01/02/2018
Oxygen Tanks vs Oxygen Concentrators----
In comparing oxygen tanks and oxygen concentrators it’s best to think of the two devices as unleaded gas and premium. In the case of the use of oxygen tanks, the tanks are relatively inexpensive but are ultimately cumbersome, as you will need to keep 1-2 tanks on you at all times—particularly during long or extended trips. As oxygen tanks are limited by a finite capacity (the size of the tank) this can produce an issue of portability for those who use them.
On the other hand, if you were to look at oxygen concentrators as premium gas, an associated higher cost is to be expected, however, in exchange for this higher cost the added benefits are clear. The way in which oxygen concentrators work is that they draw in air from all around you—they’re no bigger than a lunchbox—and purify the air instantly and deliver it to you through your cannulas. In this sense, there are no tanks to exchange. Once you purchase the device, that’s it. You’ve got a source of fresh oxygen for as long as you keep the device.
