Power Inverters

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Wild Thing
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Power Inverters

Post by Wild Thing »

Hi Guys.

When I joined, I said I would be asking questions, so here goes another one.

My wife uses a CPAP machine at night and I want to get a power inverter to power the machine in the event of power cuts. I am looking at this one. I know for the price it's not going to be the best in the world, but do you guys think it's a good starting place.

Thanks.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-2000W-40 ... :rk:6:pf:0
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Re: Power Inverters

Post by Yorkshire Andy »

Stop don't buy anything yet ...

What is the power supply like?

Has it got a inline transformer?

You will find a cheap inverter pants .. modified sine wave will wreck sensitive electronics


Can you get a 12v lead for her machine?


Less loss = longer battery life

If the unit uses 12v via a transformer it will be more efficient than stepping up to 240v AC then stepping down

Look here

https://www.eu-pap.co.uk/cpap-sleep-apn ... ables.html
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Re: Power Inverters

Post by Wild Thing »

Thanks Andy.

Lots to look at.

Will do it tomorrow.

Thanks again.

Phill.
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Re: Power Inverters

Post by Yorkshire Andy »

No problem..

This conversation came up at work this week our fitter has aponea and caravans
Other option is to get her a backup unit which takes 12v be more reliable

A leisure battery can be charged via solar / wind / jump leads onto the car etc ..

Just seen the sites adapter for a battery £30!!!


https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/12V-Car-Auxi ... Sw69lblod0
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The depth of knowledge on this site never ceases to amaze me. :)

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Re: Power Inverters

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Wild Thing wrote: Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:46 pm Hi Guys.

When I joined, I said I would be asking questions, so here goes another one.

My wife uses a CPAP machine at night and I want to get a power inverter to power the machine in the event of power cuts. I am looking at this one. I know for the price it's not going to be the best in the world, but do you guys think it's a good starting place.

Thanks.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Car-2000W-40 ... :rk:6:pf:0


what cpap machine does your wife have , mines a resmed air sense 10 , this uses a step down on the power and what looks like an old radio lead plug , the two hole type .
you can by a 12volt connection for them .
i was thinking along the lines or buying a spare lead and putting clips on it .
YES i walked away mid sentence , you were boring me to death and my survival instincts kick in .
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Re: Power Inverters

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Arwen Thebard wrote: Sat Feb 02, 2019 9:00 am The depth of knowledge on this site never ceases to amaze me. :)

And its all gained from genuine experience rather than the internet. Awesome.
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