Power outage or stuffy nose?

General Discussion on any topic relating to CPAP and/or Sleep Apnea.
User avatar
Snoredog
Posts: 6399
Joined: Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:09 pm

Post by Snoredog » Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:25 am

[quote="CollegeGirl"]Can someone who has seen the Respironics battery packs speak to how they function?

Do you leave it plugged into your AC outlet, plug your machine into it, and just not worry about it, and it picks up the slack when there's no power? Or....?

Thanks.

Last edited by Snoredog on Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:53 am, edited 1 time in total.

User avatar
Snoredog
Posts: 6399
Joined: Sun Mar 19, 2006 5:09 pm

Post by Snoredog » Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:27 am

ignore this one.

User avatar
Sleepy Dog Lover
Posts: 221
Joined: Thu May 04, 2006 4:27 pm

Post by Sleepy Dog Lover » Sat Sep 09, 2006 1:15 am

This is the one that I got.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/APC-UPS- ... tDetail.do

It has 8 outlets that are surge protected and 4 outlets that have backup power. It fits nicely under the bed, and the price was right. It doesn't cover outages longer than about an hour, but I figure that it takes care of at least 95% of them, and the switchover is automatic.


User avatar
Vader
Posts: 1223
Joined: Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:35 pm
Location: Land Of The Free

Post by Vader » Sat Sep 09, 2006 8:03 am

Wulfman wrote:
Vader wrote:
Wulfman wrote:Why spend $500.00 when you can get the same thing at CPAP.COM for $399.00 ???
Actually, I've seen it elsewhere for a lot less ($330)
But from what I saw, there are a couple of models (one is in that price range)......I was trying to compare "apples to apples" (model numbers).
I believe you are wrong. Respironics makes only one model.
Here's the apples you were seeking :

http://www.cpapstation.com/catalog/r_10028869_0.shtm

_________________

CPAPopedia Keywords Contained In This Post (Click For Definition): cpap.com


_________________
Mask
.









Vader

User avatar
Wulfman
Posts: 12317
Joined: Thu Jul 07, 2005 3:43 pm
Location: Nearest fishing spot

Post by Wulfman » Sat Sep 09, 2006 10:31 am

Vader wrote:
Wulfman wrote:
Vader wrote:
Wulfman wrote:Why spend $500.00 when you can get the same thing at CPAP.COM for $399.00 ???
Actually, I've seen it elsewhere for a lot less ($330)
But from what I saw, there are a couple of models (one is in that price range)......I was trying to compare "apples to apples" (model numbers).
I believe you are wrong. Respironics makes only one model.
Here's the apples you were seeking :

http://www.cpapstation.com/catalog/r_10028869_0.shtm
Vader,

This wouldn't be the first time.

BUT.....

What I was going by (last night) was the numbers AFTER the part number. Here's the link that was posted last night:

http://www.cpapplus.com/Machines/Access ... _Pack.html

They're showing 3 variations.....Plain number, a "-1 battery kit for CPAP" and a "-2 battery kit for Bi-PAP"

On CPAP.COM:

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

The way I read it was this way....

Part Number 1028869: 2

It also listed the Bi-PAP machines as being able to use it.

I just did a search for the part number on Respironics' website and came up with NOTHING, so I couldn't even check to see how many variations they make.

On the other hand......
I found that CPAP.COM has (or will have shortly) other battery packs under their own brand for about $269.99.

https://www.cpap.com/productpage-advanced.php?PNum=2299

So, in summary, I guess there's a number of battery packs available from various sources at all different prices.

And that's all I have to say about that......

Best wishes,

Den

(5) REMstar Autos w/C-Flex & (6) REMstar Pro 2 CPAPs w/C-Flex - Pressure Setting = 14 cm.
"Passover" Humidification - ResMed Ultra Mirage FF - Encore Pro w/Card Reader & MyEncore software - Chiroflow pillow
User since 05/14/05

User avatar
Vader
Posts: 1223
Joined: Fri Aug 18, 2006 4:35 pm
Location: Land Of The Free

Post by Vader » Sat Sep 09, 2006 10:43 am

Wulfman, I was just addressing this link that you posted:

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

and I mentioned that there was a cheaper price (of the EXACT same model) here:

http://www.cpapstation.com/catalog/r_10028869_0.shtm

So, just for the record, this IS a direct comparison of "apples to apples"

_________________
Mask
.









Vader

User avatar
Wulfman
Posts: 12317
Joined: Thu Jul 07, 2005 3:43 pm
Location: Nearest fishing spot

Post by Wulfman » Sat Sep 09, 2006 12:29 pm

Vader wrote:Wulfman, I was just addressing this link that you posted:

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

and I mentioned that there was a cheaper price (of the EXACT same model) here:

http://www.cpapstation.com/catalog/r_10028869_0.shtm

So, just for the record, this IS a direct comparison of "apples to apples"
OK.
I didn't/don't take time to check all of the suppliers. And, since I'm not looking for a battery backup, I was just comparing the site that was posted (and then removed) last night to CPAP.COM.

Den

(5) REMstar Autos w/C-Flex & (6) REMstar Pro 2 CPAPs w/C-Flex - Pressure Setting = 14 cm.
"Passover" Humidification - ResMed Ultra Mirage FF - Encore Pro w/Card Reader & MyEncore software - Chiroflow pillow
User since 05/14/05