Portable Oxygen Equipment Archives

An In-Depth Look at the SeQual eQuinox Portable Concentrator

The newest offering in SeQual’s product line, eQuinox is designed to combine plenty of power in a comfortable package. Though sizable for a portable unit, its design and features more than offset its size, making it an excellent investment for anyone that requires an easy-to-transport, flexible solution for oxygen therapy.

Located in the upper bracket of portable oxygen concentrators when it comes to size, the SeQual eQuinox mobile unit is nonetheless still well below the size and bulk of full-sized home concentrators. It comes with both a battery pack and AC power cord to facilitate use both at home and on the go.

September 24, 2014April 8, 2021 Scott Ridl

Portable Oxygen Concentrators for People on the Go

Portable oxygen concentrators were made for those who want or need to be able to leave home while still receiving the oxygen therapy they need. However, some portable oxygen concentrators do make it easier for you to get around, either because they have better battery power, or they can still deliver a higher flow of oxygen, while being smaller than previous models.

Portable oxygen concentrators are making it easier for oxygen therapy users to be active. They’re a huge leap forward, when previously their only logical alternative for leaving home while receiving oxygen, was with oxygen tanks. With oxygen concentrators, however, you’re saving money in the long run. Instead of having oxygen refills delivered to your door step, the oxygen is taken from the air around you. Why order oxygen when you can just use the abundance that is already in the air?

Some of the best oxygen concentrators for people on the go, are some of the smallest, which can deliver medical grade oxygen at a high purity, with great battery life. Here are some of the smallest that fit into that criteria. As long as the oxygen settings put out enough to meet your oxygen needs, these will be perfect to add to your active lifestyle.

July 8, 2014April 8, 2021 Scott Ridl

Portable Oxygen Concentrators Under 5 Pounds

Here is a summary of the portable oxygen concentrators under five pounds.

AirSep Focus

This small portable oxygen concentrator is only 2 lbs, has a great long-lasting battery and can travel virtually anywhere with you. It’s approved by the FAA for use on board an airplane, and you can take it on any other mode of transportation. Just charge up the two micro batteries, and you will have 3 hours before you have to stop and recharge (1.5 hours for each battery). The batteries will take a total of 4 hours to recharge.

The Focus is carried around with the carry bag and shoulder strap designed specifically for the Focus. The strap is fully adjustable and the carry bag protects it from the elements, and any bumps or dings. The Focus can be used with the supplemental battery known as the AirSep AirBelt. You just wear it around your waist, and plug it into the Focus as needed. The AirBelt can be charged with the AC or DC power cord that comes with the Focus.

March 7, 2014August 27, 2020 Scott Ridl

Portable Oxygen Concentrators Under 10 Pounds

Here is a summary of the portable oxygen concentrators under ten pounds.

Freestyle 5

The Freestyle 5 is only 6.2 lbs and is small enough to carry at your side just like a handbag. It can also deliver up to 750 ml per minute of oxygen, and is considered a high capacity portable concentrator despite the fact that it’s one of the small ones that don’t require a mobile cart. Its dimensions are 4.4 inches wide, 10.7 inches high and 11.2 inches deep. It also has pulse dose settings between 1 and 5.

The internal battery lasts for around 1 hour on the highest setting, and around 5 hours on the lowest setting, give or take a few hours for the settings in between. Just give it around 3.5 hours while plugged into a power source to charge it back from 0% to 100%. You can also use the AirSep AirBelt to add even more battery life. You wear the AirBelt around your waist, and plug it into the Freestyle 5 when you need more time between charges. The AirBelt can be charged using the AC and DC power supplies, just like the Freestyle 5.

March 7, 2014August 27, 2020 Scott Ridl

New Year New You – Customer Reviews on Portable Oxygen Concentrators

It’s now the start of a brand new year, and for many people, that means making some resolutions. For others, it just gives a general sense of freshness and new possibilities. After the hectic holiday season, January and the new year is a time of calm and making new plans. One of those plans might be to give yourself more freedom, to travel more, or to just be able to go out and explore your own town this year. A portable oxygen concentrator could be what you need to give you a whole new outlook on life.

