Oxygen concentrator for home use - we treat complex diseases at home. Do-it-yourself hydrogen-oxygen generator "OXYbar Auto" - a product from the very famous brand "Atmung"

After a couple of months, I decided to write the promised review on an oxygen concentrator from China. More precisely, on the purchase history of a rather complicated and not entirely cheap product. In the end, I was lucky, the device works, it was not damaged during delivery, and the details, who are interested, are under the cut. There is a piece of video with the ignition of a smoldering torch.
An oxygen concentrator is an apparatus for separating oxygen molecules from the surrounding atmosphere, concentrating them and delivering them in the form of a stream of pure oxygen.
It is used in oxygen therapy - the patient is supplied with oxygen in a higher concentration than in the ambient air. It is used as an alternative to compressed oxygen, since it is safer and less expensive per liter. The principle of operation of an oxygen concentrator is as follows: it consists of two cylinders, room air passes through a network of zeolite balls inside the cylinders - a "molecular sieve" that retains molecules nitrogen and allows oxygen molecules to pass through. As a result, the oxygen concentrator produces 95% oxygen mixture.
The oxygen delivery rate in the most popular models averages from 3 to 5 liters per minute, however, since 2000, models with a throughput of 10 l / min have appeared, while retaining their mass and dimensional properties. At the beginning of the 21st century, many manufacturers began to produce portable concentrators, their speed is usually no more than 2 l / min, but there are also rarer models with a speed of up to 6 l / min.

The background of the purchase is as follows. After two complex abdominal operations, it was necessary to severely limit physical. load, in order to avoid hernias and other complications. Plus a long bed rest and a predisposition led to plus 30 kg of body weight, shortness of breath, fatigue, and so on. Of course, you could go to the stadium to study, since it is nearby, in the mornings I walked around 3-4 km in a circle until it was closed and dug up for the construction of a good paid sports complex in the future. It was decided to buy an ellipsoidal cardio trainer, and since it could only be located in the hallway, I ordered this oxygen concentrator from China with Ali for aerobic fat burning, and in order not to suffocate during classes.
Why from there? At that time, the dollar exchange rate was acceptable (end of October 2014), on Ibey there were similar options at a price, but the functions did not suit me, offline at that time such devices from Armed offered 8,000-10,000 rubles more expensive, European, from Germany 2-3 prices against similar Chinese.
I found a seller on Ali, looked at the device modifications, prices, reviews. Express delivery of DHL confused me. I called their office in the region. center, asked how everything would be cleared by customs and found out that everything is very difficult, since an individual will need to pay a fee, and the device, if recognized as medical, will not be allowed to pass. And at night they will take me away in an unknown direction and shoot me without trial!
I didn't need such "hockey", so I wrote a letter to the seller explaining the situation that I wanted EMS courier, but I didn't want to tear them apart by DHL. He also transparently hinted at a discount (they sometimes have promotions. At the moment, the price is $ 490, $ 55 lower!), But why, he just said: throw off, they say, $ 30. The seller responded immediately after I clicked submit. He told how they themselves produce hubs, monitor quality, sell themselves, and therefore they can afford EMS delivery and they will adjust the price after ordering to -30 $. Persuaded, in general. The order was placed. Price adjusted-$ 30. Order has been paid.
It would seem that the courier should arrive quickly, the track received EA032752514CN
, began to track, but after 10 days someone received a parcel in China using this number. I'm going to the seller, why did you nip me? He answered me: relax, for one more track! EA032752430CN

Finally, I have the package. When unpacking the photo I took a smartphone, the pictures were accidentally deleted (((. But please take my word for it, there are a lot of quality pictures on the product page and everything is described in detail, starting from the packaging, it is double with a foam pad, on the outer box it says "who and what ”, it is also factory-made, the inner one is colorful with a handle, and the inside is still in a foam casing.

One-to-one grade as stated in the photo.

the control panel is working

guarantee)))

surprise gift))

breather microphone

breather-resuscitation

closer

"wilka tsuzaya"

filter humidifier, and a green bubble on the tube for uniform gas supply, as I understand it. The length of the tube is 150 cm.

