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(Message started by: danm on Apr 26^th, 2006, 10:08am)

Title: Oxygen
Post by danm on Apr 26^th, 2006, 10:08am

I have been using 3 small green portable tanks for the last few years. It is really a pain to keep getting them filled. Do most of you use the taller, larger tanks? I think it is time for me to upgrade. Can anyone point me in the right direction? I am in northern NJ, not far from NYC.

Thanks.

Dan

Title: Re: Oxygen
Post by pattik on Apr 26^th, 2006, 10:18am

I have used an "M" size for the last few years. My supplier calls it an M-60, and during this last episode, I got 10-12 uses out of a tank using a clustermasx. The tank and the apparatus that holds it is fairly big, but I don't need to move it around much.

Title: Re: Oxygen
Post by danm on Apr 26^th, 2006, 10:23am

on 04/26/06 at 10:18:21, pattik wrote:

What kind of supplier are you talking about? Medical supply? I am not sure who to contact. The supply place I get the small tanks from do not handle the larger tanks.

Title: Re: Oxygen
Post by pattik on Apr 26^th, 2006, 10:27am

I use a medical supply company that supplies all kinds of equipment and O2 tanks. They will even deliver if need be. I'm sure you must have a source in your neck of the woods. Ask your health provider to recommend, or check your yellow pages. But make sure they have regulators that go up to 15 LPM. Mine didn't, and I purchased my own wonderful reg from Mr. Happy. ;;D

Title: Re: Oxygen
Post by Richr8 on Apr 26^th, 2006, 11:02am

I get mine thorough Apria Medical Supply.

Title: Re: Oxygen
Post by TxBasslady on Apr 26^th, 2006, 2:03pm

My insurance co. uses Apria Healthcare. They furnish me whatever tanks I ask for.

I keep an "H" tank at home...and have 3 "E" tanks I use for when I go to the lakehouse.

You don't mention that you have insurance or not...but if you do, then check with your insurance co, and see which suppliers are approved. I can't imagine a supplier that only stocks the small tanks.

Jean

Title: Re: Oxygen
Post by Mr. Happy on Apr 26^th, 2006, 3:00pm

http://www.mushys.com/O2/O2tankchart.jpg

Think commercial grade. Don't be limited to Medical.
RJ

Title: Re: Oxygen
Post by danm on Apr 27^th, 2006, 11:00am

Thanks everyone. I looked up Apria in my area, contacted them and they work with my insurance, Cigna. I should be set up soon with a large tank in the home. No more filling up 3 small tanks weekly......yay!!!

Dan

Title: Re: Oxygen
Post by danm on May 11^th, 2006, 1:37pm

Got the new tank set up by Apria Healthcare today.

Next time this thing hits, it isn't going to know what hit it........yeah right. Wishful thinking right?

Dan

Title: Re: Oxygen
Post by Guiseppi on May 11^th, 2006, 2:01pm

Not sure about the wishful thinking but I do like your attitude, kick it's ass! Good luck.

Guiseppi