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by markie
Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:12 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: C 100 battery?
Replies: 6
Views: 1362

Re: C 100 battery?

Hey Dive Apnea, Just wondering where you purchased your C100?
by markie
Fri Mar 20, 2015 7:16 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP expected life span
Replies: 28
Views: 8291

Re: CPAP expected life span

SgtWilko, I was online looking at the basic DC-DC converter ckt boards you suggested as an alternative. To get the efficiency does come at a price as you mentioned. Using a bare bones ckt purchased for it's efficiency is the way to go if you're pursuing the max time in the woods on battery. For camp...
by markie
Thu Mar 19, 2015 7:43 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP expected life span
Replies: 28
Views: 8291

Re: CPAP expected life span

SgtWilko, I have to say you are thorough. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you taking the time to explain everything. I assume you're an Electronics Engineer by trade? If not you should be. Your response pretty much answers any question I had. Yes I understand the continuous current vs availab...
by markie
Thu Mar 19, 2015 10:23 am
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP expected life span
Replies: 28
Views: 8291

Re: CPAP expected life span

Wow, I can see why so many members comment positively on the assistance offered by other members of this forum. There sure is a collective knowledge and experience out there. Thanks so much to all who contribute. SgtWilko - yes I got your PM on the battery guide link and your preference to purchase ...
by markie
Tue Mar 17, 2015 9:25 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP expected life span
Replies: 28
Views: 8291

Re: CPAP expected life span

Thanks for the input all. I too am skeptical on a unit 3 yrs past it's warranty. Keeping it for a backup or use in a RV is a good idea. Now that I'm retired I want to do some boondock camping and hiking. I never got the converter so trying to find one now seems impossible. Everywhere I check is "out...
by markie
Tue Mar 17, 2015 6:28 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP expected life span
Replies: 28
Views: 8291

Re: CPAP expected life span

Thanks for the response. Yes I'll check with my insurance company tomorrow.
by markie
Tue Mar 17, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: CPAP and Sleep Apnea Message Board
Topic: CPAP expected life span
Replies: 28
Views: 8291

CPAP expected life span

HI all, I'm new to the forum and wanted to ask a question about CPAP machine life expectancy. I have been on CPAP using a RESMED S8 for about 5 yrs. I've never had a problem with it but was wondering how long they last? Mine has 13937 hrs of use. Is there something I should be doing for Preventative...