General Product Questions
What home oxygen concentrators are the quietest?
Depending on the stationary oxygen concentrator, you can get the oxygen you need without all the noise by choosing from the quietest home oxygen concentrators on the market.
The Quietest Home/Stationary Oxygen Concentrators
Those who require higher...
How high can your oxygen level go on an oxygen concentrator?
The highest flow oxygen concentrators output oxygen flow at 10 liters per minute. The Respironics Millennium M10, Invacare Platinum 10, and the AirSep Intensity 10 are three home oxygen concentrator machines that deliver this highest oxygen level. These...
What portable oxygen concentrators are the quietest?
Portable Oxygen concentrators, since they're working hard to draw in air from around you and convert it to pure, breathable oxygen, are never completely silent. They need to make a little noise — a hiss or hum here and there — to function, but that doesn...
How much does a portable oxygen concentrator cost?
New portable oxygen concentrators vary in pricing and usually cost between $1495 and $3495 depending on batteries and other accessories.
Customers can opt to purchase a used portable oxygen concentrator, with prices that range from $800 to $2,000...
How do you put on and use a Nasal Cannula?
Although a Nasal Cannula is the most common form of oxygen delivery, it can still seem intimidating to anyone new to oxygen therapy. Here are some tips to ensure the right nasal cannula fit and how to put it on and wear it comfortably.
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What is a sieve bed in an oxygen concentrator?
A sieve bed is the filter inside the oxygen concentrator which separates out the nitrogen from the oxygen in the air. This sieve bed uses a material called Zeolite to collect all the nitrogen in the air. Typically a concentrator has two of these sieve...
Can a portable concentrator be laid on its side?
A portable oxygen concentrator can be safely placed on its side while it's not running, or while it's charging. It can be laid on its side while running, as long as the vents are not blocked.
Can I sell my Inogen Concentrator?
Often you CAN sell your Inogen concentrator – here are a couple of guidelines:
First, you need to be sure that you actually OWN your Inogen Concentrator. In many situations, patients are provided Inogen oxygen concentrators via Medicare through ...
Can you use a fireplace when using an oxygen concentrator?
While oxygen is not considered flammable, it is an oxidizing agent and could exacerbate an open flame. It is not recommended to use an oxygen concentrator around an open flame.
How high can your oxygen level go on a portable oxygen concentrator?
The amount of oxygen a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) delivers depends on the unit; some units go higher on oxygen than others. POCs typically provide less oxygen than large stationary units that can produce as many as 10 liters per minute. However...
How do you dispose of an oxygen concentrator?
You can call your trash pickup service, or recycling center to see how you can have it hauled away. You can also call the retailer or manufacturer of your oxygen concentrator, and ask if they would like to pick it up. Sometimes these companies will refurbish...
Can my oxygen concentrator be checked as baggage?
Yes you can put an oxygen concentrator in your checked luggage, but it is not recommended. Unfortunately you cannot control what is done to your bag at airports or while flying in the baggage area so we recommend keeping your portable concentrator with...
Is there a portable oxygen concentrator that goes up 15 liters (LPM)?
There are currently no portable oxygen concentrators that can deliver up to 15 LPM of oxygen. Only stationary oxygen concentrators can delivery up to 15 LPM, or close to it.
View available 10 Liter Flow Oxygen Concentrators.
Are there any portable oxygen concentrators that are continuous flow?
Although many portable oxygen concentrators (POCs) provide only pulse dose oxygen delivery, some units also deliver continuous flow.
Pulse Dose vs. Continuous Flow
Pulse dose and continuous flow oxygen concentrators both deliver oxygen via nasal...
How much does a home concentrator cost?
New home oxygen concentrators vary in pricing and usually cost between $595 and $2000 depending on batteries and other accessories.
Customers can opt to purchase a used home oxygen concentrator, with prices that range from $395 to $1500 depending...
How do I sell my portable oxygen concentrator?
The best way to sell a portable oxygen concentrator (POC) is to find a reputable DME or Oxygen Concentrator Retailer. Reselling units that are no longer needed is a great way to prevent increasing the landfill and making a little cash. A reputable retailer...
Can you sell a portable oxygen concentrator?
The short answer is YES! But there are a few things to know about selling your portable oxygen concentrator.
Obviously, the most important factor is to make sure you have the “rights” to sell the concentrator. If the concentrator was provided to ...
How to operate an oxygen concentrator?
When you first receive your oxygen concentrator, it is important to take some time to learn about the various features and settings of your device. Your operator’s manual will provide you with a broad overview of your device. However, if you are looking...
How many watts does a home concentrator use?
The wattage a stationary oxygen concentrator will use depends on its size, and the setting it's on. For example, the small Inogen 5L Concentrator can use as much as 275 watts (2 LPM) while the Respironics Millenium 10 can use an average of 600 watts. ...
Do I need a prescription to buy a portable oxygen concentrator?
Yes. Because the FDA classifies medical grade oxygen as a drug, and by Federal law, a prescription is required to purchase oxygen-related medical devices, such as portable oxy concentrators. Your doctor or health care provider can assist in obtaining a prescription.
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