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backtobus


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Hello im new to this site, we travelled in a Bus for 2 yrs then about 8 yrs ago  moved into a house and "settled down" but we are looking at doing it again we learnt a lot last time so will be a little more prepared , but my health has deteriorated and I need oxygen at night so will either need a constant power source or parking where there is power anyone with ideas on "cheap" power would be good

look forward to learning from you all 



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Hi Backtobus we offer you a very warm welcome to the forum, if you knew how much power you would need over night it may be possible to run on batteries and recharge with solar panels, a bit more capital outlay up front but definitely cheaper in the longer term.

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Hello Backtobus, welcome to the playground. hope to meet you sometime. regards. rocket n strop



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G'day Backtobus and welcome.

(The following should have been in the Tech section - sorry)

Re-oxygen; I have COPD and need a nebulizer and oxy too. I use an oxygen concentrator that is both 240AC volt and 12 VDC volt via a small inverter (200 Watt) This was supplied with the concentrator which uses 90 Watts. I brought this off EBay for around AUD$500.00.

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/MINI-OXYGEN-CONCENTRATOR-BROAD-SPECTRUM-LIGHT-AND-PORTABLE-RICH-OXYGEN-SUPPLY-/181141481444?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item2a2cdfa7e4

The nebulizer is compact and uses 240AC  volt and has a clip-on battery that lasts around 20 minutes continuous use.

http://www.directhomemedical.com/47F35-LCS-paritreks-compressor-nebulizer-power-kit.html#.VOKYESF-_IU

http://www.directhomemedical.com/047F0020-rechargeable-battery-pari-trek-s.html#.VOKYNSF-_IW

Hope this helps mate and gives you the freedom to travel again. I'm static at the moment as I have complications that require a nearby hospital/

Peter



-- Edited by Ontos45 on Tuesday 17th of February 2015 12:30:57 PM

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Welcome to the gang backtobus, enjoy here and out in the playground.

I hope it all goes well with the oxy for you. The oxy generators are the way to go for sure. Just make sure it's a oxy generator not oxy welder hmmsmile 

Oh no, did I really say that? I will blame KFT.



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Welcome from us too. Lots of helpful people here.

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Hey welcome to the site backtobus. Trust you enjoy the great support and care that is here on this site in large amount and of course all freely given. Trust you enjoy your journey. 

Safe travels

brian and cheryl

briche



-- Edited by briche on Wednesday 18th of February 2015 09:28:49 AM

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Welcome Backtobus I hope you enjoy the site. I will leave the electrical advice to those that know thier stuff better than I. but I am sure it should not be to much of a problem with todays systems.
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