NxStage on a Generator

[obsidianom]

We are concerned about power loss the next 2 to 3 days. I have a portable electric generator that runs up to 4000 watts. Anyone here run the entire NxStage machine, cycler and pureflow off a generator?  That may be our only option if things go bad. Any concerns with this or issues?  Any advice?

[kporter85db]

I haven't run mine off a generator yet but the whole setup uses no more then 5 amps I think. It should be no problem for your generator during treatment. My bigger concern would be sustainability if you need to make a new SAC. It would be very inefficient to run the generator for the time it takes to make a SAC. I also don't know how the Pureflow would react to not having power 24hrs a day, although it would probably be just fine.

[cdwbrooklyn]

Yes, you can use your generator as per my nurse.  She always tells me to get one just in case my power goes out. However, I would not use the pure flow, I would use bags so all you have to worry about it the machine operating.  It will be much easier and you will use less electricity.   

[Speedy1wrc]

4kw should be more than fine. I have a 7kw whole house generator that both machines can run off of. Traveling I have a 3.5kw unit in the motorhome. On the road I use bags for obvious reasons.

[Simon Dog]

I also don't know how the Pureflow would react to not having power 24hrs a day, although it would probably be just fine.

I turn the pureflow off when not making batches.  I have clear a power fail alarm after power up, but there is no problem, and it accurately remembers the remaining time the batch has left.

[obsidianom]

Be careful if you turn it off with a batch in the sak made.  It will cool down to room temp. and take quite awhile to heat up again to a comfortable temp. for dialysis.

[Simon Dog]

Be careful if you turn it off with a batch in the sak made.  It will cool down to room temp. and take quite awhile to heat up again to a comfortable temp. for dialysis.

You sir are a fountain of information.   I did a tx this AM about 30 minutes after turning the system on (was off for 12+ hours) and was quite comfortable, not cold or anything.   Surprising.  But then, it was the second tx from the batch so there was less to heat up.

AS to generators - Bill Peckham used a generator on his rafting trip - might want to check how big it was (as I assume it was a relatively small portable)