The size was taken from the site.

TTX (google translation)
Air volume: 51-150m³ / h Anion Density:> 4000000pcs / m (CFM): 1000000 Power (W): 170W Scope:> 61㎡ Voltage (V): 220 / 110V Style: oxygen bar Certification: CE Function: oxygenation ... Usage: Portable Type: Negative Ion Power Source: Electric Model Number: XY-1S Product Type: Portable Oxygen Concentrator. Power consumption: 170W Product net weight: 8.5kg Color: black Product size: 400 * 180 * 380mm Running noise: less than 45dB Rated voltage: 110 ± 15V; 220 ± 15V Flow rate: 0-9L / min. Adjustable oxygen concentration: 30% -90%
There are transport clamps below, they need to be cut off !!!

The control is simple: the upper button is start-stop, below is the choice of the concentration-flow mode, even lower is the setting of timers.
In the center is a water filter humidifier, to eliminate dryness and burns from pure oxygen, so they say. The compressor works - rustles softly, gurgles unobtrusively.
Breathe comfortably during training at 30% and 60%. 90% is more likely with active therapy and the preparation of oxygen cocktails. You need to buy licorice concentrate, you need to look. The shaker is made of a polyethylene lid - two tubes, hot melt glue and a glass jar.
That's what I need the apparatus for.

The video is quick and inconvenient with fire.

Once again, I'll make a reservation, I put more emphasis on the purchase history, descriptions of similar devices and their work on the Internet. Buying such things on the Internet is a risk, so it's worth considering whether you need it or not!
Happy New Year to everyone! All health, happiness, so that you do not need this unit! >

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Hey brain inventors! In today's project, an electric generator will be built from scratch that converts ordinary water into fuel.

Step 1: What is a hydrogen oxygen generator

A hydrogen / oxygen generator like this uses electricity from a car battery to split water into hydrogen gas and oxygen. (Electricity + 2H20 -> 2H2 + O2). The result is fuel that is much more powerful than gasoline, and only water is released as a result of emissions!

It is a completely pure type of fuel, like the energy of the sun, wind or water, electricity is used only to generate gas.

The video shows the step-by-step creation of this generator.

NOTE: The amount of electrical energy required to generate gas exceeds the total energy that can be obtained from the generator. This is NOT an energy generator, but a simple energy converter.

Step 2: Prepare metal blanks for generator plates

For this project we will need stainless steel parts and plastic pipe fittings. You can purchase these at your local hardware store.

I used 20 gauge stainless steel (0.8mm) and used a hydraulic punch to punch the required holes in the top and bottom of the plates. As a result, we got 12 plates measuring 7.6 x 15.2 cm, 4 plates 3.8 x 15.2 cm, and 3 connecting strips 2.54 cm, 4 - 1.27 cm and 3 - 0.62 cm. A belt sander is used to smooth jagged edges around holes.

Step 3: Increase the contact plane of the plates

Next, I used 100 grit sandpaper to sand the plates diagonally. An “X” can be seen on both sides of the plate. This increases the contact area of the plate and promotes the formation of more gas.

Step 4: Configuring Plates Assemblies

The plates are connected in such a way that the 2 inner plates are connected to one electrical terminal, and the 2 upper plates are connected to the other terminal. Plastic rods, plastic washers and stainless steel nuts help make reliable electrical connections.

The generator plates are assembled in the following order - plate, plastic washers, plate, stainless steel lock nut, and so on until all 8 plates are connected.

A step-by-step video instruction for assembling the generator plate is shown.

After collecting the plates, a 10.1 cm plastic plug must be installed, which is attached at the top with a few stainless steel screws.

Step 5: making the generator case

The body consists of two 10.1 cm plastic adapters, with an inverted 10.1 cm plug at the bottom. The base of the body is an acrylic or plastic tube with a diameter of 10.1 cm. The generator plates and cover are screwed into the upper part.

The water faucet is made in the same manner from an acrylic pipe with a diameter of 5 cm. It must be attached to the side of the device.

