uncle forgot power cord to sleep apnea breathing machine. Anything we can do?
Saturday, April 10th, 2010 at
10:23 am
is there any like universal cord or something we can try- its a Respironics BiPap Auto M Series 12 volt 4 amp
Not too sure what that is- but I know we have 18,000 black cords here- if anyone has any suggestions or info- PLEASE HELP
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Try to remember what the cord looks like, whether it has the large square box or just a straight three-pronged cord, etc.
Look online for the exact make/model machine and try to download the instructions, to make certain you have the voltage information correct. Depending on the shape of the plug, another cord of the same power level may work, though I can’t say it’s exactly safe to do and is certainly not supported by the manufacturer.
On your cords, read the label on the converter box, to see the voltage setting. Don’t use anything that isn’t exactly the same. Does the machine have battery backup? Can you use that?
** edit **
Reading this over, it looks like there would have to be a special cord and power pack for DC power. If you don’t have that, you’re probably sunk. They definitely don’t want you using any cord but theirs, and looking at the pic, it doesn’t appear another household cord would fit.
http://global.respironics.com/UserGuides/BiPAPAutoMUserMan.pdf
Hi there are medical supply companies on call, call one of them and see if they can find a cord for you. I’m not sure of some of them that are in your area but any of them that actually have these machines at their stores and have people on call to assist. So try one of them or if you do have that many cords see if any of them are compatible with the plug ins on the machine. Hope this helps and good luck.