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    Posted: 24 Oct 2011 at 3:14pm
I sleep at night with a CPAP Machine.  It runs on 12v DC.  In my RP-175 there is an empty cabinet above the drop down little TV.  Inside, in the back, is where the TV amplifier is.  Now, that amplifier runs on 12v DC and the power to the amplifier is always on.  To the right of the push on switch for the amp. there is a hole for wires.

What I did was unscrew the cover plate for the amp switch and pull it forward.  Using a volt meter I found the 12v wire to the amp and tapped into it for + and - source.  I then mounted a 12v power receptacle in that empty cabinet for the CPAP.   During the day I can use it for anything I want.

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Sounds like you can sleep with peace of mind that your CPAP will stay running all night . GOODNIGHT. 
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Posts: 6128 		Direct Link To This Post Posted: 25 Oct 2011 at 10:38am
The TV antenna amp is 12V??? I did not know that.. will be a 12V outlet up there by Friday.. lol

We already tapped into the propane detector and heater fan wires, but one up there in the cubby above the TV would be PERFECT for her iPhone charger..

Good find, and glad you found a reliable hook up point.
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Originally posted by TerryM

I sleep at night with a CPAP Machine.  It runs on 12v DC.  In my RP-175 there is an empty cabinet above the drop down little TV.  Inside, in the back, is where the TV amplifier is.  Now, that amplifier runs on 12v DC and the power to the amplifier is always on.  To the right of the push on switch for the amp. there is a hole for wires.What I did was unscrew the cover plate for the amp switch and pull it forward.  Using a volt meter I found the 12v wire to the amp and tapped into it for + and - source.  I then mounted a 12v power receptacle in that empty cabinet for the CPAP.   During the day I can use it for anything I want.Terry

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this is a little of the "voltage" topic    ...but what brand/model CPAP unit do you use. I use CPAP too but it runs on 110 volt. In our prior rv life I used a small inverter plugged intomam12 volt receptacle when we were dry camping.

Thanks in advance,

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Mine is made by Phillips.  Here is a link: http://www.healthcare.philips.com/us_en/homehealth/sleep/systemone/index.wpd

The 110v power cord has a box in the middle that has an output of 12v DC.  So I took a look and they make a 12v power cord for it!  I ordered one.

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I find I have to keep my cpap machine lower than my bed. Because of the humidifier, the vapor would condense and drip on me. Especially on a cool night. I do want to explore the 12 volt machine.
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Originally posted by Iteach5th

I find I have to keep my cpap machine lower than my bed. Because of the humidifier, the vapor would condense and drip on me. Especially on a cool night. I do want to explore the 12 volt machine.


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I have to watch the moisture setting pretty closely on my main unit at home. Here in Wyoming the humidity gets pretty low so a little tomhigh of a moisture setting and I wake up with water running down my face.

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