Hello everyone.
We have been getting a few calls on the Helpline regarding oxygen stickers.
We contacted the Department of Transport (DoT) and spoke to the helpdesk, apparently this is a very common question.
There is no law to say a person must show an oxygen sticker as the O2 is for their own personal use.
If you would still like to obtain oxygen stickers you can check online or give us a call on the Helpline as always 03000 030 555.
Take Care
Terrel
It was explained to me that we are asked to display the oxygen stickers on our vehicles whenever we have oxygen on board as a courtesy to the fire service in case of accidents. If they are aware of the oxygen they can take extra precautions.
Hello again
There is no law to say a person must show an oxygen sticker as the O2 is for their own personal use. The DoT advise to let the insurers know but other than that there is no legal obligation to advertise this.
I hope this is helpful.
Take Care
Terrel
Hi folks.
I have a Motability car so when I was given oxygen in the beginning I asked them what I should do. I only carry a small Helios Marathon refillable cylinder or occasionally a portable concentrator.
They said that they had no problems at all with that but to notify their insurers. I decided also to notify my wife's insurers because I sometimes go out with her in her car.
Motability's insurers said "thanks, we'll make a note, no problem". My wifes insurers said exactly the same except "it must be secured". So I fasten it into a seat belt.
No one said anything about notifying any other organisation nor putting up stickers, though I can see that it would make sense.
Frank
Hi Stitch.
I've had no advice & certainly no booklet for the Marathon.
I simply place it upright on the passenger's seat if I'm alone & fasten the seat belt round it. Seems to work ok. If I have a passenger I place it upright in the foot well where the passenger's leg holds it in place.
As for the portable concentrator (3LPM max from Air Liquide) I have used in the past whilst on holiday. On its wheels it's like a medium sized rucksack, so in the boot with a bungee round it. Since the one I had (sorry, can't remember the name right now but will look it up if anyone wants to know) can be used in the car, on battery or on the mains, I took out the parcel shelf & ran the air hose to me in the driver's seat. Easy cos the car is an Orlando - big enough to take the scooter in the boot and leave luggage space - by about 1/4 of an inch!
I'm afraid I'm on 4LPM these days, essentially 24/7 unless I'm sitting down, so I'm not sure if the portable would be any use, but I think I could use it to eke out the Marathon. Have to check with my consultant's nurse - she seems to make those decisions, though she usually asks Air Liquide!
Hope that's useful
Frank
just doing a bit of catching up here Stitch, but this tip might help you, as told to me by my oxygen engineer.
If your conserver battery dies or it malfunctions and stops working take the tube off it and place it directly on the valve on the tank giving you a constant supply not just when you breathe in, it wont last anywhere near as long but means you will not be without your vital oxygen supply.
Hope this helps
Tony
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