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(Message started by: Turts on May 6^th, 2008, 1:28am)

Title: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Turts on May 6^th, 2008, 1:28am

I just saw these on ebay.

I didnt even think of buying one.

i pay $18 a month hire, when i could buy one for $22 US.

Just wondering who hires or buys?

Turts

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Racer1_NC on May 6^th, 2008, 1:39am

I own 4.....

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Jonny on May 6^th, 2008, 1:58am

I bought 36 and gave them all away.

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by ClusterChuck on May 6^th, 2008, 2:21am

Right now, I have 5 ... 3 for "E" tanks, and 2 for "M" tanks. I own them all.

I, like Jonny, have bought quite a few, from eBay, and given them away.

There are several of us, that will supply a sufferer with whatever they need, in order to get on the oxygen band wagon.

We all look out for each other, in whatever way we can. Sometimes, it is just a kind word, or PM, or phone call.

Chuck

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Annette on May 6^th, 2008, 3:04am

Be careful that you get the right regulator that will fit our Australian tanks. Ours are different from the US ones and they are much more costly.

We own our one but only because I could buy them cheap through work, otherwise you will be looking at about $300 for one.

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by barry_sword on May 6^th, 2008, 7:02am

My regulators are included with my rental tanks. I have one for my home "M" tank and one for my portable "E" tank.

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Bob P on May 6^th, 2008, 7:28am

Bought a 25 lpm job on e-bay a couple of years ago.

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Gator on May 6^th, 2008, 7:44am

I own one CGA-870 regulator and one CGA-540 regulator. Both go up to 15lpm. Thinking about looking for a 25lpm model of each. Either that or doing the Mr. Happy retrofit to pump up the volume.

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Ray on May 6^th, 2008, 8:05am

I own a demand valve regulator that fits the "E" tank.

Ray

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by cash5542 on May 6^th, 2008, 8:05am

I bought 2 last summer on E bayfor Lisa when I too realized how much my insurance was charging me to rent. Also they would only rent one at a time. It was like changing car seats when you have two cars! Everytime she went out with the small tank she had to change the regulator then change it back.

Charlotte

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by nani on May 6^th, 2008, 8:29am

I was uninsured for a long time. I own a tank and a 540 regulator.

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by seasonalboomer on May 6^th, 2008, 9:24am

Inherited one last August :-[

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Kirk on May 6^th, 2008, 7:37pm

I have a couple for each size tank. I've also given away a few over the years.

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Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Linda_Howell on May 6^th, 2008, 7:58pm

Try as I might...I cannot understand "renting" a regulator.

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by jon019 on May 6^th, 2008, 8:08pm

have owned since the late 80's, after I finally convinced insurance co that the "rent" they were paying was ridiculous. later lost that insurance but kept the rig.

current insurance made a "mistake" recently and started charging me monthly rent on my e-tank setup
(which I OWN). They wanted $61/mo for a regulator and a two wheeled cart!!!!! I couldn't get on the phone fast enough.

buy your own

regards,

Jon

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Linda_Howell on May 6^th, 2008, 8:40pm

lol. yep, I can see you doing it now Jon.

"outta my way, get off that phone(to wife) I'm a man on a mission.

It is so ridiculous what they do to us. :'(

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Thumperboy on May 6^th, 2008, 8:47pm

I got a modded one from redd. Kicks out over 20 LPM

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by jon019 on May 6^th, 2008, 10:27pm

Hey Linda,

No wife (sigh!, who would want to live with a grumpy old clusterhead? oops, a whole bunch here). No cat either, (Sigh!, no pets allowed.) But, I DID trip over a couple piles of "stuff" (no wife, kids, or cats, "stuff" just piles up doncha know?).

Yup, you need us, we screw you, ("its just business"-Vito Corleone). I'm fast adding to my hate-on list. Insurance companies still occupy top rung, O2 suppliers (who used to be best buddies) coming up fast on the rail.

Best,

Jon

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Turts on May 6^th, 2008, 10:40pm

Quote:

Posted by: Linda_Howell Posted on: Today at 10:58am

Try as I might...I cannot understand "renting" a regulator.

As im a episodic when i first started on O2, i just hired the whole kit. Didnt think to look at buying one.

Just noticed when i picked mine up on Thursday that O2 bottle hire $8 month, Reg $18 month and about $11 a refill.

Times have hit (with Turts jnr on the way) where i scrutinise all my expenses.

Will be purchasing one this week.

And thanks Annette, i'll be careful about which 1 i get.

Found a "three pronged side winder" style reg that suits airliuide bottle foe $23 US.

Turts

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by superhawk2300 on May 8^th, 2008, 9:32am

I think mine comes with the tanks, so I rent. Iti is a 12 lpm one and work well enough.

That being said I guess I would like to buy one of those "variable speed" ones but have not looked to hard.

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by midwestbeth on May 8^th, 2008, 9:47am

I own 3 (welders) plus I have a medical 15 lpm that I do not use. If anyone needs it, send me a pm.

Beth

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Barry_T_Coles on May 8^th, 2008, 9:48am

Take a look at this link it gives you everything you need to know about purchasing your own gear in Oz.
http://mushys.com/kiwi/
Cheers
Barry

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by marlinsfan on May 8^th, 2008, 11:29am

Bought one from a board member 3 years ago.

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Langa on May 8^th, 2008, 1:55pm

I just got one from one of my "angels" here. I don't have the tank yet, but Gordo is picking one up soon and knowing my angel she sent me the right one. Just want to be ready for when I do go in cycle, if I do. I'm praying I don't and that the stinging feeling I feel behind my eye is a fluke thing.

I haven't opened the regulator yet, which was wrapped in bubble wrap I think. Don't wanna jinx anything.

I love you to "my angel" (and all my angels that have seen me through some really tough cycles).

Hugs,
Langa

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Sandy_C on May 8^th, 2008, 2:44pm

There are a humongous number of angels on these boards, aren't there.

I love our angels.

To the subject, I have one 540 regulator that another "angel" helped me to get.

Sandy

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by alienspacebabe on May 8^th, 2008, 3:21pm

I've got a handful of 25lpm regulators. Tried to give them away here, but there were no takers.....

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Jonny on May 8^th, 2008, 6:33pm

on 05/08/08 at 15:21:01, alienspacebabe wrote:

I've got a handful of 25lpm regulators. Tried to give them away here, but there were no takers.....

Hell, Ill take one. Mine only goes to 15 and does not fill the bag fast enough. :-*

But, I insist on paying for it!

Title: Re: who owns theyre own O2 regulator?
Post by Jimi on May 8^th, 2008, 6:41pm

Sounds like a good auction item to me Lizzie. :)