power options for nebuliser

[7 lives]

Would appreciate any ideas.
I use an Omron nebuliser 4 times a day which runs off the mains-it can use rechargeable batteries in an emergency but goes through them fast.
We have been advised to expect a power supply disruption next week for up to 6 hours whilst maintenance work is carried out.
I can advise the power company that its medical but really don't want everyone knowing my business.
In a long term power outage (like days ) does anyone have any ideas of alternative power supplies?
Many thanks.

[unsure]

a couple of 12v car batterys and a inverter , that should see you right for a few days or longer depending on the ampage of the batterys . in a long run you could recharge them with a solar panel .

[7 lives]

unsure-many thanks

[7 lives]

The nebuliser uses 4 standard 1.5 aa batteries when used away from mains- when using mains it has an ac adapter with the following info(all greek to me I am afraid)
in 230 vac/50 mA
out3.2 vdc/795 mA
type 4125-0380-adc
great thing is its portable but am dependent on it working!

[jansman]

If those are the batteries it uses then a simple 'window sill' solar charger would do the job. I am sure others will tell me I can get it cheaper but I use Maplins. Simple device that works.

[7 lives]

Jansman many thanks

[Hamradioop]

Becareful with Maplins as 1. they are expensive, 2. some of there items are utter crap, 3. the company seems to have lost its way.
On the Positive they have a shop you can return it too and most of the staff are Helpful

[featherstick]

Would appreciate any ideas.
I use an Omron nebuliser 4 times a day which runs off the mains-it can use rechargeable batteries in an emergency but goes through them fast.
We have been advised to expect a power supply disruption next week for up to 6 hours whilst maintenance work is carried out.
I can advise the power company that its medical but really don't want everyone knowing my business.
In a long term power outage (like days ) does anyone have any ideas of alternative power supplies?
Many thanks.

I understand your reticence about letting the power company know but in your place I'd reconsider 1) you could treat it as useful intel - how prepared are they for dealing with medical needs and do you need to be able to respond to this 2) you may well be flagged as a vulnerable user which might get you help in a more severe problem 3) it would be interesting to know their proposed solution

In the immediate short term, I'd suggest a good supply of rechargeables (eneloops are well thought of) and a mains smart charger and a windowsill charger, and a weekly or fortnightly protocol to check charge levels. Do you keep batteries in the car, by the way?

[cornerstone]

Just a thought i do not use a nebuliser, i have an inhaler and i also have one of those vicks non power like masks, it is a little compartment that holds hot water in the bottom chamber and you put vicks vaporub in that to dissolve also you can use oilatum drops or similar and you put your face to the upper chamber and breath in the mist, i got mine from boots at £8 Lloyds also sell them, a bit more expensive is the vicks steam that is technically electric bot you can use it like the other without the mains.
not as good as a nebuliser i know but better than nothing, that will also take anything.

[cornerstone]

Would appreciate any ideas.
I use an Omron nebuliser 4 times a day which runs off the mains-it can use rechargeable batteries in an emergency but goes through them fast.
We have been advised to expect a power supply disruption next week for up to 6 hours whilst maintenance work is carried out.
I can advise the power company that its medical but really don't want everyone knowing my business.
In a long term power outage (like days ) does anyone have any ideas of alternative power supplies?
Many thanks.

can you not get batteries from NHS if it is a medical device, contact the OT you can get hold of them either through the GP nurse quicker or failing that the local council, district nurse could also be an idea.