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Old 07-24-2012, 04:03 PM   #1
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12 VDC TV Receptacle ?

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I sleep with a cpap that will run on 12VDC, I have a adapter cord that will plug into a 12VDC lighter receptacle. Does anyone know if you can use the 12VDC receptacle that is for the TV to run other stuff? The cpap only needs 5amp and the TV receptacle is good for 8amp.

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Yes you can use that plug. I tapped into the sconce light next to the bed and added an outlet for the wifes CPAP.
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Old 07-24-2012, 05:24 PM   #3
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The outlet is fairly "Low power" if your CPAP needs more than 100 watts, the outlet likely won't work.

IF, on the other hand, it can live with say 50 watts of power,, GO 4 IT.

The one thing that almost will never work if plugged in there.. A TV (They need too much power) Just so you know.
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Hitchpin -

Your CPAP will use 5amps (60 watts) max. That's if it's at the highest cfm setting, which is very rare. My wifes is set at 6 cfm and it takes about 35 watts. So, yes you can use that 12v TV outlet, no problem. If your TV is an LCD or LED, you could use both at the same time with a 12v Y adapter.

I believe wa8yxm, was referring to the dash 12v outlet, so you could use that if you ever wanted to sleep while driving

If that TV outlet isn't convienient for you, PM me and I'll explain how I set one up next to the bed.
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It all you need is 5 amps, it should do fine. Now do you have enough amp-hours in your battery bank to run the CPAP all night? Check your battery rating and be sure it is adequately charged.

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Thanks to all, for your help.
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What is it fused for and what is the wire gage, that should tell you.
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I agree, the outlet is good for about 10 amps, so if you need half that, GO-4-IT as one local TV station (To where I am) says (Channel 4 of course, WDIV think Detroit IV (4 in roman numerals).

IF the unit is rated for use with an automobile as a power source, No problems...

And even if it's not.. Many of those 12 volt wall warts and power bricks,, the regulation is.. Shall we say.. Not all that great.
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