Does anyone here have an oxygen concentrator at home?

[lillypaddle]

I recently was put on Oxygen therapy 24/7. The concentrator looks as though it eats children and electricity alive. Wondering what this is going to do to my electric bill. Any clue anyone?

[RKP5637]

1. I've not had one, but here's something I've found on calculating the costs. Hope it helps some.

http://www.oxygenconcentratorstore.com/blog/stationary-oxygen-concentrator-electricity-usage-and-costs/

[lillypaddle]

4. Excellent link

That really helps. Thanks!

[lillypaddle]

7. Based on the link

and if my calculations are correct (ahem), it will cost me about $15.32 a month, which is doable, and a big relief. Thanks again for the link.

[RKP5637]

8. Phew, that's good to hear!!!

[Leghorn21]

2. Lilly, my husband was on one years ago, and I don't recall an out-of-control electric bill...

we were very short on $, so a big uptick in our bill would have been noticed - - ha, the biggest issue was trying not to trip over his 100-foot hose! He was quite mobile and moved from one end of the house to the other, so I had to "look down" at all times!

And the concentrator does NOT devour children, dogs or cats, either - no worries!

[lillypaddle]

5. That's encouraging to know

I have a 25 foot hose, but I live in a small one bedroom apt. Can't imagine having to deal with 100 feet, but I guess we do what we have to.

[MFM008]

3. My mom's had 2

A huge one from performance home medical and a half size one from lincare. Sounds like you have the first.
Electric was ok.

[lillypaddle]

6. Thanks

I knew you guys would have answers for me.