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- Mon May 26, 2014 11:24 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Battery power packs for camping
- Replies: 141
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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...
- Mon May 26, 2014 8:11 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Battery power packs for camping
- Replies: 141
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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...
- Sat May 24, 2014 1:07 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Newbie would like to hear success stories, please.
- Replies: 770
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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...
- 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: 933
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.
- Sat May 24, 2014 12:46 pm
- Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
- Topic: Battery power packs for camping
- Replies: 141
- Views: 566766
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 ...