The machine, water treatment unit and heater all draw power simultaneously, and the supply needs to handle that safely and continuously.
What to know
- A dedicated, earthed circuit for the dialysis equipment is strongly preferred.
- No extension leads or multi-way adapters for the machine.
- Residual current protection on the circuit, tested and documented at installation.
- Discuss backup power with your technologist — see the emergency preparedness module for outage planning.
Talk to your care team
This topic is part of Getting Started with Home Hemodialysis, one of ten modules in the Trivita Learning Hub. If anything here contradicts what your own nephrologist or dialysis nurse has told you, follow your care team — they know your prescription, your access and your history.
Trivita's dialysis nurses answer our care line 24 hours a day on 055 242 1070, including for people who are not yet our patients.
Education, not medical advice. This page explains home hemodialysis in general terms for patients and care partners in the UAE. It is reviewed by Trivita's Medical Director but cannot account for your individual circumstances. Never change a prescription, medication or technique based on this page alone.