These terms have been used interchangeably, with oxygen concentrator being the most technically accurate. Generically, oxygen concentrators describe smaller home medical systems, and oxygen generators describe all other size plants. There have been powerful competitive interests that have lobbied local authorities to maintain a 99% medical oxygen purity standard to prevent the introduction of less expensive alternatives like PSA oxygen generators.

I use an oxygen concentrator, and it was by far the best purchase I ever made. It paid for itself within 3 months, and is really easy to use. The brand isn't really all that important - they are almost always refurbished and have some hours on them. I recommend purchasing from Suncoast Beads - that's where I got mine, and Paulette has a lot of wonderful information on her website. She provides great customer service. Her site is here: Suncoast Beads. See similar questions...

A Some models do come with a wheeled cart. Other models have a carry bag or carry strap. No question, 10 pounds can get heavy. See similar questions...

Many individuals with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) who are prescribed oxygen therapy have lots of questions. Many patients already on oxygen therapy are excited to learn about new portable oxygen concentrator technology that can give them freedom to leave their homes and live normally again. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions from patients who are prescribed oxygen therapy: See similar questions...

The Generator features an ION Exchange Membrane in which hydrogen is produced. Oxygen is separated from hydrogen and is bubbled off with water into a holding chamber before it is automatically vented at the rear of the instrument. See similar questions...

Yes, there are newly designed portable oxygen concentrators on the market like the SeQual Eclipse or Inogen One that are perfect for automobile travel. You can use rechargeable batteries or simply plug the unit into the car’s accessory outlet (lighter). The Eclipse or Inogen portable oxygen concentrators can be placed out of the way, behind the front seat, allowing you to travel freely. Learn more about portable oxygen concentrators used in cars. See similar questions...

We believe no other company offers a dual product endocrine nutritional enhancement system like the Renuva Anti-Aging System's Infuser oral spray and Generator powder products. When taken together in recommended dosages, the Renuva System's products may help provide nutritional support for the body and have a synergistic effect on the user's endocrine system. See similar questions...

The cottage is equipped with 470 watts of PV solar panels, 400 watt wind generator, 12,000 watt-hr of battery power storage, and a 1500 watt inverter (changes the DC power in the storage batteries to 110 Volts AC, standard household current). This system supplies approximately 3100 watt-hrs. of power each day; sufficient for most people so they never have to run the generator. Most people use a maximum instantaneous power draw rate of 200 watts in the average day. See similar questions...

OGSI provides a Telemetric Communication Option for remote monitoring of the oxygen generator on Models OG-250 and larger. See similar questions...

Yes, you can mount a PSA oxygen generator on a skid, but it must be in the vertical position to operate properly. See similar questions...

You will regret buying an oxygen concentrator anywhere else then right here, because of these compelling reasons. First of all, we are a respected resource, notice the presentation of current customers flashing to the right. OscarAir, Inc. and its affiliated companies provide the world’s largest resource of air quality equipment for hospitals, laboratories, universities and government agencies. Our customer support staff is doctor trained and qualified. See similar questions...

If your physician has prescribed oxygen therapy and you are eligible for Part B coverage, Medicare will cover rental of oxygen equipment, or if you purchase equipment, Medicare will help pay for systems that furnish oxygen, oxygen storage containers, tubing and related supplies and oxygen contents. Medicare’s coverage policies vary slightly from region to region, but generally Medicare Part B provides benefits at 80% of allowable charges. See similar questions...

Ionisation is the process of emitting electrical energy into the air which then energizes particles in the air. The particle will then attach itself to a grounded object or combine with another particle or particles until it is heavy enough to be dropped by gravity. This process effectively eliminates solid particles from the air. The second process is oxidation using activated oxygen. Activated oxygen will alter and decompose gasses much like the process of burning. See similar questions...

The air preparation or feed air equipment can be located in a different room than the oxygen generator. See similar questions...

A PSA oxygen generator may still operate after it has been contaminated, but a reduction in oxygen purity and flow should be expected. This may be critical in many applications, such as hospitals where the oxygen is being breathed. See similar questions...

The amount of power required to operate just the PSA oxygen generator is negligible, about 50 watts, for control circuits. See similar questions...

O2C measures in the capillary-venous part of the vascular tree. These are the vessels that carry the blood back from the organ to the heart after distribution of oxygen and nutrients to the cells. Therefore they carry the oxygen which was not consumed by the cells. This oxygen reflects the "oxygen reserve". In the whole body it is about 75%. Still in the microcirculation it can be much lower, because of local heterogeneities. See similar questions...

BPex is standard Pex that is manufactured with a special external coating that prevents available oxygen from permeating the tubing. Available oxygen in the water is what causes rust to form on ferrous radiant system components. We recommend BPex tubing for all radiant systems. If you use standard Pex tubing for your radiant system, instead of the recommended BPex tubing, you will need to install corrosion resistant system components (stainless steel, brass or bronze pump, boiler and fittings). See similar questions...