outlet converter for cpap?

[deepurpleprincess]

We are moving to florida from Montana and brother doesn't want to stop very often so he said to buy a outlet converter or something like that. That way I could sleep in the car. He said it will plug into the lighter thing in the car and then the cpap can plug into it. Is this possible? I don't know much about these things. Just wondering if this would work?

[bdp522]

This is what you need;

https://www.cpap.com/productpage/respir ... -cord.html

Brenda

[deepurpleprincess]

Do I have to get it through them? Can I go to ace hardware or something like that to buy one?

[bdp522]

Possibly. I get my supplies thru cpap.com when possible, this way i know it will work.

Brenda

[nate fry]

I use one in my boat. I wouldn't sleep overnight with the engine off or you could be walking.

[Babette]

You will need a power source, as well as this plug. You can use this while the vehicle is in operation - if you are sleeping while brother is driving - but you cannot use this when vehicle is stopped.

Search for "battery backup" to find power sources.

I would NOT use any other cord than this one provided by Respironics.

Cheers,
Babs

[Outlawswife47]

We bought one for my unit.....was told by the technicians that if we use anything BUT their recommendation (meaning: what they sell) then our warranty will not be good. So we bit the bullet and bought mine (cost $60.00!!). And yes, if the car is stopped you'll need a battery to hook it up to.

[JeffH]

Just don't use your humidifier in a moving car...LOL


JeffH

[deepurpleprincess]

What do you think of this:

http://www.acehardware.com/product/inde ... age=family

Do you think it will work? The reason I want to go to ace is because I don't have time to wait for something in the mail. Thanks for the help.

[sam1234]

I am not sure of your power requirements, but an output of 100Watts may be too low. I have an inverter unit that looks to be similar, but I use it to connect to laptops, portable DVD players, etc. Where it basically charges the battery and doesn't power a motor or something else with a big power draw.

[CorgiGirl]

Just an FYI, albeit one that may throw a monkey wrench in your plans...the Respironics DC power cord instructions specifically state not to use it while the vehicle engine is running. It doesn't explain why in the documentation, but I assume it's because the system can be well above 12v while the engine is running which may damage your CPAP. I don't use my APAP in the car or motorhome while we're moving, I just nap without it.

I don't know what to suggest for overnight sleeping except a battery pack like Babette suggests you do a search for. Good luck!