could charge them up with in the day and they seem to last longer. He lives in Daventry and is coming over today so will have a word with him about how he found the best way to run it. Mandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil malcolmson Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 Hi Paul i too have osa,i used to run an inverter from a 110a leisure batt and would get 1-2 nights. 2nd night was touch and go, not ideal. I have since purchased my own cpap that runs on 12vdc which is a lot more efficient and does 3 nights . If you need anymore info or advice,give me a shout.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted January 14, 2010 Share Posted January 14, 2010 It is possible to get a 12 volt version. We have two members with this problem who rally most weekends away from mains electricity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snudgy Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 Thanks Neil for your reply, can you recommend a make of inverter, I am collecting our 1st motorhome in march haveing had a caravan for many years I will look into the 12volt CPAP machine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil malcolmson Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Hi Paul I only used a cheap inverter from argos. Not very reliable and let me down a couple of times so i can not recomend. If i was you i would conntact your sleep clinic and tell them you need a 12volt cpap as you do a lot of camping,they might help you. I would try and come away from the inverter if you possibly can. below is a link to the cpap i purchased, and it has been very good, you need to buy the dc power cord with it. you just need to supply a letter from your clinic. http://www.cpap-europe.com/series-remstar-plus-with-cflex-cpap-machine-o-48.html If i can be anymore help let me know Cheers Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 A 12v unit and an Efoy fuel cell sounds like a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snudgy Posted January 15, 2010 Author Share Posted January 15, 2010 May I thank you all for your advice, I phone my sleep clinic and as my machine is 14 years old Im due for a replacement, which Im told I can purchase an DC adapter from the supplier Illwill keep you posted. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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