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Post by needtime2scrap on Jul 22, 2014 19:10:00 GMT
So my dh has a CPAP which has made a huge difference in his quality of life ( and my own sleep!) But this he has a plan to go camping for the September long weekend. Problem is there is no power available. He can't be the only one out there with this problem...is there any way to use a battery or something so he could still sleep?
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Post by lauralaforest on Jul 22, 2014 19:11:56 GMT
Sorry I don't have any answers for you but I'd like to follow this thread as my hubby has a CPAP as well. (thank God!!!)
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Post by mellowyellow on Jul 22, 2014 19:15:03 GMT
I used to be on a CPAP machine and in that situation I would just go without it. I do know they have battery operated CPAP machines but I'm sure they might be a little expensive.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 22, 2014 19:39:03 GMT
Yes you can get a battery pack for it. His owners manual will have a listing for it if he still has that. OTherwise, a place like Batteries Plus can find out what he needs.
Or google his machine model for a battery. I know I found a solar rechargeable battery for my old machine for about $100. Didn't buy it since I don't camp but thought it was a neat accessory if there was ever a need.
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Post by perumbula on Jul 22, 2014 19:51:03 GMT
My dad uses an adapter for the car. it plugs into the cigarette lighter ("power port" as the new cars call it) and has a place for a standard household plug to go. it doesn't use enough power in one night to drain the battery. they would just be sure to drive the car around enough every day to recharge the battery.
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Post by kkrenn on Jul 22, 2014 19:57:55 GMT
We just returned from camping and my dh uses a CPAP. He did not take it as we didn't know you could put batteries to it. It may sound silly but we elevate the head of our air mattress so it helps. Nothing works as well as his CPAP but he definitely sleeps better with that slight elevation than without it.
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Post by ~Tessie~ on Jul 22, 2014 20:20:52 GMT
Never thought about this before. I had no idea they had a battery option. My DH bi-pap saved our marriage, lol.
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Post by kate on Jul 22, 2014 20:38:34 GMT
I've seen street vendors using a little generator thing about the size of a lunchbox or toaster - I assume it's a battery pack - they plug lamps or whatever into little outlets on the front. I would look into portable battery power sources.
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Post by Neisey on Jul 22, 2014 20:42:05 GMT
My DH has his rigged up to some kind of external battery pack. Works well.
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Post by Windy on Jul 22, 2014 20:42:50 GMT
How about one of those battery packs that you can use to start your car. They show some of them running a small TV. I'm not sure how many hours it would be good for. You can recharge it from your car.
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Post by formerpea on Jul 22, 2014 21:10:37 GMT
Well I thought I read CRAP & camping & could not wait to see what this thread was all about!  |
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Post by eebud on Jul 22, 2014 21:15:34 GMT
Well I thought I read CRAP & camping & could not wait to see what this thread was all about! Me too! I was wondering what kind of CRAP they were taking camping. LOL |
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Post by valincal on Jul 22, 2014 21:25:10 GMT
Maybe you can rent the appropriate battery?
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Post by marysue63 on Jul 22, 2014 21:33:31 GMT
My husband uses a CPAP too. I know you can get a battery operated one but what we do is have him use a mouth appliance instead when we don't have electricity. No batteries needed!
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Post by SabrinaM on Jul 22, 2014 22:19:36 GMT
My dad uses an adapter for the car. it plugs into the cigarette lighter ("power port" as the new cars call it) and has a place for a standard household plug to go. it doesn't use enough power in one night to drain the battery. they would just be sure to drive the car around enough every day to recharge the battery. This is what DH has done. Going without his CPAP makes everyone miserable! |
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Post by lightetc on Jul 22, 2014 22:57:37 GMT
Dad created some sort of solar rechargeable battery setup with the appropriate transformer to get the right voltage/current. Charged during the day, cpap at night.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Jul 22, 2014 23:19:05 GMT
Well I thought I read CRAP & camping & could not wait to see what this thread was all about! Me too  |
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Post by needtime2scrap on Jul 23, 2014 0:30:29 GMT
Cool thanks for the suggestions...I'm passing them on to dh!
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Post by GiantsFan on Jul 23, 2014 0:40:22 GMT
I just go without. :/
I looked into the battery pack and it was something crazy like $400.
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Post by pmm on Jul 23, 2014 3:29:23 GMT
When I worked home care we had some pts that used a car battery. I'm not sure how it all worked tho. Any of the accessories from the manufacturer are crazy expensive.
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Post by aacey on Jul 23, 2014 6:06:55 GMT
Well I thought I read CRAP & camping & could not wait to see what this thread was all about! That just made me laugh!  |
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Post by ~KellyAnn~ on Jul 23, 2014 7:02:07 GMT
Darn, I was hoping for an easy (and cheap) solution! I've used a cpap machine for years and never sleep without. Obviously, I've never been camping without electricity, but the power has gone out here once or twice. I honestly panic wondering what I would do.
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