Batteries Needed When Traveling With Your Cpap Machine

By Author: Chris Vasta
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Since CPAP users want to avoid sleeping without their CPAP machine, traveling with the device is unavoidable. Luckily, traveling with a CPAP machine is much easier than it used to be, since the devices are smaller and lighter than ever before. CPAP manufacturers have worked very hard to improve portability and usability for traveling patients.

Certain things should be taken into consideration when traveling with your CPAP machine such as where you are traveling to and how long your flight is. If you are traveling to Europe, you must always remember to purchase a plug adapter so you can still use your CPAP machine. If your trip includes a long flight, you must remember to keep your battery charged so you can use it during your flight. Using a CPAP machine during a flight has become common in recent years, so it should not be an issue, though you should still carry a letter from your doctor as a precaution.

If you intend to go on a camping trip, a battery specifically for your CPAP machine is highly recommended. While many camp grounds do have electrical outlets, it is still advised ...
... to have a battery as a failsafe. If, however, you prefer “primitive” camping, a battery is a must-have, since an outlet will not be at your disposal. While not having an outlet may seem like a problem for charging your battery, it is not the case. You can simply purchase an adapter for the car cigarette lighter, which will allow you to charge the battery at your convenience.

It is important to choose the right battery for your needs. The lithium ion, C-222 CPAP Battery is a universal battery that works with any CPAP machine. It is important to check with your supplier or manufacturer as ResMed’s S8 requires a DC-12 converter. The C-222 CPAP Battery contains high capacity, lithium-ion cells, delivers 12 volts of output, and holds and incredibly long charge, depending on your CPAP setting – at a pressure rating of 4, the battery works for 25 hours and at a pressure rating of 20, it works for 9 hours. As the battery is designed for travel, it is light-weight at 4.8 lbs. and comes with a carrying case to make traveling with it as easy as possible. In addition, the C-222 CPAP Battery includes built in circuitry protection against thermal run-away (overheating) and a 1 year warranty. There is also a larger battery which doubles the CPAP machine’s use time.

With the C-222 CPAP Battery, you should be able to travel without sleep therapy interruption. The sleek, portable and affordable battery is perfect for any CPAP user that travels often. It will allow you to use your CPAP machine at your convenience – no matter where you are.

Chris Vasta operates TheCPAPShop.com, a leading online retailer of CPAP equipment, located in New Jersey. He understands the importance of education about CPAP equipment so that sleep apnea sufferers will continue to use their CPAP machines. Chris has recently recommending the C-222 CPAP Battery , Resmed CPAP equipment and CPAP supplies.