Step 6: making the mixer clamps

The clamps can be made from leftover acrylic or plastic pipes, and subsequently glued with glue to the side of the case.

To make the clamps, I cut 1.9 cm from a 5 cm diameter pipe and cut off the top 0.8 cm to form a grip. Next, I attached the resulting workpiece to an acrylic rod and attached it to the side of the generator.

Step 7: Install the check valve

The upper elbow is fitted with a transparent tube and a one-way check valve. Make sure the valve is bleeding gas and not returning to the unit.

Step 8: electrolyte preparation

Distilled water and 2-4 tablespoons of KOH (potassium hydroxide) are used to prepare the electrolyte. Salt or baking soda are also suitable, but over time they can foul and corrode the plates.

I stirred the potassium hydroxide flakes in water, then used a filter to feed the solution into the generator housing (after thorough cleaning).

Note: Potassium hydroxide is a caustic agent and can therefore cause skin burns. Avoid direct contact!

Step 9: final touches

I tested the device using a 12V car battery and jumper cables. The generated gas is collected in a small water bottle and ignited with a flame.

At 12 volts, we get 1.5 liters of gas per minute. If 2 batteries are connected in series, then at a voltage of 24 volts we have 5 liters of gas per minute at the output. That's enough to fill a 4 gallon (15 liter) container in 38 seconds!

Note: Higher voltages present more current in the system, resulting in significant heating. In this case, there is a danger of the plastic housing melting due to the high temperature.

Step 10: How much power is under the hood of our generator?

This system is not intended for use on a vehicle, but simply demonstrates the process of electrolysis of water and the formation of gas.

Watch the video for gas ignition experiments and some useful generator specs.

This homemade oxygen generator may be needed only occasionally: when treating and adapting fish after long transportation. However, it is not harmful to always have it at hand.

Why would an aquarist need an oxygen generator?

To provide emergency assistance to the fish. Fish can experience life-threatening oxygen deprivation in a number of ways:

Such fish can be helped if the content of dissolved oxygen in the water is raised to a level close to the maximum saturation. And this can be done by aerating the water with pure oxygen. Oxygen can be easily obtained from the pharmacy 3% hydrogen peroxide, like this:


Photo 1. We need a medicine bottle, which is closed with two caps: an internal plug and an external one with a thread. Air duct and non-galvanized screw studs (non-galvanized rust). Shown here is a fairly large bottle (100 ml), as I was making an oxygen generator for a 250 L tank. For a small aquarium, you can use a smaller bottle (ml per 30). The inscription "iodinol" has nothing to do with the case, any cleanly washed bottle will do. It's just that I have a lot of such bubbles.

Photo 2. We pierce a small hole in the plug-cap, in the screw cap it is necessary to make a hole for the air duct. This can be done with a sharpened scissor jaw, wielding it like an awl.

Photo 3. We insert an air duct into the hole of the screw cover, make a sleeve from chewing gum and ...

Photo 4... ... and seal the opening for the tube.

Photo 5. Pour into a bottle, while we fill it in no more than two-thirds... We put the catalyst (screw), close it with both caps and install it in the aquarium. Like this:
Video 1. The air tube should be tucked deeper into the sponge along the pump intake tube. In the bubble, the peroxide decomposes into oxygen and water. Oxygen enters the pump intake through a tube and is thrown into the aquarium together with a stream of water in the form of very small bubbles. At the same time, the water in the aquarium is quickly saturated with oxygen.	Video is not visible, most likely your browser does not support HTML5 video

The amount of oxygen produced depends on the size of the contact surface of the peroxide with the catalyst. Simply put, the more carnations, the more oxygen there will be, but the faster the supply of peroxide will be used up. If we want to saturate the water with oxygen as quickly as possible, then we use a large catalyst, like those screws shown in photo 1. For a long, moderate fall, only a small stump from such a screw is needed.
Security measures: When operating such a generator, you must be sure that the hole in the plug cap is not clogged and oxygen passes through it freely.
From this oxygen generator, a device for the long-term metered supply of hydrogen peroxide to an aquarium is easily obtained, which can partly replace the famous one. To do this, you need to remove the air tube, and fix the bottle in the aquarium with the neck down. The oxygen generated in the bubble will squeeze out the peroxide through a small hole in the plug cap, and the screw cap will insure that the plug does not accidentally fall out and the entire supply of peroxide does not end up in the aquarium at once. The outlet in the plug cap must be protected from clogging. a piece of easily permeable foam rubber. If the peroxide is not able to pass through it into the aquarium, the bubble may explode! That is why hydrogen peroxide stronger than 3% must not be poured into the bubble and care must be taken when working with this device.

