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Can a Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core run a cpap machine (no humidifier)?
The cpap machine (no humidifier) draws about 40 W (a steady resistive load); the Yeti 1000 Core delivers 1,200 W continuous and 2,400 W surge. Its 983 Wh battery runs one for about 22 h.
Continuous: 1,200 W ≥ 40 W needed → ok
Surge: 2,400 W ≥ 40 W needed → ok
Runtime: 983 Wh × 90% ÷ 40 W avg = ~22 h
Bigger units that run it longer
Common questions
Can the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core run a cpap machine (no humidifier)?
Yes. A cpap machine (no humidifier) draws about 40 W, and the Goal Zero Yeti 1000 Core delivers 1,200 W continuously with a 2,400 W surge rating — comfortably enough. On its 983 Wh battery it runs one for roughly 22 h.
Sources: CPAP Machine (no humidifier) wattage — Standard appliance-wattage / generator-sizing charts (representative values; verify your nameplate); Yeti 1000 Core specs — manufacturer published specifications (compiled 2026-06-15; approximate). Informational only — a computed sizing estimate from published appliance-wattage charts and manufacturer station specs. It is not an electrical guarantee. For hardwired or whole-home backup, transfer switches, or any permanent install, consult a licensed electrician.