Is anybody using a CPAP machine that is not dual-voltage?

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Re: Is anybody using a CPAP machine that is not dual-voltage?

Post by LSAT » Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:17 am

Julie wrote:I believe you, but just never saw a machine (before) with the box on the cord like that, so presumed (should really quit doing that) that it was a 'special' of some kind. Nice to know mine's apparently built in, though I'm not planning an overseas trip soon.
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Re: Is anybody using a CPAP machine that is not dual-voltage?

Post by chunkyfrog » Sun Oct 09, 2016 1:22 pm

There is a valid engineering reason for using a separate transformer.
These little darlings have been know to generate HEAT, which can damage other components.
Often the transformer dies before the warranty is up--separation can save the company MONEY.
And, of course, the stated weight may not include the heavy detachable power cord!

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Re: Is anybody using a CPAP machine that is not dual-voltage?

Post by CapnLoki » Sun Oct 09, 2016 1:44 pm

chunkyfrog wrote:There is a valid engineering reason for using a separate transformer...
Its also quite handy when you have differing needs. At home I used the 90 Watt power supply, required for the heated hose. On the boat I run directly from 12V so I don't even have a power supply on board. And when travelling I use the smaller, lighter 60 Watt supply.

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Re: Is anybody using a CPAP machine that is not dual-voltage?

Post by D.H. » Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:16 pm

Goofproof wrote: . . .
As far as DH's question, maybe he should learn to read the spec for himself on whatever machine he wants to use. We don't keep a listing of every machine built or sold in the world, I'm not sure why he would expect us too. Learning to read should be Job #1.
I asked if anybody was actually using a CPAP (or separate humidifier), that was not dual-voltage. I would hope that everybody would at least know his (her) own equipment.

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Re: Is anybody using a CPAP machine that is not dual-voltage?

Post by Uncle_Bob » Sun Oct 09, 2016 4:51 pm

Goofproof wrote:What do you think, and why do you think that would be important to the world? Jim

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Re: Is anybody using a CPAP machine that is not dual-voltage?

Post by palerider » Sun Oct 09, 2016 5:38 pm

D.H. wrote: I would hope that everybody would at least know his (her) own equipment.
so the only point in your question was just to see your DunderHead up on the form again, with another useless post... got it.

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Re: Is anybody using a CPAP machine that is not dual-voltage?

Post by chunkyfrog » Sun Oct 09, 2016 7:00 pm

THE ANSWER to DumberHead's question:
NOBODY has such a machine-- or they are too embarrassed to admit
they use something that old.
I agree that DH's ONLY interest is seeing his name in print,
No matter how many people his BAD ADVICE and STUPIDITY
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Re: Is anybody using a CPAP machine that is not dual-voltage?

Post by Uncle_Bob » Sun Oct 09, 2016 9:53 pm

palerider wrote: so the only point in your question was just to see your DunderHead up on the form again, with another useless post... got it.
There was a form? I must have missed the form
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Re: Is anybody using a CPAP machine that is not dual-voltage?

Post by Uncle_Bob » Sun Oct 09, 2016 10:11 pm

chunkyfrog wrote: I agree that DH's ONLY interest is seeing his name in print,
No matter how many people his BAD ADVICE and STUPIDITY
HARM.
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Re: Is anybody using a CPAP machine that is not dual-voltage?

Post by D.H. » Tue Mar 20, 2018 10:38 am

Truthfully, I've never heard of any CPAP that isn't dual voltage. The one I had in 1999 is dual-voltage, but had no external power brick.

I am aware that that machine was the only one on the market at that time with integrated humidification.

If you had any other CPAP and needed humidification, stand-alone humidifiers were available. They had their own power source. There was a hose going from the CPAP to the humidifier, and another from the humidifier to the mask. Most of those were not dual-voltage.

Also, it's possible that somebody is using a non-standard power brick that is not dual voltage.

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