Uninterruptible power supply oxygen pump

Can a battery backup power supply run an oxygen concentrator?

That means a UPS battery backup power supply of this sort would only power a oxygen concentrator for about 20 minutes. Since the size of battery backup power supply required has to be so large in order to run an oxygen concentrator, alternative methods of getting oxygen would be a better option.

How many watts does an oxygen concentrator use?

The motor inside the concentrator runs continually so that it has an average of 480 running watts. The largest UPS you might buy from somewhere like Best Buy or Staples may contain about 160 watt hours of battery capacity. That means a UPS battery backup power supply of this sort would only power a oxygen concentrator for about 20 minutes.

How long does A DeVilbiss 5 liter oxygen concentrator last?

Assuming the oxygen concentrator is set a 2.5 LPM, below are a few options for indoor generators and how long they would last on a single charge providing backup power to a DeVilbiss 5 Liter Oxygen Concentrator. GEN-420 provides approximately 18 hours of emergency backup power to an oxygen concentrator on a single charge.

What should I do if I need a portable oxygen concentrator?

We would recommend you ask your oxygen supply company to supply you some extra oxygen bottles that you can have on hand in case of an emergency. Another alternative is having a portable concentrator, which would work as a short term solution.