V. Kovalev 21 02 2018

Is it stuffy in the city? I can not breathe? Herald K helps you solve the problem of oxygen deprivation.

Oxygen at home. Simple and easy to do.

And also super-mega-creative! Connect kids and loved ones. It's fun!

And breathe deeply.

Tested on personal experience - mine. It works! Just finished testing!

So. Step one... We go to the pharmacy - any! - and buy there HYDROPERIT in tablets (in St. Petersburg it costs 18 rubles for a pack of 10 tablets) and potassium permanganate in crystals (50 rubles).

Step two... We take a glass half-liter jar. We fill it with warm water for three quarters.

Step three... We take two tablets of hydroperite. Knead them to dissolve faster (I wrapped the tablets in a napkin and tapped them a little with a hammer). Try not to get your hands dirty with hydroperite. Not the most useful thing in the world. Pour the powder into a jar and stir. At this stage ... nothing happens.

Step four... We take a teaspoon, pour 5-10 crystals of potassium permanganate into it. Gently pour these crystals into a jar with diluted hydroperite and stir ... it's started!

Well, that's a joke, of course. There will be no fountain. But the water will begin to boil, as if a jacuzzi was turned on inside. This is oxygen! Catch him with your nose!

The chemical reaction releases the purest O2. Do not overdo it. They say that if you actively breathe pure oxygen, then euphoria begins. Although, the devil only knows, maybe this is fine?

A couple of sips of oxygen - and let the rest dissolve in the atmosphere of the room. You will become happier and more cheerful!

And when the bubbling in the jar is over, the water will turn brown with many floating small crystals of sediment inside. Try to interfere again - the reaction will continue. And when it ends completely, and all the oxygen will come out ...

Add more hydroperite! And then potassium permanganate!

Yes, it is a very cheap and effective way to get oxygen at home. Make oxygen with your own hands!

Be careful:
1. Do not hold the jar in your hands: during the reaction, heat and hiss are generated.
2. Don't go overboard with components. Experiment, but no overdose.
3. Don't drink this water. It won't do you any good, I guarantee.

4. The vessel in which you mix all these components and water must not be metal.

5. Hide matches - and hydroperite - from children.

Enjoy swimming in oxygen!

To get the required dose of oxygen, you often have to run to doctors, knocking out the direction

Oxygen breathing apparatus at home: who needs it and why

Such a device is necessary for people suffering from the following ailments:

bronchial asthma;
chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD);
cystic fibrosis;
heart or respiratory failure;
pulmonary hypertension.

It is these diseases that interfere with the normal saturation of the cells of the human body with oxygen. But even if pulmonary or cardiovascular disease is absent, a home oxygen concentrator can be helpful. In conditions of gas pollution in modern large cities, a person begins oxygen starvation. It is not felt clearly, but the state of the body can be judged by frequent headaches, chronic fatigue, irritability. In this case, oxygen therapy will not hurt. She will become a source of good mood and a surge of strength. An oxygen plant for the home can help with one more thing: it makes delicious and healthy cocktails, but more on that later. First, let's figure out what effect oxygen has on a person.

But such concentrators, in addition to inhalations, can provide the most useful oxygen cocktails.

Concentrator Oxygen: Effects on Body Cells

The oxygen produced by the device helps with recovery from surgeries and has a tonic effect on the body. It is especially useful for a growing child's body. Doctors say that oxygen cocktails and inhalations are shown to everyone, without exception. There is no dispute about the benefits and harms of oxygen concentrators - there is no information about the negative effects.

