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Small, relatively cheap oxygen concentrators
I've got two plug-ins that are about a year old. They didn't require prescriptions and they are quiet. But neither can provide the 3 or 4 lm I need now at night, despite settings for those levels. My big OC, provided by the VA, still works fine. Anybody have similar experiences or know of cheap OCs that are durable?
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I only use my stationary at night and turn it off every morning & on just before bed every day. I use a portable Inogen One G5 during the day. It’s worked just fine for me.
I've never been told not to turn off and on. I do mine in efforts to save electricity. Ridiculous amount. Rarely under 325.00 monthly.
No nothing like that .
Is this through your insurance? If it is request a new supplier that has better machines. If our electric goes out it sounds an alarm.
I don’t know how much electricity it uses I always have it on.
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@cameron747 I was never advised not to turn mine off. I try to turn mine off if using my portable for any length of time to save on electricity. There are options that use lower amounts of electricity and also may weigh less if you move yours from room to room. These specifications are usually noted for the product. Hope you find something better,
@otterbein79 Are you in the UK or USA? Thx.
@otterbein79 I would like a Bluetooth option to turn my large concentrator on/off as needed since I keep mine in a separate room from where I am during the day. My machine only has a 110 volt type plug. Can you please provide more info on the exact Bluetooth plug and if this works with the type of plug my machine has. Also, the app name you use. Thx.