Medical devices: how many watts they use
CPAP machines and oxygen concentrators. The biggest draw here is the oxygen concentrator at about 350 W; the smallest is the cpap machine at about 22 W.
| CPAP machine120 V | 227–44 | — | 0.18 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oxygen concentrator120 V | 35030–600 | 700 | 8.4 |
Guides on this topic
CPAP battery backup: powering a CPAP through an outage
CPAP battery backup: real watts with and without the humidifier, DC vs AC, power station sizes for 1–3 nights, and utility medical programs to ask about.
What to run during a power outage: a priority list
What to keep running in a power outage: medical devices, food-safety times, sump pump, furnace, internet, plus sample 3,000 W generator and 1,000 Wh plans.
Power station vs generator: which is right for your outage?
Power station vs gas generator: capacity vs fuel, surge watts, indoor use, noise, solar recharge, battery cycle life and which fits your outage needs best.