PORTABLE OXYGEN CONCENTRATOR VS TANK

[@robertadowns1654]

Thank you. What your saying about the tank is solid.

[@OxygenGuy]

Your welcome, I look forward to the future to see what advancements will come oxygen therapy.

[@vanbilly8387]

@2:45 regarding portable o2 concentrators in continuous mode; the Inogen One G5 only gives pulse doses and at its maximum setting (#6) it puts out less than 1.5 LPM. You say pulse doses go up to 6... Are you mixing the two - setting #6 versus actually getting 6 LPM? I recently went to the Ingen One G5 and didn't realize how little o2 it puts out, and it's only pulse dose. At its maximum setting (#6 and less than 1.5 LPM), I can only move as fast as I could without any supplemental o2 at all, but it does make it a little easier to be away from the house. Also, at #6, the battery won't last long at all. It's advertised as lasting up to 7 hours, but that has to be on setting 1, which is .21 LPM and in pulse mode. If you can survive on that tiny amount, you don't need supplemental o2. Personally, I recommend bottled o2 with a regulator that can do either pulse or constant flow, and a combination of at least two different size o2 bottles. The smallest and the larger that you can pull on a two-wheel dolly. The battery powered pulse concentrators are nice to have, but for advanced health conditions, as there are soooo many lung diseases no one would insert all of them here, you will get to a point that the battery powered units will not suffice. To put things into perspective, I have IPF. I'm long past my expected departure date, and a 50 foot walk can cause my o2 to plummet into the low to mid 80's without using o2. Flipping back the blankets to get into bed can do the same thing, as well as getting into and especially out of the shower. It is terrifying at times. Believe me, I walk sloooow. I grab walls and hold on tight during low spells, and I always look for a place to sit down, or a soft place to land if I collapse. I've got a lot of experience with dealing with low o2 that I wish I didn't have.

[@OxygenGuy]

Hi Vanbilly, I've seen different settings depending on the machine but I'm not of bridging (mixing them together) unless the doctor wants it. As far as how long the equipment can last on the road, the first charge on any battery is the best and it goes down from there. After a few years/ months of use it becomes less reliable than before. I agree the bottles are generally the more constant way to maintain oxygen as long as you have enough with you and are able to use them. You definitely seem like someone that has plenty of experience so that shouldn't be a issue. You didn't mention it but I think you would get a lot out of a four wheel walker with bottle holders and a seat. This would be the route I'd want to start with but a portable concentrator is up to you and your doctor and the insurance company. I hope it works out for the best

[@meowjamm]

Praying for you .. I'm so sorry.

[@vanbilly8387]

@@meowjamm Thank you. I wish I could wave a magic wand and solve health problems for everyone, but we get what life gives us. It's very rare that I leave home now, but when I do I find myself with the urge to hug other people who I see struggling, and those struggling on the inside that we can't see. Life is too short to fuss with silly things that we get caught up in.

[@Kinypshun]

Thank you for this. Extremely helpful as I am new to oxygen.

[@OxygenGuy]

Welcome Linn, if you have any questions I'll do my best to help.

[@geoffmartin4879]

Thank you very much for your informative information .

[@OxygenGuy]

Your welcome Geoff, thank you for watching and commenting!

[@martysegura9736]

perfect..helpful information..my invacare perfecto 2 yellow light is on how do i fix it

[@OxygenGuy]

Hi Marty, Yellow light is low oxygen, the filter is clogged, or air is restricted from going into the machine, or the internal filtration (drive beds) could be clogged. I'd start with the changeable filters and eventually to the seive beds if they come as a easily replacement set (Some do). It would be best to have someone doing this that can test it to make sure it's working properly. Do you have a provider or did you buy your machine outright?

[@harrygasser5546]

I have used oxygen for a few years now and a Cpap. I am going camping for a few days this Summer. What do you recemmend. I have the 10 lb model of the SimplyGo.

[@OxygenGuy]

Hi Harry, It really depends on where you are going? Do they have electric? What's your oxygen level? What your provider will provide you? I actually had a gentleman that I gave 30 e tanks and a large concentrator for a couple night hotel stay. He had a 10 liter requirement I believe. It's definitely best to plan ahead and have a backup plan depending on your need.

