To unplug, or not to unplug?

NeedinZs · Post by **NeedinZs** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:09 pm

Dumb question #994 from me:

Do you all unplug your CPAP every morning?

I have been, but is it really necessary, unless there's thunderstorms, etc.?

Seems like some unnecessary wear and tear, everytime the machine powers up, BUT THEN AGAIN, does it need a cooling off period?

KAZ · Post by **KAZ** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 1:19 pm

I don't unplug, I do have a surge protector in line.

drummergirl410 · Post by **drummergirl410** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:02 pm

Currently I don't unplug my machine unless there is an impending thunderstorm. I also have it plugged into a surge protector. It's one that replaces the light switch cover. Thunderstorms give me the willies. I just feel safer unplugging. The rest of the time I don't worry about it. We've had two power failures not related to thunderstorms. One of them was our fault... we overloaded the breaker. Both times the machine kicked right back in as soon as the power was restored. They both happened during the day, but I tested the machine just after the power came back on to be sure. I have an auto machine with date capability. I know there is the xPAP equivalent to a motherboard built into the machine. I always fugured that it was best to leave it plugged in and on standby to eliminate possible surges from it being plugged in repeatedly. I've always wondered though if this were the correct thing to do.

Roadie · Post by **Roadie** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:13 pm

Under normal circumstances I don't unplug my machine. It is plugged in to a high quality APC power conditioning UPS.

Having said that there are circumstances that I will unplug pretty much all of my expensive electronics. If there is a serious thunderstorm in the area, I'm talkiing about a storm where there are lightning strikes nearby, and lots of them. I unplug pretty much everything around the house, the TV, computer, microwave, refrigerator, answering machine, you name it. If that storm is at night I just use one of my backup batteries for CPAP power and sleep the night away. I don't usually need the humidifier so that is not a big deal for me.

I would imagine that for most people a good quality UPS or power conditioner would be more than enough, and they could leave everything plugged in pretty much all of the time.

Roadie

Wulfman... · Post by **Wulfman...** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:21 pm

NeedinZs wrote:Dumb question #994 from me:

Do you all unplug your CPAP every morning? No.

I have been, but is it really necessary, unless there's thunderstorms, etc.? No.

Seems like some unnecessary wear and tear, everytime the machine powers up, BUT THEN AGAIN, does it need a cooling off period? It's sucking in room temperature air all night. Unless your breath is REALLY hot, it shouldn't be necessary.....it has all day to rest.

I never unplug mine. It's in a surge protector strip. I found out the other night that I don't particularly need a full battery backup UPS.

Den

6PtStar · Post by **6PtStar** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:31 pm

Mine is on a surge protector also. The only time I unplug mine is to get into the clinical menu. I don't have any reason to know this for sure but I have always felt that since there is clock in there somewhere, even if it does not give the correct time it might loose less time if it stayed plugged in. I now computers have a battery to back up the clock when it is unpluged so thought maybe this thing might have the same arrangement. Just a guess but with my OSA deprived brain it might not have any bearing on anything.

lilsheba · Post by **lilsheba** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:33 pm

I always unplug mine, and when I plug it back in at night I have it in a surge protector. I just feel better having it unplugged, I know it won't run cause a cat stepped on it or something....

SisterShotgun · Post by **SisterShotgun** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 2:42 pm

Thunderstorm? What is this thing called a thunderstorm..Just kidding..Unless we are going to get one of these rare things called a thunderstorm, I keep my CPAP plugged in

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:19 pm

I have mine plugged into a surge protector so I would assume that would protect it in the event the electric goes out or in if we have a thunder storm ! Am I right or wrong, I was wondering about that to. Or, should I unplug it anyway ???

TXKajun · Post by **TXKajun** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 3:20 pm

I just ran across this link today.... http://www.financialsense.com/fsu/edito ... /0217.html ..that is concerned with using as little power as possible. Made sense to me.

I've been thinking about buying a bunch of those little circular timers that you plug into power outlets and then plug your appliance into. I don't know about ya'll, but I've got a BUNCH of things that have timers or residual heaters and such that draw a little bit of power 24/7. I think by putting them on timers, I could probably save about $100 per month on electricity!

Kajun

papdaddy · Post by **papdaddy** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:11 pm

I keep mine pluged in all the time. It is also plugged in to a surge strip. 6 years no problems at all. Knock on wood.

Rich

Bearded_One · Post by **Bearded_One** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:42 pm

I just wish that appliances would actually turn off when they are turned "off". Part of the problem is that so many things have to remain partially powered so that the remote controls can be used to turn them on, and some things have clocks that require power to keep time. Some things are not even intended to be shut off, such as internet networking equipment.

t-bone · Post by **t-bone** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:45 pm

The only time I unplug my machine from its surge protector is if I'm taking it somewhere (as in sleeping in a bed other than my usual one) or when I remove my smart card.

The only reason I unplug it when I remove my smart card is to remind myself that the card is not in the machine.

papdaddy · Post by **papdaddy** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:49 pm

[quote="t-bone"]

The only reason I unplug it when I remove my smart card is to remind myself that the card is not in the machine.

msheda · Post by **msheda** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 5:55 pm

yeah.. to heck with the smart card.. I want an Xpap with a wireless nic, then we can all unplug!

(for those that scoff at the idea, I was the one that brought his company onto the "fad" that is the internet in 93, and everyone told me what a horrible waste of money that was)

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