Sequal Eclipse 3 Questions and Answers

Sequal Eclipse 3 Questions and Answers

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The Eclipse 3 is the third in the Sequal Eclipse series, which means it still has the great features that people like about the Eclipse and the Eclipse 2, only with some improvements along the way. It can deliver both pulse dose and continuous flow. The pulse doses are measured in 16 mL increments, with a range of 16 to 192 mL. The continuous flow settings are in 0.5 LPM, and go from 0.5 to 3 LPM (Liters Per Minute). This is one of our most powerful and versatile portable models.

Understandably, many people still have questions about oxygen concentrators that they need answered before they commit to buy, even after reading product descriptions. Here is a collection of our most frequently answered questions, so maybe they will cover some of the things you might be wondering about the Sequal Eclipse 3.

Question: How does the Eclipse turn the air into pure oxygen, and just how pure is it?

Like any oxygen concentrator, it uses a filter to separate the oxygen from the nitrogen and everything else in the air. Air is made of about 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% “other”. The oxygen concentrator works hard to bring in plenty of air, since only 21% of it is actual oxygen. The nitrogen is eliminated, or released out of the vent of the oxygen concentrator. This is why it is so important to keep the vents on your oxygen concentrator free of anything blocking it. The Eclipse can bring you a purity of at least 90%, which is an average for most of our portable oxygen concentrators.

Question: How well does it work in high altitudes, where the air is thinner?

The Eclipse 3 can go higher than many other portable oxygen concentrators. It can still bring you a high oxygen purity and work like a champ until about 13,123 feet above sea level. You can go high altitude hiking with this concentrator, for the most part, with no problem. At heights like these, it’s a good idea to bring along a pulse oximeter to make sure you aren’t overexerting yourself and end up needing a higher setting of oxygen. You should never try to push an oxygen concentrator beyond it’s operational ranges, or you risk the machine malfunctioning, or you getting sick because you aren’t getting enough oxygen.

Question: How long does the battery last in contrast to some of your other portable models?

How long the battery lasts depends on which oxygen setting you have it on. On a low pulse dose setting, the battery will last longer than if you had it on the highest continuous flow setting. On the highest continuous flow setting, the Eclipse 3 battery will last 1.3 hours. The Invacare Solo’s battery lasts about the same amount of time on the same setting. The DeVilbiss iGo lasts a little longer, at 1.6 hours on the continuous setting of 3 LPM.

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Scott joined American Medical Sales and Rentals in 2008 as a Web Manager and Content Writer. He is a writer and designer. He is extensively trained on oxygen therapy products from leading manufacturers such as Inogen, Respironics, Chart, Invacare, ResMed and more.

Scott works closely with respiratory therapists and oxygen specialists to educate the community about oxygen therapy products, COPD, asthma and lung diseases. He writes weekly columns and is passionate about educating the community on oxygen therapy and respiratory issues.

About Scott Ridl:

Scott joined American Medical Sales and Rentals in 2008 as a Web Manager and Content Writer. He is a writer and designer. He is extensively trained on oxygen therapy products from leading manufacturers such as Inogen, Respironics, Chart, Invacare, ResMed and more. Scott works closely with respiratory therapists and oxygen specialists to educate the community about oxygen therapy products, COPD, asthma and lung diseases. He writes weekly columns and is passionate about educating the community on oxygen therapy and respiratory issues.

5 thoughts on “Sequal Eclipse 3 Questions and Answers

  1. We are going to NYC for 4 days for son’s wedding. Where can we rent a concentrator that works with CPAP continuous air for three to four nights? We would need this delivered to our hotel and then picked up from the hotel. Is there a way to do this, and how much?

    • Hello,

      I received your message regarding a rental of a concentrator for three to four nights. I am located in Colorado and can ship this machine to you, no problem at all. A home oxygen machine costs $105 for the time frame that you need the unit plus the shipping cost of $45 to get the machine to you. When do you need this machine by? I have these available in stock and ready to ship to you. Please let me know the date you need the machine by so I can make this happen for you.

      Thanks!

    • Hello,

      I received your message regarding a rental of a concentrator for
      three to four nights. I am located in Colorado and can ship this machine to
      you, no problem at all. A home oxygen machine costs $105 for the time frame
      that you need the unit plus the shipping cost of $45 to get the machine to you.
      When do you need this machine by? I have these available in stock and ready to
      ship to you. Please let me know the date you need the machine by so I can make
      this happen for you.

      Thanks!

  2. Where can I find replacement parts for an Eclipse 5 O2 concentrator. The filter bed or column is plugged.

    • Our Oxygen Specialist would be happy to help you out with your requirements. Please give us a call at (877) 644-4581.

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