CPAP therapy in Europe

[Guest]

Hello. I will be traveling to Greece during the summer and will take my Resmed Remstar Plus M Series machine with me. I have been told that I will need to use a converter to safely use my machine in Europe. The electric current in Europe is different than in the USA. Has anyone traveled to Europe with their machine? What type of converter would I need? Please advice. Thank you.

[Bluecat]

Hello!

I live in Europe (France to be exact). The voltage you will find around Europe is generally around 220-240V. You should have no problem if your machine is equipped with an AC adapter (the box on the cable from the machine to the plug). These adapters can take US ou Europe voltage (the range of voltage allowed is written on it). The only thing you have to worry about is the adapter for the plug!
I recently travelled to Florida on a business trip and took my PRS1 with me and it worked perfectly.

[Hawthorne]

With any electrical device, you need a small "plug adapter" to run it in Europe and various other parts of the world. This small adapter fits into the outlet where you are (which has a different configuration of slots than ours) and the other end of it is like the outlets we have here.

Talk to a travel agent or go to a travel store. That's where I got my adapters.

[mstevens]

I traveled to England years ago with an older Remstar model than you have and all I needed was a plug adapter. Most CPAP machines will take any AC input and work just fine. I doubt you will need a transformer. In any event, transformers will change voltage to what you need but won't change frequency.

[dtsm]

1. Luggage tag for your cpap carry-on. You can buy on
cpap.comhttps://www.cpap.com/productpage/medical-identi ... pment.html

2. Print out copy of TSA guidelines as backup proof that it doesn't count as extra luggage
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/ ... index.shtm

3. Bring a copy of your Rx - to show TSA or in case you need to purchase equipment while away

See also
TSA treatment
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=43363&st=0&sk=t&sd= ... tsa+letter


4. Gear to take along include extra hose, filters, mask and power gear (see below - including extension cord, adapters)

http://www.amazon.com/Universal-Interna ... 78&sr=8-13
http://www.amazon.com/All-One-Travel-Po ... 278&sr=8-1

Belkin makes a nice small travel size surge protector if you decide to bring one: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_i_ ... elkin+mini

220v surge protector http://www.walkabouttravelgear.com/surge.htm

[Bluecat]

2. Print out copy of TSA guidelines as backup proof that it doesn't count as extra luggage
http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/ ... index.shtm

In Europe, although there is no problem taking the CPAP through security, it is counted as part of your cabin luggage allowance (unless specifically specified by the airline, as there is no general rule).

[Alsacienne]

Many carriers in Europe allow you to take your CPAP in addition to your hand baggage WITH THE EXCEPTION OF RYANAIR.

I travel frequently throughout Europe and my CPAP has never caused any problems, although it's occasionally swabbed in the UK when security fears are high. Just remember your adapter for the electrical socket and an EXTENSION CORD because most electric points are on the wall opposite the bed!!

Enjoy your travels, and fear not! CPAP therapy is alive and well in Europe, albeit perhaps not as widely known about as in the North American continent!