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(Message started by: Jeepgun on Jan 17^th, 2005, 4:55pm)

Title: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by Jeepgun on Jan 17^th, 2005, 4:55pm

Would this serve my needs? Thank you.
http://www.med-worldwide.com/product999.html

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by medic1852 on Jan 17^th, 2005, 5:10pm

It should....goes from 1 to 15lpm...so it should do the trick

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by Jeepgun on Jan 17^th, 2005, 5:58pm

Great. I have to check with the Ministry Of Finance, but I think I'm going to buy it. While I'm at that site, I might as well see if I can get the bubbler, non-rebreather mask and the tubing, too!

Thanks again.

-Frank

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by BlueMeanie on Jan 17^th, 2005, 8:14pm

Hey Jeep,

It looks like there are several different types. You need to make sure the regulator you buy not only flows to 15 lpm, but also has a threaded yoke assembly to hook to your tank correctly. Maybe jonny can help make sure you get something that will fit.

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by Jeepgun on Jan 17^th, 2005, 8:51pm

Yes... This is what I was thinking, Blue. When is that scruffy, shaggy bloke due to return, anyway? [smiley=laugh.gif]

Thanks!

-Frank

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by Mr. Happy on Jan 17^th, 2005, 8:55pm

That's an "E" tank regulator. Beauty. The big tanks use different regulators.
No matter. The question is: which one supports a bubbler? All the 'bubblers" I've found do not fit a standard air line. They screw into something else:
http://mushys.com/pix/bubbler2.jpg
http://mushys.com/pix/regulator.jpg

It's that threaded nipple that must screw into the bubblers I've seen. Yet, if that's the regulator's output, what stoppers the male nipple. After years of sucking dry air, I long to Bong.

Save me,
RJ

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by Jeepgun on Jan 17^th, 2005, 9:11pm

Hrmmm... Thanks, RJ. If I could find a whole setup, that would be great. If possible, I would rather not have one of the big "H" tanks. A small tank and setup that I could use at night, then throw in the back of the Jeep and take to work, would be ideal. I don't mind having to get it refilled more often.

Maybe I'll browse around at the medical supply place tomorrow, and get the adapter, bubbler, tubing, and mask.

Thanks again. I appreciate the help.

-Frank

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by Mr. Happy on Jan 17^th, 2005, 9:44pm

It's not that you can't get what you want. It's that if you have to ask how much, you can't afford it. Well, you might be able to afford it, but you'll have to ask Two or Three people to get a decent answer.

The bubbler thing is driving me crazy, along with the rest of you people.
RJ

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by ClusterChuck on Jan 17^th, 2005, 10:26pm

on 01/17/05 at 21:44:21, Mr. Happy wrote:

The bubbler thing is driving me crazy,

Let me drive you a little bit crazier ... How to make your own bubble.

Take an empty (preferably cleaned out, too) mayonaise jar. I used a bungie cord to strap it to my tank. In the cover, drill two holes, just large enough for the air hose to fit into. Cut the hose, long enough so that the line from your regulator reaches to the bottom of your bottle. Then take the other end of the cut hose, and stick it into the cover just far enough so that it sticks through the lid about a quarter of an inch. Use a silicone sealant around each hose.

You now have a home made, yet fully functional bubbler.

Now just send me your credit card number, and we will be even!!! ;) ;;D [smiley=laugh.gif] (JK!!!)

Chuck

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by Mr. Happy on Jan 17^th, 2005, 10:36pm

Necessity is the mother of invention, and Chuckles, you re-define mother and invention.
That's a great idea, but you'd need to seal the air holes drilled with silicone, putty, or plumber's dope (they smoke really cheap crap.)
You're idea might work, just like sucking O2 strait outta the hose if ya can't fine a mask, but......I'm looking for a little bit more finesse here.

Does ANYBODY know how to make these fucking bubblers screw on to a regulator?
RJ

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by Ueli on Jan 17^th, 2005, 10:52pm

on 01/17/05 at 22:26:35, ClusterChuck wrote:

You now have a home made, yet fully functional bubbler.

Not quite ;;D, you forgot an esential part: the water.
Ueli [smiley=smokin.gif]

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by BlueMeanie on Jan 17^th, 2005, 10:55pm

http://www.headachesupportgroups.com/oxygen/oxygen.htm

O.K. Hap. It depends on what type regulator you have. The cap of the bubbler should have a female thread. If you do not have a male threaded connection coming from your regulator, you need to remove the hose connection and replace it with a male threaded fitting.

ps. Don't replace the mayo jar with a Pabst Blue Ribbon can. IT WON'T WORK.

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by Mr. Happy on Jan 18^th, 2005, 12:19am

on 01/17/05 at 22:55:33, BlueMeanie wrote:

http://www.headachesupportgroups.com/oxygen/oxygen.htm
Yeah. I kinda know about that place.

[quote author=M.R. link=action=imshow;caller=1;id=110601847330707 date=01/17/05 at 22:33:14]O.K. Hap. It depends on what type regulator you have. The cap of the bubbler should have a female thread. If you do not have a male threaded connection coming from your regulator, you need to remove the hose connection and replace it with a male threaded fitting.

Damnit, Blue, yer driving me crazy. It's about time to come up with recommended regulators, parts numbers, suppliers, and a PDF instructo-manual on how to do this, including the damned bubblers.

I'm on a mission from God,
RJ

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ps. Don't replace the mayo jar with a Pabst Blue Ribbon can. IT WON'T WORK.

What fucking planet.......

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by notseinfeld on Jan 18^th, 2005, 2:18pm

Jeep--

If it's of any help here's my experience:

Dealt/Deal w/a nasty, arrogant Neuro who doesn't 'feel comfortable' w/greater than an 8ml/sec flow of O2. Since that doesn't cut it I just take off the regulator completely, turn the top knob and inhale, turn off, wait, exhale and begin the process all over. I'm guessing a flow rate here of approx 1000 ml/sec ;;D and the headaches vanish quickly.

Title: Re: Hi-Flow O2 Regulator
Post by BlueMeanie on Jan 18^th, 2005, 2:26pm

on 01/18/05 at 14:18:16, notseinfeld wrote:

I wouldn't advise that procedure Not. I understand what you're saying, but some people may not realize the pressure in one of those tanks. You open that valve too much and whoa......