Originally Posted by
XFed2001
Hamilton guy: I, too, use a CPAP. I'm going transpac (JFK-SIN) in Oct. CX has informed me that my particular portable CPAP is not compatible with the 777ER's power; therefore, I have to rely on my own dry battery. Were you able to connect to the plane's power in-flight? If I might ask, what kind of device did you use?
You can find out what the power options are available on your flight either at seatguru AND/or at the airlines' website.
First, what type of power port? If it is A/C then my understanding is that it would be 100V. Find out about adapters for the other kind(s) of ports.
If your CPAP is rated for 110V only then you can contact the vendor manufacturer about using it with 100V power. I am guessing that if it is 110V then the wire comes out of the CPAP and goes directly to the plug that plugs into the wall or other AC port. If that is the case then maybe you can get a power supply - that is the cord comes out of the machine and plugs into a brick and then a cord coming from that that goes into the power port. That brick is the power supply and you would want it rated at 100-220V (or is it up to 240?).
Anyway, CX could be blowing smoke. Definitely call the airline but don't rely on their words for what is possible.
I have used my CPAP on UA and OZ. The OZ wesite says that the AC port could only be used for laptops. I had an issue with that and it got resolved, eventually, in my favor.
FWIW, I've posted elsewhere about my experience with using CPAPs on flights on other carriers:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/asian...cpap-f-oz.html
The following are my comments on one thread at fodors:
http://www.fodors.com/community/air-...omment-6861623
The info here might be a bit redundant:
http://www.fodors.com/community/air-...omment-6230177