Source For O2 Concentrator?

**Milly** · 12-06-2010, 09:10 AM

You guys seem to know everything so here's the question.

I find I need to be on oxygen therapy from time to time (especially overnight) and need to find an O2 concentrator to purchase outright.
Does anyone know of any place I can do this inexpensively? Is there some sort of clearing house for used medical equipment?

I could rent one through my insurance, but the rental for 6 months would pay for one that I could own forever.

Thanks for any advice.

**Darlene** · 12-06-2010, 09:15 AM

Does this need to be portable?

http://www.liberty-o2.com/liberty-po...gen-tank.shtml

**Milly** · 12-06-2010, 09:24 AM

Not neccessarily, although I'd like the option. Thanks for the quick reply.

**Darlene** · 12-06-2010, 09:30 AM

Glad to help.
That one link I gave you is a well known company, at least they advertise bunches. I'll see what else I can find.

**Darlene** · 12-06-2010, 09:39 AM

Used Portable Oxygen Concentrators | Consigned Oxygen Concentrators | Refurbished Oxygen Concentrators

Used and Refurbished Portable Oxygen Concentrators | Portable Oxygen Concentrators and Home Oxygen Concentrators

I'd call various medical equipment stores in your area and even your doctor for recommendations.
Good luck & I wish you easy breathing & a hug.

**MaryCarney** · 12-06-2010, 12:37 PM

Be SURE you can afford repairs before you decide to purchase. If it goes kapoot in the middle of the night or on Christmas - the rental company brings you one right away - if you have to send it for repairs - who knows how long you might be without oxygen.
Just a consideration from a home care nurse!

**ladytoysdream** · 12-06-2010, 02:14 PM

If your insurance company will rent it for you, after a certain period of time, then will it belong to you ?

Like my sleep apnea machine, the insurance company rented it for me for so many months. Then after they downloaded my usage, they knew I was using it every night, and then the rental money went toward the balance, and then, the insurance company finished paying for it for me.

**jamesreckh** · 05-10-2012, 03:56 AM

The requirement for O2 concentrators is increasing day to day. Oxygen concentrator is a portable oxygen concentrator which is used on a prescriptive basis by patients who are diagnosed as requiring supplemental health. I have met with one of my neighbours, They said that won't do any harm to our health. I hope you would recover soon.

Oxygen Concentrator
Oxygen Machines

**Momto5RN** · 05-14-2012, 08:14 PM

the thing with the rentals - = beside repairs- rentals usually include supplememental supplies like tubing humidity cannisters , things to add to tubings to collect the build up in the tubing from the humidity - possibly home pulse oximeter they also give you a few tanks to have in case of outtage and if your insurance is not paying for it - it also may not cover other things related to it - testing etc because it may not recognize you using it .
crazy but true .

one plus of an actual O2 company- hurricane coming your way you dont have enough tanked 02 to last 24 hrs sitting around - they have to get it to you .

they look like a humdifier but they are much more complicated than that .

**savvy_sniper** · 05-14-2012, 08:41 PM

When my mom had one, medicare paid the rent and after a certain amount of time it was hers to keep. As someone else pointed out, while renting they repair/replace the machine, bring you supplies, spare parts, etc. on a regular basis.

Mary