If there is an overall power failure, they should have a backup, though I agree in this case it seems reasonable to discharge the battery and run it from a plug when needed.  Client and family should be aware of the risks in both directions.

Not my part of the field but do they make portable suction that allows for a diconneccted battery (so a caregiver can reconnect a fully charged one).

Semi related, I know my dad was close to purchasing a marine battery to power his overnight CPAP.   Maybe look into that?

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Right, so then they can charge it before they leave, or some have a backup battery. It does add another level of stuff to do/remember, but I reached out to the person who is currently doing this in our area, and it is working great for them so far!

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People take them out away from home where there is no battery source...

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Hi All, I don’t want to appear unnecessarily negative, but there is a reason that suction machines have batteries......

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Hi-

I was just chatting about this with one of our genius HH SLPs, and she had a great idea! I haven't tried it yet, but she said it works.

-Get an IR smart plug for the wall outlet
-Drain the battery on the suction machine so it is only getting power from the outlet
-Plug the suction machine into the smart plug and leave it turned 'on'
-Now it can be turned on and off via the smart plug- whether through the remote, or you can of course use the IR controls on most SGDs

I can't wait to try it!

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Hi,
Has anyone set up someone with a switch adapted suction machine.  Please let me know how you set it up or if you found one that is already adapted.

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