11/07/2025
With today and this weekend forecast to be warm, we would like to share some advice on how to take care of your oxygen equipment during periods of high temperatures.
Oxygen machines contain sensitive parts that can be damaged by high temperatures and strong, direct sunlight. When using portable oxygen machines outdoors, it is important to take extra care to keep them safe in the sun. You can use a sunshade or an umbrella to provide shade for the equipment.
Keep your equipment away from other heat sources such as grills, barbeques, heaters, and fire pits, which can generate high temperatures and potentially damage the equipment. The recommended distance for oxygen therapy equipment from open flames, such as fires, is 3m (10ft), and closed heat sources, such as radiators and heaters, are 1.5m (5ft).
When the temperature is hot, you should ensure that you spend time in a shaded area when outdoors and plan your day to avoid long periods in the sun to prevent your equipment from overheating.
Oxygen cylinders should also be stored in a well-ventilated area, not in a place vulnerable to higher temperatures, such as a conservatory or vehicle.
Please stay safe and hydrated while out in the sun. For further advice, please take a look at our previously released article available here -www.baywater.co.uk/news/staying-safe-in-the-sun/
