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Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:29 am
by ChicagoGranny
I had to think about that. The grounded prong is at a 90-degree angle to the cord as are the other two prongs. The position of the prongs puts the plug head at a 45-degree angle to the wall plate.
Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:30 pm
by Janknitz
Well, the simple answer is "Don't buy one".
I agree but it's getting harder and harder to find them without that plug.
Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine
Posted: Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:14 pm
by JLROhio
ChicagoGranny wrote: ↑Sun Mar 14, 2021 2:59 pm
His apprehension
about an extension
is with good intention
and is due to lack of comprehension
about prevention
and is no cause for your
intervention
and condescension
please seek redemption
Did you just get done watching 8-mile or something?
I don't think Eminem could have done a better rap!
Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:34 am
by squid13
Go to Lowes and buy some cable and a plug and receptacle and make your own cord.
Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:57 am
by Goofproof
In case someone wants to know how things really works, a $ .89 extension cord can carry enough power to power many XPAPS at the same time. More than four. If you also plan on plugging a A/C or welder, then you would need a heavier plug (and outlet feed).
Jim
Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:23 pm
by Midnight Strangler
squid13 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:34 am
Go to Lowes and buy some cable and a plug and receptacle and make your own cord.
If they are incapable of using a 45-degree plug, do you really think they are capable of making their own cord?
Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine
Posted: Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:41 pm
by chunkyfrog
squid13 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:34 am
Go to Lowes and buy some cable and a plug and receptacle and make your own cord.
We did that for a compressor when the cr@p cords kept frying on us.
We used Romex.
Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:16 am
by palerider
Midnight Strangler wrote: ↑Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:23 pm
squid13 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:34 am
Go to Lowes and buy some cable and a plug and receptacle and make your own cord.
If they are incapable of using a 45-degree plug, do you really think they are capable of making their own cord?
The two skill sets aren't really related.