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Power pack for a CPAP machine (46 posts / 5,733 views)
Jimmers532
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Post #1 4 Feb 2023 19:47
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Hi there, can anyone recommend a power pack that will run a CPAP machine for a couple of nights fishing ? Will just be for the CPAP machine I've got another power bank for phones and lights etc.
BlankasorusRex BlankasorusRex
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Post #2 4 Feb 2023 19:51
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Jay Mungo uses their large power pack to run his I believe. Perhaps drop him a message on Facebook
framey framey
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Post #3 4 Feb 2023 19:55
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What's the rating of the machine
Jimmers532
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Post #4 4 Feb 2023 20:39
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1.0 – 1.5A, 100 – 240V, 50 – 60Hz I took that off the website, not sure what it means though lol
MrNuvawun MrNuvawun
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Post #5 4 Feb 2023 22:57
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Exactly what it says, power supply needs to be somewhere between 100-240v AC. You're not going to get that off of any power bank type thing. You'd have to investigate what is available for the caravaning world.
The_Andyman The_Andyman
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Post #6 4 Feb 2023 23:27
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There are plenty of 240v supplying power stations available

A typical cpap machine may average at about 40w
A cheapish power station with 320 watt hours would run this for up to 8 hours

Realistically with some losses of power conversion and maybe the cpap running at a higher wattage, the above may more realistically be 6 to 7 hours. If you want a couple of nights use and say 12 to 14 hours is enough then you'd maybe need 2 X 320WH power stations or one single bigger one.

Examples from amazon

320Wh
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/CTECHi-Portable-100000mAh-Generator-Technology/dp/B0BQMR8RQ9


1002Wh
https://smile.amazon.co.uk/dp/B08RNQ9P2R
Tinhead Tinhead
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Post #7 5 Feb 2023 03:09
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Blimey, we're supposed to be going fishing and getting away from modern life.
I'm not sure if working from home is a good thing, but if you are going to take all of your office to the bank then that's a step too far IMO.
Life was so much simpler when you used to go to work and fish on days when you didn't have work.
duggs
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Post #8 5 Feb 2023 06:02
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braders1978 braders1978
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Post #9 5 Feb 2023 07:52
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Oh dear
BlankasorusRex BlankasorusRex
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Post #10 5 Feb 2023 08:00
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I think you might have misunderstood what the original poster was asking for.
If he's taking a CPAP machine into the office then I want a job like his, cos it sounds very relaxing.
The_Andyman The_Andyman
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Post #11 5 Feb 2023 08:18
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https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Continuous_positive_airway_pressure
scar scar
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Post #12 5 Feb 2023 09:01
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OK, I am out in the open !

I too have SOSA and use a CPAP all the time even whilst Fishing.
I generally Fish for between 2 and 10 nights at a time and the only viable solution I have come up with is a 12v lead from a company called Hope2sleep and a 12 volt leisure battery and couple them together with a female cigarette type socket on to crocodile clips and I have never ran out of power. It is incredibly heavy and awkward however, the only solution for me.

I hope this helps.
Beyonce
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Post #13 5 Feb 2023 09:25
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Step away from the forum and go to bed...
MrNuvawun MrNuvawun
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Post #14 5 Feb 2023 11:06
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I too suffer with obstructive sleep apnoea, but only generally fish for two nights at a time and for that I will just live without my cpap machine. My case may not be as severe as yours though. At my last overnight sleep study, I stopped breathing 40 times an hour, which is every 90 seconds.
BlankasorusRex BlankasorusRex
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Post #15 5 Feb 2023 11:35
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Er stopping breathing 40 times in a night!!! Wowzers
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