power source for a cabin with no electricity

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watty
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Is there something less substantial than a gas powered generator that can provide a fair amount of electricity? The main reason I need it is to power my CPAP machine each night (nerd alert!). So I'm trying to find something that can provide about 8 hours of power per night to a normal plug.
LostInLA07
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Do you have natural gas and what is your budget?
LostInLA07
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For a CPAP machine only you could probably use a deep cycle marine battery and inverter.

Otherwise I think gas powered generator is your answer unless you want to power the entire house and have natural gas or LP readily available.
watty
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Budget is... more of one or those things where I just wanted to find out what options even exist and then that would sort of determine the budget.
akaggie05
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I use a deep cycle battery and inverter setup for tailgating (powers a 32" TV and Directv receiver for >10 hours, should be more than enough for a CPAP machine). Battery was around $80 at Walmart, inverter was around $50 at Radio Shack. You'll also need a way to charge the battery. If you're at the cabin for extended periods (without power), you might look at a solar trickle charger that will top it off during the day, then you can run your machine at night.
OkinTexas
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Is there something less substantial than a gas powered generator that can provide a fair amount of electricity? The main reason I need it is to power my CPAP machine each night (nerd alert!). So I'm trying to find something that can provide about 8 hours of power per night to a normal plug.


Could you have solar as a backup? I think the people on here suggesting natural gas or propane are good alternatives.
OkinTexas
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I use a deep cycle battery and inverter setup for tailgating (powers a 32" TV and Directv receiver for >10 hours, should be more than enough for a CPAP machine). Battery was around $80 at Walmart, inverter was around $50 at Radio Shack. You'll also need a way to charge the battery. If you're at the cabin for extended periods (without power), you might look at a solar trickle charger that will top it off during the day, then you can run your machine at night.


Endo Ag
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Solar won't work at night obviously, but could recharge a battery. There are wind generators, but the wind could fit down. I think the battery is your best shot with either any of solar, wind, portable generator or using a vehicle to power it back up each day
ABATTBQ11
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You probably wouldn't want to vehicle charge the marine battery. You're looking at blowing through a ton of gas that way. A generator would be a better solution.

I would go with solar and/or wind. There are some fairly cheap solar cells at harbor freight that you could look into.
LostInLA07
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You could always try this:

http://m.softpedia.com/green-bra-charges-your-mobile-phone-and-ipod-85959.html
Waterski02
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For under $500 you could get a 100W Solar array, along with a couple of Deep Cycle Batteries and an inverter.

I've got 3 deep cycles and a 100w panel from Renogy on my Camper van, and haven't had any issues running the fridge all day, and the stereo 8-10hrs/day.
hurricanejake02
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You might try something like this:

http://www.goalzero.com/p/166/goal-zero-yeti-150-solar-generator-kit/24:3/

You can charge it up before you head out, and use the solar to keep it charged while you're there.
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