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Yes, the Yeti Pro 4000 can run a Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Yes - Yeti Pro 4000 has enough running and surge power for the Portable Oxygen Concentrator. Target ~403W running / 403W surge; the generator provides 3600W / 7200W.

Power Margin Analysis

3600W / 7200W Capacity
Running 3197W headroom
403W required
Surge 6797W headroom
403W required

Decision Gate Waterfall

Same decision gates as the engine: voltage, running, surge. Runtime is shown as operational context.

1

Voltage Gate

PASS

Device output type must match generator output.

120V required -> 120V available

2

Running Gate

PASS

Continuous draw with safety buffer applied.

403W required -> 3,600W available (3,197W headroom)

Required 403W required
Available 3,600W
3

Surge Gate

PASS

Startup peak with safety buffer applied.

403W required -> 7,200W available (6,797W headroom)

Required 403W required
Available 7,200W
4

Runtime Insight

INFO

Runtime context only. It does not change the electrical compatibility verdict.

Continuous estimate: 8.0h

Device profile reference: up to 24h per day.

Power bars show required versus available output for each gate.

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Decision Snapshot

Quick compatibility, required headroom, and model-specific context at a glance.

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3600W
Running Power
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3993.6Wh
Capacity
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~8h
Est. Runtime
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3000W
Solar Input

Quick Compatibility Check

  1. 1 Running headroom: target 403W; generator provides 3600W.
  2. 2 Surge headroom: target 403W; generator provides 7200W.
  3. 3 Tip: leave headroom for startup spikes and warm conditions.

Model-Specific Results

3 of 3 models are SAFE or TIGHT. Most demanding model: Philips EverFlo (350W surge).

Model Running Surge Verdict Runtime Source
Philips SimplyGo 150W 150W Safe ~18.6h Engineering Est.
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Technical: **Running load:** 150 W. **Surge:** 150 W. **Voltage:** 120 V AC. No inrush spike, consistent draw across flow settings.

Field note: Verify power station inverter can deliver 150 W continuously for 24-hour cycles. Monitor battery state of charge during overnight operation.

Can I run this concentrator on battery backup during a power outage?

Only if your power source can supply at least 150W continuous and 150W surge at 120V.

Philips EverFlo 350W 350W Safe ~8.0h OEM Verified
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Technical: **Running load:** 350W continuous. **Surge:** 350W (no inrush spike). **Voltage requirement:** 120V AC. Resistive heating element drives steady draw with minimal transient.

Field note: Ensure power station inverter handles 350W continuous without thermal cutoff. Voltage deviation beyond ยฑ5% may trigger device fault alarms.

Can I run this on a portable power station during an outage?

Only if your power source can supply at least 350W continuous and 350W surge at 120V. Verify capacity in watt-hours exceeds your runtime need.

Drive DeVilbiss 5L 310W 310W Safe ~9.0h Engineering Est.
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Technical: **Running load:** 310W continuous. **Surge:** 310W (no starting transient). **Voltage:** requires 120V AC. The device demands 7440 Wh over a 24-hour period.

Field note: Medical oxygen concentrators tolerate no interruption. Verify the power station supports pass-through charging during mains operation.

Can I run this oxygen concentrator on a portable power station during an outage?

Only if your power source can supply at least 310W continuous and 310W surge at 120V. No compatibility is guaranteed.

How This Pairing Performs Across Our Database

This unit ranks #25 of 29 compatible generators for this device by buffered margin (Overkill class).

How Portable Oxygen Concentrator Performs Across 33 Tested Generators

29 of 33 generators are SAFE+TIGHT for Portable Oxygen Concentrator.

29 Safe+Tight
Safe 29 (88%)
Fail 4 (12%)

Power Comparison: Goal Zero Yeti Pro 4000 vs Top Alternatives for Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Fit class uses buffered needs (running and surge) for this device.

