Post by: bornhunter on October 23, 2020, 09:36:50 AM
Post by: Stein on October 23, 2020, 09:40:46 AM
How much does your cpap draw? I have no idea, but that seems like a very short battery life if that is all you are using it for. I camped with a guy who used a much smaller one and it lasted a night and a half and it was much smaller than the one you are using.
Post by: bornhunter on October 23, 2020, 09:47:56 AM
It has 400 watt hours, so depending on what you connect to it will determine how long it will last. Same on the recharge, if your source has enough to supply the maximum the battery management system will accept it will charge fast. If not, it will charge slower.
How much does your cpap draw? I have no idea, but that seems like a very short battery life if that is all you are using it for. I camped with a guy who used a much smaller one and it lasted a night and a half and it was much smaller than the one you are using.
I believe its 90 watts. My cpap has a humidifier and heated hose so I know it will draw more power but I cant even make it one whole night. My hunting partner uses the same (yeti400) and only uses about 20% overnight. He runs a 12 volt power cord and I am using the factory 110 which I think draws more power. Its a real pain not making it through the night and then needing hours to recharge.
Post by: Stein on October 23, 2020, 10:07:48 AM
So, you need a bigger battery. I would be tempted to use a simple deep cycle battery, if you have a boat you likely have one you are not using during hunting season. You could get clever and charge it with your truck, most have 90-100A alternators and if you have a decent drive to your spot it might charge up during the roundtrip.
You would need a cpap that can run on DC or an small inverter which would result in some losses like you are seeing with your current setup.
If you are real clever, you might have two batteries on your rig with an isolator and simply run a cord to the tent and it would automatically charge when driving requiring no work on your part.
Post by: timberfaller on October 23, 2020, 11:21:50 AM
Post by: KFhunter on October 23, 2020, 11:26:34 AM
Or just run the generator all night....I mean you're already running it 3-4 hours to recharge the goal zero
Post by: JimmyHoffa on October 23, 2020, 11:33:26 AM
Post by: bornhunter on October 23, 2020, 11:36:15 AM
Turn off your humidifier and hose, don't really need it anyways in a humid tent do ya?
Or just run the generator all night....I mean you're already running it 3-4 hours to recharge the goal zero
I'm old, I hunt out of a camper. I am going to try that at home before my next hunt to Idaho in November. I shouldnt need the humidifier and if no moisture should not need the heated hose.
Thanks all.
Post by: DRobnsn on October 23, 2020, 12:14:14 PM
I've been contemplating buying a generator like yours but will probably end up with the bigger 750 or 1000 to run a fridge and cpap when at camp.
Post by: bornhunter on October 24, 2020, 09:10:00 AM
I don't have heat or humidifier but I have successfully ran my cpap with the 120v cord and small inverter off my truck cig lighter up to 3 nights without running the truck. However the truck does have dual batteries (diesel). I've been using this setup for about 7 or 8 years now. With the exception of a new cpap machine a few years back. I've done it this way in a tent and a rv. I'm currently working on installing a few 12v/usb power ports in the RV in the cupboards next to the bed. I picked up the correct 12v adpater cord for the cpap as well. Hopefully it will last as long as the truck does.They now make a lithium 500 and a 1500.
I've been contemplating buying a generator like yours but will probably end up with the bigger 750 or 1000 to run a fridge and cpap when at camp.
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Post by: KFhunter on October 24, 2020, 09:51:43 AM
The sponge would need to be vertical so it stands out of the water, and allow for a wicking effect.
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Post by: bornhunter on October 24, 2020, 11:19:51 AM
I wonder if you can stick a new clean sponge in your humidifier reservoir to increase the surface area of the water and aid in humidification w/o running the heated base?
The sponge would need to be vertical so it stands out of the water, and allow for a wicking effect.
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Will have to ask about that.
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Post by: bornhunter on October 28, 2020, 09:40:49 PM
My CPAP runs off of 12 volts dc . The 120 vac power supply coverts it to 12 volts dc . I found a similar plug and cut the cord off and hooked it directly to a deep cycle battery . If you have a volt meter just check the DC voltage coming out of your power supply . Then before plugging in the new cord off the battery make sure the voltage is the correct polarity ( reads the same as off of your power supply ) Tip of the connector is should be the positive connection . This would last several days with needing a charge. I’ve hard wired mine to my 12 volt system in my trailer and it works just like home .
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Post by: Alchase on October 29, 2020, 06:45:23 PM
Bought it for wife's curling iron, draw was to much for it, oh well, she'll just have to suffer at family camp!
My wife has a butane powered Curling Iron, and a battery powered one as well, :hello:
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