using an extension cord with your cpap machine

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Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine

Post by ChicagoGranny » Tue Mar 16, 2021 6:29 am

I had to think about that. The grounded prong is at a 90-degree angle to the cord as are the other two prongs. The position of the prongs puts the plug head at a 45-degree angle to the wall plate.


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Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine

Post by Janknitz » Tue Mar 16, 2021 2:30 pm

Well, the simple answer is "Don't buy one".
I agree but it's getting harder and harder to find them without that plug.
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Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine

Post by JLROhio » Tue Mar 16, 2021 10:14 pm

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His apprehension
about an extension
is with good intention
and is due to lack of comprehension
about prevention
and is no cause for your
intervention
and condescension
please seek redemption
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Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine

Post by squid13 » Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:34 am

Go to Lowes and buy some cable and a plug and receptacle and make your own cord.

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Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine

Post by Goofproof » Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:57 am

In case someone wants to know how things really works, a $ .89 extension cord can carry enough power to power many XPAPS at the same time. More than four. If you also plan on plugging a A/C or welder, then you would need a heavier plug (and outlet feed). :roll: Jim
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Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine

Post by Midnight Strangler » Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:23 pm

squid13 wrote:
Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:34 am
Go to Lowes and buy some cable and a plug and receptacle and make your own cord.
If they are incapable of using a 45-degree plug, do you really think they are capable of making their own cord?

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Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine

Post by chunkyfrog » Thu Mar 18, 2021 1:41 pm

squid13 wrote:
Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:34 am
Go to Lowes and buy some cable and a plug and receptacle and make your own cord.
We did that for a compressor when the cr@p cords kept frying on us.
We used Romex.

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Re: using an extension cord with your cpap machine

Post by palerider » Sat Mar 20, 2021 7:16 am

Midnight Strangler wrote:
Thu Mar 18, 2021 12:23 pm
squid13 wrote:
Thu Mar 18, 2021 9:34 am
Go to Lowes and buy some cable and a plug and receptacle and make your own cord.
If they are incapable of using a 45-degree plug, do you really think they are capable of making their own cord?
The two skill sets aren't really related.

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