Will it run a c-pap machine ( fir sleep apnea) overnight? Does the engine need to be running overnight?
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Most CPAP machines have 12 Volt cigarette lighter adaptor you can add-on (you do not need to buy an inverter.)http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showtopic=103777
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Hi. All I know is that it cant run more than 4 amps reliably and the devices fan is louder than it should be.
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Assuming the c-pap machine uses a standard outlet and consumes less than 400W continuous power, this inverter should work fine for it. Be aware that not all vehicles deliver power to the 12V outlet when the vehicle is off, so this may not work with the 12V outlet at all unless the vehicle is running. (Alternatively, you can connect it to the vehicle's battery terminals). The duration this inverter can be used without the vehicle on depends on the health of your battery and how loaded the inverter is. I have used this for charging multiple devices for several hours without issue, but this represents a fairly small draw on the battery. This unit is designed to shut off if overloaded and alarm and shutoff if input voltage (from battery) is too low. It's just a guess, but I would expect you'd need to start the car periodically to run the machine all night.
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I had very bad luck with this unit and returned it. As soon as I plugged it in it started blowing fuses. We have a newer SUV with 5 12v receptacles and a high power battery. However, if this Wagan works for you I wouldn't recommend running it all the time without starting your vehicle and charging your battery.
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Hi Kristen, the machine needs to run for about seven minutes. After the seven minute run time, the system needs to stay closed for about two hours. This means if you put your mask in the box in the morning, it will definitely be ready for use again by bedtime. :) Please let us know if you have any more questions! -Izabela, Customer Support
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Nah, you can run it 24/7 if you like. It has a thermostat, anti freeze setting and overheat shutoff. I leave mine on 24/7 with no problems. Just make sure you run it on at least a 15 amp circuit.
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CPAP units consume about 30-40 watts on average, so 7 hrs. operation would use about half the battery's charge. So, just big enough, if you recharge it during the day
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If you mean, "I want to use my CPAP machine in a foreign country. It runs on 110 V, 60 cycle, alternating current. Will the converter convert the foreign power to 110V, 60 cycle, alternating current?" then the answer is yes. If the CPAP machine runs on 220, then probably not. (I do not remember it being able to convert to 220. What does the product specs say?
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Yes, I would say this machine is fairly quiet. I have definitely heard and used much louder machines. It wouldn't wake someone up if they were asleep.
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7500 mAH will not keep a CPAP running all night, but it might let you ride through smaller (maybe 30-90 minutes, depending on your machine) outages - if it lets you charge it and take output at the same time. A battery to run a CPAP all night is much bigger (I have one that is 44,000 mAH).
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Yes it will. I use the Respironics CPAP, and it does work. Be sure to use the CPAP without the humidifier (or with it turned off), because the heater in the humidifier draws much more power than the CPAP itself. If humidity is needed on battery power, put warm water in the reservoir.
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I use mine every night for my cpap machine while we are dry camping. I am able to use it for 3 or 4 nights without recharging the marine battery.
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answered below, it is a 2 prong device. If the unit gets too hot, motor automatically shuts itself off until it cools down. I am not sure how long it takes to do that but I think probably 45 minutes or 1 hr. I have feel asleep using in on my legs when they are achy. Wont work until it cools down and you have to unplug it and plug it in again. But, I love this machine. I have never found one that works as well as this one does. Well worth every penny. Others I have tried are pretty junky compared to this one, it is very high quality.
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This has to be attached to a battery source (like a car battery). It would depend on how many watts is required to run the CPAP machine. I can't imagine it would be greater than this, but you would have to check what is the minimum wattage to run the machine. This is an 800Watt. There are 1000 Watt and 1200 Watt ones as well.
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It does indeed stay on all night. Pressing the on/off switch once turns the unit on. You then turn it off in the morning by pressing the same button. I love my machine btw. My sleep has improved so much since I started using it, so absolutely no regrets buying it.
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It transforms the power it gets into approx the same amount of power at a different voltage. If the power is out, it gets no power to transform. Nothing in means nothing out. So f the power goes off it is the same as if it were not plugged in.If the sleep acnea is a life threatening condition, maybe a UPS (Uninterrupible Power Supply) is needed. It contains a battery that can continue the power for a time. They come rated for how much power they can supply and how long that power can be supplied in case of line power loss. They often sell them where they sell computers in order to keep the computer from being turned off in case of a power interruption. It transforms the power it gets into approx the same amount of power at a different voltage. If the power is out, it gets no power to transform. Nothing in means nothing out. So f the power goes off it is the same as if it were not plugged in.If the sleep acnea is a life threatening condition, maybe a UPS (Uninterrupible Power Supply) is needed. It contains a battery that can continue the power for a time. They come rated for how much power they can supply and how long that power can be supplied in case of line power loss. They often sell them where they sell computers in order to... » Read More It transforms the power it gets into approx the same amount of power at a different voltage. If the power is out, it gets no power to transform. Nothing in means nothing out. So f the power goes off it is the same as if it were not plugged in.If the sleep acnea is a life threatening condition, maybe a UPS (Uninterrupible Power Supply) is needed. It contains a battery that can continue the power for a time. They come rated for how much power they can supply and how long that power can be supplied in case of line power loss. They often sell them where they sell computers in order to keep the computer from being turned off in case of a power interruption. « Show Less
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Yes mine runs all night while I sleep however it is not nearly as large or powerful Amy one from YoungLiving
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I would purchase an extra filter and cleaner. Also make sure you have a good surge protected power bar as you would be keeping the SoClean next to your cpap machine.
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Most CPAPs have a DC input so you don't have to deal with the inefficiency of using an inverter and then the additional losses due to the CPAP converting it back to 12 VDC.A typical CPAP will draw about 12 watts.
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If your CPAP can be ran off of any DC adapter I'm sure this will work and come with a cable/ adapter for you. The voltage may be a bit low, I'd look up the specs on your unit and compare the requirements to be sure.