Oxygen generator for home: device and principle of operation

The device can be called quite simple. These are two cylinders filled with zeolite balls. The principle of operation of the oxygen concentrator is as follows: the zeolite separates the nitrogen molecules, letting only pure oxygen into the diffuser. The gas mixture produced by the device contains about 95% oxygen, which is more than enough to saturate the cells of the body. In the scheme of such a device, a compressor is required, which drives air through the cylinders, a dryer, air filters and a humidifier. If you wish, you can assemble an oxygen concentrator with your own hands. It is only necessary to find a zeolite that will fill the cylinders.

Such devices operate on either rechargeable batteries or mains power. The separated nitrogen is thrown back by the device, but its amount is so negligible that it cannot harm others.

Having figured out how an oxygen concentrator works, let's try to consider various types of such devices and their properties.

Types of oxygen concentrators and their inherent properties

Such devices can be divided into 3 types, each of which has certain properties. Let's list them:

Universal or therapeutic oxygen concentrator.
Devices for home use.
Portable devices.

Let's try to figure out in detail what features each of the types has, how they differ from each other.

Medical (therapeutic) oxygen concentrators: purpose, scope

Medical devices are quite diverse - for first aid in case of emergency, long-term pulmonary therapy. There are also stationary devices. These are installed in the therapeutic departments of hospitals and produce 5-10 liters of oxygen per minute.

Portable oxygen concentrators: what they are and by whom are they used?

Ambulances are equipped with portable devices to be able to respond in case of emergency. Also, such devices are used by people who are shown daily inhalations, but at the same time a person leads an active lifestyle - goes to the forest, to a lake, a river. In this case, a portable generator of much needed gas will be simply irreplaceable. Even though it produces less than 5 liters of oxygen mixture per minute, in pulse mode, this figure can rise to 6-7 liters.

GOOD TO KNOW!

Pulse - the mode of delivery of oxygen accumulated in a special reservoir, which is given by the device during inhalation.

Universal device: how it differs from medical

Medium power device (productivity - 5-6 l / min). Suitable for both home use and medical use. They are used in fitness centers, beauty salons.

Home oxygen concentrator: equipment features

The smallest of the listed types. Productivity is only 1-3l / min. Suitable for home inhalation, oxygen cocktail preparation. They are quite compact, the design is modern and aesthetic, and they are quite convenient to use.

Which oxygen concentrator is better to buy for home use: expert advice

When choosing such a device and thinking about which oxygen concentrator for home use is better, you should pay attention to its performance and the saturation of the gas flow. It must contain at least 70% oxygen. Otherwise, it’s worthless.

The next parameter to pay attention to is the size of the device. This is essential for proper placement. As a rule, the concentrator should not be placed closer than 30 cm from walls and heating appliances.

Next, let's pay attention to the noise level. Low-power devices are practically inaudible during operation, but those with a higher power indicator are not so convenient in this regard. In any case, a device with a noise level higher than 35dB is not worth purchasing.

Hubs can be very compact - they can be easily transported in a car

Oxygen cocktail at home: what is it for and how to make it

Oxygen cocktail can be consumed daily for preventive purposes. It is very well suited for children who find it difficult to sit still during inhalation. A cocktail has almost the same effect on the cells of the body. If the concentrator has a function for its preparation, the process will not be difficult. Any juice without pulp is poured into a glass up to half, after which the device tube is lowered into it. The device turns on, and you do not need to do anything else: after 3-4 minutes, the cocktail saturated with oxygen is ready.

Hub models that are the best according to the version of the website

After reading a lot of reviews on the Web, reviewing the technical characteristics of many models, the site's editorial team chose several of the best models. This should help our dear reader make the right choice without unnecessary hassle and hours of surfing the Internet in search of a good device.

"ARMED 7F-3L" - oxygen concentrator with good functionality

"ARMED 7F-3L" is recommended not only for home use, but also for use in kindergarten, school, fitness center. The productivity of the device is up to 3 l / min at an oxygen concentration of 93%. The dimensions of the device are 480 × 280 × 560mm, weight - 26.5kg. Suitable for making oxygen cocktails. Here are some of its characteristics.