[@AJAJ-tg5ym]

Hello Im doing some work in a crawl space. I find it hard to breath with a respirator. Its going to take me about a month to do all the work as Im working on my home after hours. What do you suggest please.

[@OxygenGuy]

Hi, I can imagine it's hard to breathe with a respirator but maybe you could force air into the crawl space and use a mask? I would make sure you have someone checking on you just in case. It would probably be better to check with someone in construction, I imagine I'm missing a bunch of stuff, I hope it goes well for you.

[@11dra1]

How much electricity does a oxygen concentrator use at the home? Also, what kind of generator would we need? How much power is needed.

[@OxygenGuy]

Hi, I was always told that most are as much as a small air conditioner but newer models maybe more efficient. I would really check to see what your supplier is offering and I'd do a Google search to get the exact stats. The most important thing is that you concentrator should be on its own outlet and no extension cords, that's your safest bet when it comes to having a regular oxygen concentrator many hours of the day or more.

[@bossmodl3thalpoppa484]

Am heavily debating tanks vs.portable but the cost and amount of run time on them seems to not make sense.

[@OxygenGuy]

It really depends on what you can afford and your individual needs. Both are really nice together but not many are able to do both.

[@bossmodl3thalpoppa484]

@@OxygenGuy I can do either one just not to keen on the pulse feature as I need 2 liters

[@isp042684]

Do u recommend a particular poc I’m looking for my dad

[@OxygenGuy]

Hi MzRelly, It really depends on his prescription and his possible tolerance for a conserving device, but in general my customers that I've worked with love Inogen as a brand. Please be sure to do your research before getting any of them, you would want a (pulse dose only) machine for someone who can't tolerate it. Does your father's provider offer portable oxygen concentrators? Or were having to pay cash?

[@isp042684]

@@OxygenGuy we haven’t checked yet but I told him to ask before her try to pay for one

[@OxygenGuy]

Absolutely, they are expensive so if you could get one covered by insurance then that would be best. I know people don't love the tanks but depending on his prescribed level, tanks maybe more feasible. It really depends on his individual situation.

[@billligon4005]

Why do the POC make a loud popping noise? Very annoying.

[@OxygenGuy]

Loud popping usually indicates a block but I'd check that first then call your provider

[@billligon4005]

@@OxygenGuy I have the Inogen G5 and seller support says its perfectly normal. But not when people cruise ships thinks it a ticking time bomb???

[@OxygenGuy]

I was just looking up some information on it and found this "A popping sound is normal, but if it sounds like a gunshot that would be abnormal and you would have to wear hearing protection (like shooters wear at firing range) ". I honestly had no idea that those could be so annoying, the last model I saw was a g4 I believe. I'm pretty sure that on wasn't too bad but it's been awhile. I hope it gets better for you soon.

[@jgardne1]

Guy who sells oxygen tanks convinces people to use oxygen tanks. In other news: Rain is wet!

[@OxygenGuy]

Hi James, I've never personally sold one oxygen tank, but I did service them to customers, I also had portable oxygen concentrators and the tanks were more of a guarantee when they're available. I do like some of the portable concentrators but a lot of people just don't have access to them with their insurance and/or finances. At the end of the day it's personal preference combined with ability. Have a good evening.

[@wyattrussell7496]

Oxygen is clearly a racket

[@OxygenGuy]

It definitely feels like it at times, as a guy working for a provider your constantly trying to balance everyone's expectations, Customer, employer, and other employees. If you play the game right then hopefully everyone is happy and healthier. Have a good evening.

[@MrGone0608]

Are concentrators a scam?

[@OxygenGuy]

Hey RK , not necessarily, lots of companies make decent enough portable concentrators but my concern is with the cheap no name equipment out there that won't stand behind their product and even will post in the fine print " not for medical use" when we all know that most of the people buying them are hoping for a good priced portable medical oxygen machine. So I'm sceptical of most but hopeful in the future that we will have a decent good priced product.

[@tomk6090]

No.