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Can a Growatt HELIOS 3600 run a cpap machine (no humidifier)?
The cpap machine (no humidifier) draws about 40 W (a steady resistive load); the HELIOS 3600 delivers 3,600 W continuous and 4,500 W surge. Its 3,686 Wh battery runs one for about 83 h.
Continuous: 3,600 W ≥ 40 W needed → ok
Surge: 4,500 W ≥ 40 W needed → ok
Runtime: 3,686 Wh × 90% ÷ 40 W avg = ~83 h
Bigger units that run it longer
Common questions
Can the Growatt HELIOS 3600 run a cpap machine (no humidifier)?
Yes. A cpap machine (no humidifier) draws about 40 W, and the Growatt HELIOS 3600 delivers 3,600 W continuously with a 4,500 W surge rating — comfortably enough. On its 3,686 Wh battery it runs one for roughly 83 h.
Sources: CPAP Machine (no humidifier) wattage — Standard appliance-wattage / generator-sizing charts (representative values; verify your nameplate); HELIOS 3600 specs — manufacturer published specifications (compiled 2026-10-05; 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.