We’ve asked some of our past customers how getting their portable oxygen concentrators has made a difference in their lives and what they do now that they have one. Many of those who decide to purchase a portable oxygen concentrator have already been using a different form of oxygen therapy, while others jumped right into one after they were prescribed. If you’re not sure if a portable oxygen concentrator is right for you, read on.

December 20, 2013April 7, 2021 Scott Ridl

Customer Reviews on Our 4 Best Selling Oxygen Concentrators

Every store has its best sellers and customer favorites, and we are proud to offer some of the best oxygen concentrators on the market today. Our crowd favorites are the Respironics SimplyGo, SeQual Eclipse, Inogen G3 Portable Concentrator, and Respironics EverFlo. The first three named are portable oxygen concentrators, and the last one is our most popular home oxygen concentrator. What is it about these 4 oxygen concentrators that our customers like the most, and what made them choose these particular models? We were curious, so we asked, and this is what they had to say.

August 5, 2013July 28, 2023 Scott Ridl

Why You Should Purchase an Oxygen Concentrator Package

Let’s say, you’ve bought your first oxygen concentrator and you’re very happy with the product. That’s great! After a while of using it, you start to realize how much easier it would be to have at least one extra battery, and an external battery charger. Perhaps you’ve started to be more active and have started traveling, and you can’t board an airplane unless you have an extra, fully charged battery, which is often the case.

When you purchase a portable oxygen concentrator from us, you also get one or two batteries (if it comes with batteries you can remove and replace and depending on each model), a nasal cannula and rubber tubing, a carry bag and/or cart, a replacement filter (depending on the model), a manual and AC/DC adapters. These are all things you will need when you first start out.

June 27, 2013April 6, 2021 Scott Ridl

Oxygen Concentrator Packages

You’re interested in purchasing an oxygen concentrator, but there are so many choices and things that go along with them, and maybe you’re not sure about what is the most bang for your buck. These machines were made for your convenience, so that you don’t need to worry about purchasing more oxygen down the road – concentrators use the oxygen that already exists in the air around you! If you ask any of our happy customers, they will likely tell you that buying their concentrator was one of the best decisions they’ve ever made.

Think of it as an Investment

Buying one of our oxygen concentrator packages, as opposed to one concentrator by itself, is a great investment and will save you even more money later. Each of our packages is different, but they come with accessories and may even include another concentrator at a discounted price.

May 20, 2013August 27, 2020 Scott Ridl

An In-Depth Look at the AirSep FreeStyle 3

AirSep’s FreeStyle portable oxygen concentrator is the most lightweight, portable and quiet oxygen concentrator available with up to a pulse dose setting of 3. With the FreeStyle, enjoy unlimited oxygen supply while on the go.

The AirSep FreeStyle Portable Oxygen Concentrator is one of the smallest and most lightweight portable oxygen concentrators available on the market today. Standing 8.6″ tall and 3.6″ deep, the FreeStyle is compact and unobtrusive. This sleek black oxygen concentrator features a durable, hard plastic shell with vents. The FreeStyle comes with an over the shoulder carrying bag that fits seamlessly over the body of the POC.

The FreeStyle’s control panel is located at the top of the portable oxygen concentrator. The control panel is covered by a transparent protective case that flips open to display an easy to read LED screen and button controls. The FreeStyle is unique from most other portable oxygen concentrators in that instead of having an on and off switch, the unit turns on by simply pressing the button (1 through 3) that corresponds with the oxygen flow setting you need. The FreeStyle’s large, soft buttons are easy to press. In addition to the three pulse dose setting buttons, the FreeStyle also has a battery test button, which displays the remaining battery life in increments of 25% when pressed.

May 10, 2013April 6, 2021 Scott Ridl

Comparing the Battery Life of Portable Oxygen Concentrators

When you need to rent a portable oxygen concentrator, the first thing you need to consider is how well it will meet your dosage needs, as prescribed by your doctor. You need a portable oxygen concentrator that delivers a continuous flow? Go for a versatile model, such as the DeVilbiss iGO or SeQual Eclipse, which are both portables that offer continuous flow settings. Only need a pulse dose? The Respironics EverGo or the LifeChoice will do the trick.

After your oxygen needs are met, check out how long the battery will last, how long it will take to recharge, and if you will be able to charge the battery while plugged into an outlet, so that you can continue using the machine.

May 10, 2013February 18, 2022 Scott Ridl

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