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High flow conserver for ambulatory oxygen

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Hi all, I've just had a visit from my oxygen provider, they have given me a new toy for my oxygen back pack. Its a new digital high flow conserver which is capable of supplying up to 8 liters instead of the one I had previous which could only supply 6 litres, it seems I am going to be turbo charged now but will have to keep my eye on the fuel gauge when using full throttle eh' :)

I'm also booked in for the oxygen to be plumed in around the house so no more long hoses to trip over and get caught around anything and everything when on the move.

It seems I am being very well looked after by my oxygen team and for this I am very grateful

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Hi Dallo5, they certainly are looking after you. It's so nice to hear. how much longer will the extra 2 litres give you?

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dall05 in reply to casper99

Hi casper, I will actually get less time from my cylinders if I turn up the conserver to 8 liters per minute but it will be useful for when I need that bit of extra boost walking on the Malverns. I may even be able to jog up them now. (In my dreams :) Ha Ha)

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casper99 in reply to dall05

Ahhhh, I see, I thought it gave you extra time, I get it now. xx

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hufferpuffer

Hello Tony, it's good you're being well looked after, as you should be, I am glad you can get 8ltrs a min, I was a bit worried about getting about when I get passed the 5 my conserver goes up to. I am just so glad not to be stuck in like so many of us are! hugs huff xxx

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dall05

Hi HP, That extra 2 liters could come in handy when I'm jogging up the Malverns eh' :) . This should be good news to those of us who need a higher flow rate when getting out and about.

Don't now about you but I'm finding this cold spell pretty tough going, I'm basically stuck indoors and only going out when absolutely necessary, I'm coughing a lot more than usual and bringing up loads of clear gunge so something is going on in that chest of mine.

Tony xxx

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warwickstag in reply to dall05

Agree with you there Tony, this weather recently has been really tough; I might hibernate next winter. Interesting to hear about this new conserver as I have to use mine on the max 6 rating when doing short walks, but was told this was ok as my flow rate at rest is only 3lt/min. What is your resting flow rate?, and how did you get on to this new one. Where you referred by your oxygen assessment team or did your O2 supplier suggest it to you? Thanks for any info you can offer.

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butter-fly

They sure are looking after you Tony. Just don't take to the skies with your new super powered oxygen! Otherwise you really be a Superman!

I've been waiting since October to get oxygen up to my bedroom. Apparently they have a massive backlog so I when it happens is anyone's guess. Truthfully I'm sick of the hose and of silly people tripping over it and then whinging about it! I'm the only one allowed to do that

Rant over! Look forward to a video of you steaming up the Malverns

Sara xx

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dall05 in reply to butter-fly

Hi Sara, Look out there's gonna be some reports on the news soon about unidentified flying objects around the Malverns, is it a bird, is it a plane, No! its me with my new high flow 8 liter back pack on full throttle. :)

It seems Baywater Health were struggling to keep up with demand for fitting oxygen pipework to houses so they have taken on someone full time to keep us all happy. They tell me it should be no longer than 2 weeks before I'm fitted out so hopefully your oxygen supplier will do the same.

Tony xx I wonder when HU is going to sort out our e-mails?

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butter-fly in reply to dall05

Is it HU's problem? Guess it must be. All the other emails are getting through ok. Why don't they tell us????? xx

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frose

No no no! That oxygen is for cycling with! ? you just stay well, Tony!

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dall05 in reply to frose

Should be enough boost to get us to slimbridge one day yeh! :)

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Suzy6

Oh dear before your booster there was no holding you back. I'm taking cover!! Glad to see you in such good spiritsxxx

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dall05 in reply to Suzy6

As Freddy used to sing.Burning through the sky yeh, 200 degrees, that's why they call me Mr farenheit, travelling at the speed of light. Ha Ha Ha youtu.be/IFUjwj_RB5o

Ok a little carried away but that extra 2 liters will help when on a steep hill and there's plenty of them around here.

Tony xxx

Glad to hear you are getting such good service. I must say that we seem to have had great service from our oxygen providers. The sky is the limit now!! Lots of love TAD xxx

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Hi Tadaw, I used to be with Air Products but they were outbid by Baywater Healthcare on the contract renewal and I was a little worried the excellent service I already had would not be so good but there was no need to worry. So far Baywater seem to be equally as good and I have nothing but praise for them.

All I need now is some warmer weather so I can put the 8 liter back pack to the test.

Tony xxx

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Mooskie

I have never heard of having oxygen plumed into the house. Where do you live? I would love such a great asset. Thanks.

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M_R_D_L_

Hi, I am looking for a portable oxygen that can supply at lasw 8 lits /min . Who is your provider ? I want to travel abroad but my provider cannot help me. Is this new digital high flow conserver which is capable of supplying up to 8 liters is a portable one ? I know its too much flow but just wondering if its portable.. What do you use when u travel on the plane ?

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Caspiana in reply to M_R_D_L_

Please see Ski's answer below. Dall passed away some time ago. You may do well to make a new post. 👋

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skischool

Please be aware you are asking a question of a dear member who has recently passed away.My Inogen one g3 certified for aircraft use can provide a max of approx 5 lpm.and even using it's largest battery which i don't think is authorised for use in the cabin i would probably only get about 4 hrs flight time at 4 lpm.i am not aware of a POC for use on an aircraft that can supply 8 lpm,i don't think one has yet been developed and if there were one you would probably need more than a suitcase full of batteries to sustain even the shortest of flights,i would suggest seeking another form of transport. :)

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