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General Discussion / Re: Cpap machine (powering)

« on: May 18, 2023, 03:02:39 pm »

great idea to check on my medical coverages. I have been told in the past that I am only covered for my home machine but who knows....until I check again. What do you mean by DME? Durable medical equipment?

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General Discussion / Re: Cpap machine (powering)

« on: May 18, 2023, 02:42:33 pm »

Thanks Ray. I know what you mean about spending time (in my case hours!) on this. I appreciate your refurbished idea. I will probably buy a new machine. I guess I might bite the bullet and buy the company recommended battery. If I do spend that much money I will remind myself that it is cheap compared to other more debilitating medical conditions that people face! Thanks again Ray because you have helped me along the decision making process.

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General Discussion / Re: Cpap machine (powering)

« on: May 18, 2023, 01:20:42 pm »

THANKS SO MUCH RAY B because that is just the solution I am looking for. any idea how long that Dewalt battery might last? I also found a youtube video from someone who used the AIMTOM 155Wh Portable Power Station SPS-155, $129.00, and that looks promising esp. with all the positive cpap reviews left on the Amazon site.
Anyway, another concern.....the ResMed company will probably void the warranty if I use either of these idea, and anything other than their Freedom v2 battery ($330.00).
Your thoughts on this? thanks again. John.

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General Discussion / Cpap machine (powering)

« on: May 16, 2023, 02:59:56 pm »

Hello Everyone. I am planning on riding the Empire State Trail (New York, USA) from Buffalo to Albany, 300 miles, and want to camp out the entire way (sometimes at places without power). 
I am looking to buy the Breas Z2 cpap machine (which uses 20 watts and runs on 15 volts DC) model and the battery for that costs $330.00! So, I am looking for cheaper power alternatives. Maybe even a portable power source? thanks for your help. John.