Re: Oxygen Tanks

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Adrienne,

Believe me I understand why one would be confused with all the different jargon surrounding supplementary oxygen.

The letters with reference to oxygen tanks only denote the size of the tank. A C tank is relatively small, about a foot tall, roughly 3 or 4 inches in diameter and weighs about 4 pounds if I remember correctly. An E tank is about 3 feet tall and about 5 inches in diameter and weighs 12 or 13 pounds. A D tank is in the middle between those two. Obviously the larger the tank the more oxygen it holds and the longer it lasts.

I use tanks when I'm away from home. An E tank will generally last a full 8 hour day of being out. My liter flow varies from off if I'm just sitting and driving to 6 if I'm walking across a parking lot. If I'm traveling, I generally take tanks with me in the trunk of my car. Who told you that you can't put tanks in your car? I do it literally every single day. I also swim with oxygen, I put 25 or 50 feet of tubing on my tank, get in the pool and swim.

You can however continue to use liquid and last more than 4 hours. It sounds like you may need a Helios Marathon which holds more oxygen and will last considerably longer. You can also get a smaller resevoir to fit in your car so that you can refill your Helios while you are away from home on an overnight trip.

I would suggest something Bruce often suggests. Make an appointment to meet with the manager of your O2 supplier. Have them show you and demonstrate the various options. This will go a long way towards helping you understand all this stuff.

Beth

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To: Breathe-Support Sent: Monday, July 13, 2009 7:10:27 PMSubject: Oxygen Tanks

Could someone explain to me the different types of Oxygen Tanks I read that people refer to (i.e. C, D, E etc). I have no idea what any of this means. I also don't understand how we can keep tanks in our car, because I was told that was not a viable option. All I do know is that I'm tired of not being able to do what I want to do because I can only last 4-5 hours on my helios. I'm used to going places for long times, overnight, whatever. I read someone even went swimming with their oxygen. What about going to the beach. Please give me some help, because I'm very frustrated.

Thanks,

AB

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Adrienne

there are portable oxygen concentrators that you might want to rent when you go away

talk to your supplier

inogen, sequel eclipse, respironics are 3 of the POC's

look them up on line for more info

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Subject: Re: Oxygen TanksTo: Breathe-Support Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2009, 5:38 PM

Adrienne, I use C and E tank. The C's are fairly small and are carried in a bag. The E's fit in a cart and are pushed or pulled. Without a conserver I get around 2 hours on a c and 6 hours on an E at a setting of 2. Withe the conserver I can get 9 from a C and 28 from an E. If you can get them to give you a conserver it is wonderful to have all of that time. I was told not to put the taqnks in the trunk. You can carry them in the car though. If you want to go overnight or longer your oxygen provider should set you up wherever you want to know. I need to give them a couple of weeks notice. I am on a three week vacation now. I spent 5 days on a b oat and now I am at my daughters. I had to have special tanks for the boat but here I have the regular C and D setup. I'm not able to get online much so I am having a problem playing catchup. Someone else has probably already given you this information.Beverley Joy,71, UIP,NSIP

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From: Adrienne Bishop <eggie5909 (AT) yahoo (DOT) com>Subject: Oxygen TanksTo: Breathe-Support@ yahoogroups. comDate: Monday, July 13, 2009, 4:10 PM

Could someone explain to me the different types of Oxygen Tanks I read that people refer to (i.e. C, D, E etc). I have no idea what any of this means. I also don't understand how we can keep tanks in our car, because I was told that was not a viable option. All I do know is that I'm tired of not being able to do what I want to do because I can only last 4-5 hours on my helios. I'm used to going places for long times, overnight, whatever. I read someone even went swimming with their oxygen. What about going to the beach. Please give me some help, because I'm very frustrated.

Thanks,

AB