Specs & Surge Analysis

Portable Oxygen Concentrator
Medical

Portable Oxygen Concentrator

Medical Emergency Backup

350W
Running
350W
Surge
120V
Required

True Surgeโ„ข Analysis

Safety Buffer: +15%
Running Power Usage 11% Utilization
403W required 3600W Capacity
3197W headroom
Surge/Startup Peak 6% Utilization
403W required 7200W Capacity
6797W headroom
Voltage Match 120V โ†” 120V โœ“

Generator Insights

The 7200 W surge can handle typical compressor-based appliances like well pumps, refrigerators, and air conditioning startup events on 120V circuits. The 3600 W continuous rating supports sustained operation once inrush currents settle, making this unit a strong option for heavy 120V backup loads.

This unit uses LFP chemistry and draws from manufacturer documentation for its output specifications. The 7200 W surge rating reflects the inverter's transient capacity, not a thermal or safety certification. Source: Goal Zero Yeti Pro 4000 User Manual (Output Specifications) (manufacturer documentation).

Extend Runtime with Solar

Keep your Portable Oxygen Concentrator running with solar โ€ข MPPT: 13.3โ€“ 145V โ€ข Max: 3000W

Goal Zero undefined Official

Goal Zero

200W Panel

1 Hour Sun =
+0.4h per sun hour
Plug & Play
Full in ~28.5h
Anker undefined Smart Value

Anker

400W Panel

1 Hour Sun =
+0.8h per sun hour
MC4 -> HPP+
Full in ~14.3h

Adapter required: MC4 -> HPP+.

EcoFlow undefined Smart Value

EcoFlow

400W Panel

1 Hour Sun =
+0.8h per sun hour
MC4 -> HPP+
Full in ~14.3h

Adapter required: MC4 -> HPP+.

Technical Analysis

Spec-Based โ€ข No Guarantees

Technical Breakdown

Running range: 150W (portable SimplyGo) to 350W (stationary EverFlo). Surge: modeled equal to running โ€” no OEM startup current published for any oxygen concentrator in this class. Voltage: 120V AC.

Expected Behavior

Estimated runtime: ~8h. Stationary concentrators operate 24 hours daily at constant draw, consuming 7,440-8,400 Wh per day. Portable units draw less but still require continuous power for uninterrupted oxygen delivery.

Field Note

Oxygen concentrators are life-critical โ€” always have a backup power source. Use pure sine wave output only. Verify pass-through charging capability so the power station stays charged while the concentrator runs on mains power.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can the Goal Zero Yeti Pro 4000 power a Portable Oxygen Concentrator?

Yes. The Goal Zero Yeti Pro 4000 provides 3600W running / 7200W surge. The Portable Oxygen Concentrator needs 403W / 403W (including 15% buffer). That leaves 3197W of running headroom and 6797W of surge margin.

How long will the Yeti Pro 4000 run a Portable Oxygen Concentrator?

Approximately 8.0 hours, based on the Portable Oxygen Concentrator's 350W draw and the Yeti Pro 4000's 3993.6Wh capacity (70% usable after real-world losses).

What Else Can You Run?

With 1045W allocated to the Portable Oxygen Concentrator, the Yeti Pro 4000 still has ~1485W of margin. These devices could run simultaneously:

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Medical Fridge
80W
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Nebulizer
60W
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CPAP (No Humidifier)
40W
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Wifi Router
15W
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Portable Ice Maker
100W
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Space Heater (Eco)
750W

Pro Tip for Medical Users: According to energy reports, turning off the humidifier on your Portable Oxygen Concentrator can double your runtime. Using a DC cable instead of the AC plug is also recommended to avoid inverter inefficiency.

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ID: goal-zero-yeti-pro-4000-oxygen-concentrator
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Device Data Source
Engineering Est. Safety Factor Applied

Derived from variant list (max of variants). Running worst case = Philips EverFlo (350W). Surge = running for all variants (no OEM startup current published for any oxygen concentrator in this class; surge modeled equal to running).

โšก Generator Specs Source
OEM Verified

Goal Zero Yeti PRO 4000 (120V) User Guide

Methodology informed by US Department of Energy (DOE) & EIA references where applicable. Our methodology โ†’

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