A bit noisy, but overall a pretty decent unit. Here's what netizens have to say about him.

ARMED 7F-3L

"OXYbar Auto" - a product from the very famous brand "Atmung"

Very quiet, lightweight and compact device. The set includes an adapter for connection in the car, which is very important for many on long trips. Weight is only 5.2 kg. There are no such lightweight devices on the Russian market today. The manufacturer claims that the device can work around the clock. The maximum productivity of the unit is 6 l / min, however, the oxygen concentration will be only 30%, which is in no way encouraging. With a performance setting of 1 l / min, the concentration is acceptable - 90%. Consider the characteristics of the device.

Thus, the device can be called not only the smallest, but also one of the quietest.

Atmung OXYbar Auto

"BITMOS OXY-6000" - a device with fairly good performance

BITMOS OXY-6000 is the brainchild of German manufacturers. And, like any German technique, it is made very high quality. It has a very convenient shape - it is a "suitcase" on wheels, which is very convenient with a weight of 19.8 kg. The dimensions of the device are 520 × 203 × 535mm. There is a function of preparing oxygen phytococktails. When the temperature rises, the flow rate drops, the oxygen concentration drops, the network is disconnected and microprocessor errors occur, the device beeps. With a productivity of 1-4 l / min, the oxygen concentration reaches 95%. What about the characteristics?

USEFUL INFORMATION!

The cost of such devices is quite high and not everyone can afford it. That is why today you can find many companies offering an oxygen concentrator for home use for rent at quite reasonable prices.

The most famous manufacturers of concentrators on the Russian market

The most famous brands on the Russian market are: "Bitmos", "Armed", "Atmung". It would be possible to consider the Russian manufacturer of oxygen concentrators - "Mediaflex", but there are no reviews of the owners on major Internet resources about it, which means that we cannot really evaluate it. Let's try to consider the other three manufacturers with their best models.

Rules for using the oxygen breathing apparatus at home

The rules for using the device are quite simple. Let's try to consider the algorithm of actions.

Pour water into a humidifier (special container). Where it is located - you can easily find out from the technical passport.
We attach a special mask or nasal cannulas to the device.
We turn on the device, put on a mask.
We regulate the oxygen flow according to the doctor's instructions.
We breathe for the required time.

USEFUL INFORMATION!

If the duration of inhalations of 20-30 minutes a day is sufficient for the prevention of diseases, then with severe forms of COPD, patients should be in an oxygen mask for up to 15 hours a day.

Advantages of the concentrator over the oxygen cartridge for breathing

In fact, the can and the concentrator perform the same function - to compensate for the lack of oxygen. However, the can has one very big drawback - the limited gas mixture, while the concentrator is capable of performing more fundamental treatment tasks. However, we must pay tribute to the spray can - sometimes, in some situations, it can help out great, and its compactness allows you to take it with you wherever you go.

An oxygen cartridge will not replace a concentrator, but it can help out in an emergency.

Oxygen concentrator for home use: owner reviews

It may seem that all the reviews of famous brands of oxygen concentrators for home use are ideal .. Believe them or not - it's up to you.

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The problem lies precisely in the fact that the cost of devices of this type is quite high. This is precisely the reason for such a small number of reviews about oxygen concentrators on the Web.

Finally

Oxygen concentrators are equipment that will be useful to everyone. Of course, not everyone can afford such devices. Let's hope that the price situation will change for the better in the near future. In the meantime, you can try to find zeolite on sale and try to make this miracle of technology, giving youth and health, with your own hands. This will obviously come out cheaper than purchasing a factory-made unit.

We hope that the information was presented in the article clearly and intelligibly. If after reading you still have any questions, the editorial team site will be happy to answer them. All you need to do is to state the essence of the issue in the discussion below. Do you have an oxygen concentrator at home and do you actively use it? Write about it in the discussions, not forgetting to indicate the brand and model of the device. This information will be very useful to those who are already thinking about such an acquisition. Write, ask, communicate, share your opinion - after all, this is what discussions exist for. And finally, as has already happened, we suggest watching a short, but rather fascinating and informative video on today's topic.