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by akagai
Mon May 26, 2014 11:24 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Battery power packs for camping
Replies: 141
Views: 527180

Re: Battery power packs for camping

Important safety note One additional concern for using batteries while camping. ALL batteries can be dangerous if opened, since most use ACIDs. Lithium Ion can be a dangerous power supply. ALWAYS handle with care. • Punctures to the cells can and DO cause explosions/fires . • Keep these batteries C...
by akagai
Mon May 26, 2014 8:11 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Battery power packs for camping
Replies: 141
Views: 527180

Re: Battery power packs for camping

I have this battery for power outages: http://www.amazon.com/Xantrex-802-1500-XPower-Portable-Powerpack/dp/B00005RHQQ Of course it has an inverter for AC. Is it your opinion that if I connect directly to the battery with your connector at: http://www.amazon.com/Roadpro-Battery-Clip-On-Cigarette-Lig...
by akagai
Sat May 24, 2014 1:07 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
Replies: 767
Views: 2247222

Re: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.

10 plus years on CPAP and won't go back. The change was gradual, and I didn't notice the differnce until I tried to sleep without the CPAP. Wife noticed right away. Family said I was MUCH less grumpy. I take the CPAP camping with an automotive battery. If I want to take a nap, it is with the CPAP an...
by akagai
Sat May 24, 2014 12:53 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Almost-free masks -- Swift FX, Quattro FX, Elan
Replies: 3
Views: 894

Re: Almost-free masks -- Swift FX, Quattro FX, Elan

Which oral appliance did you choose and what are your results? Seems you are OFF the CPAP which indicates good results.
by akagai
Sat May 24, 2014 12:46 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: Battery power packs for camping
Replies: 141
Views: 527180

Re: Battery power packs for camping

I use a normal Deep cycle automotive/marine/trolling type battery, and a cigarette lighter adaptor (with alligator clips). Total cost for new setup is ~$150.00 which is much less than some of the specialized batteries and my setup provides power for many more hours. Not bad investment for > 8 years ...