Bill N
Well-known member
As I sit here waiting for my oxygen therapy supplies to be delivered for the first time, I would like to ask the question regarding oxygen concentrators and their use in motorhomes while traveling. I know that I will have the option of using an oxygen bottle or the concentrator but it would seem that on a long trip the resupply of bottles might pose a problem whereas use of the concentrator would keep refills down to a minimum. So I have a couple of questions for those who may be using this device in their motorhomes.
Do you recommend using the concentrator over a bottle when on an extended trip? If you are using a concentrator, do you use it with the generator supplying power or can the inverter provide sufficient power to it?
I am well aware of the fire danger of oxygen use and rarely use an open flame in the coach other than the LP for the refrigerator or infrequent LP use for the water heater. Do you feel these flame sources would present a large danger of ignition of the oxygen - low level of use 2 L/M.
Thanks for any advice. I feel as if I am embarking on a new phase of life and only grudgingly admit that my time for oxygen therapy has come. I have a lot to learn but my COPD has finally advanced to the level that I need to start on this course of correction in my lifestyle. Thanks again.
Bill
Do you recommend using the concentrator over a bottle when on an extended trip? If you are using a concentrator, do you use it with the generator supplying power or can the inverter provide sufficient power to it?
I am well aware of the fire danger of oxygen use and rarely use an open flame in the coach other than the LP for the refrigerator or infrequent LP use for the water heater. Do you feel these flame sources would present a large danger of ignition of the oxygen - low level of use 2 L/M.
Thanks for any advice. I feel as if I am embarking on a new phase of life and only grudgingly admit that my time for oxygen therapy has come. I have a lot to learn but my COPD has finally advanced to the level that I need to start on this course of correction in my lifestyle. Thanks again.
Bill