Backup power is essential when your basic needs like breathing require a machine. Most of the equipment we use has battery power like our ventilator and our lifts. The onboard power is usually sufficient but typically only lasts 4 – 8 hours depending on usage. But we wanted to be prepared for power outages and travel.

We had a situation where Steve’s NIV ran out of battery power at an event. We were able to get it plugged in, but it was going to take hours to charge before we could go home safely. Friends and family jumped into help. Our friends got us the Ryobi battery solution and our son in law brought our large generator from home about an hour away. We got home safely, and the importance of backup power was reinforced.