Summer Ottley Posted November 28, 2020 Posted November 28, 2020 Hello, How do we determine proper flow of oxygen if the regulator does not list LPM? The CB forum recommended a purchase the O2ptimask and Olsen Oxygen pressure regulator with barbed fitting. I bought both of these devices but the regulator does not display LPM. Quote
Racer1_NC Posted November 28, 2020 Posted November 28, 2020 With that regulator the user just sets to flow rate to match their O2 consumption. Set the flow where you aren't waiting for the reservoir bag to fill, but not to the point the bag stays full and tight all the time. It'll take a little fine tuning but once you match your breathing technique you won't have to worry with it much. 1 Quote
Summer Ottley Posted November 28, 2020 Author Posted November 28, 2020 Great, thanks! I was really stressing about that. There was a blog from 3 years ago I read on here and it mentioned that a lot of people, who struggle with getting O2 prescribed, substitute welders O2 since it works the same. Any concerns with welders O2? Is this still common practice? Quote
CHfather Posted November 28, 2020 Posted November 28, 2020 Yes, using welding O2 is still pretty common practice. In the ten years I have been here, I haven't heard about any kind of health issue from using it. Here's a post that attempts to answer some of the pragmatic questions: https://clusterbusters.org/forums/topic/5627-notes-about-welding-o2/ 1 Quote
Summer Ottley Posted November 28, 2020 Author Posted November 28, 2020 Very good to hear, this may be the option I pursue. I really appreciate the post and additional literature! Quote
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