Bill.Baughn@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org (Bill Baughn) (07/27/90)
Index Number: 9560 TK> I suffer from severe obstructive sleep apnea. I must connect TK> myself to an air pump (Nasal CPAP (Continuous Positive Airway TK> Pressurization)) every night, or I might die in my sleep. I live in TK> *TERROR* of a power failure in the middle of the night. Tom, A power failure alarm would be fairly simple to make, and I suspect it would allow you to sleep better than you have in a long time. An alarm consists of a 12 volt beeper, nine volt battery, 110 volt normally closed relay and a length of lamp cord and plug. The contacts on the relay are used to close the nine volt circuit. The lamp cord is attached to the relay coil and plugged into a wall outlet. As long as voltage flows through the relay coil, the contacts are held open and all is serene. But should the power fail the contacts close causing the beeper to sound similar to most electronic alarm clocks. Everything you need for this can be found at any Radio Shack store including a plastic box to put it in. If you don't feel competent to rig it get on the local bbs and find a message area where ham radio operators or computer hobbyist hang out. If all else fails let me know and I will build one and send it to you. All The Best, Bill Baughn *** Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness. Beyond a wholesome discipline be gentle with yourself. *** ----Desiderata -- Uucp: ..!{decvax,oliveb}!bunker!hcap!hnews!130!10!Bill.Baughn Internet: Bill.Baughn@f10.n130.z1.fidonet.org