HELP **** How Do You Keep Oxygon Cool ???????

United States
July 21, 2010 11:57am CST
I have COPD and a couple of weeks ago I was put on oxygen. I have a oxygen tank (guess that's what you call it) and it's make the oxygen, and a back up one just in case the lights go out. Now, I up to my question, because it's been very hot ( and I might add that I am worried that something bad is going to happen. ) how to you keep the Oxygen cool. I hope that I am not being for asking. Take care Snow
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@crazydaisy (3896)
• Canada
22 Jul 10
I think it be a good idea if you talk to your doctor about oxygen tank and ask him if there be any type of trouble with the heat,he's best one to talk to, Sorry I don't know anything about them,[Good Luck cd
@ANTIQUELADY (36440)
• United States
21 Jul 10
If your house is cool don't see why u would be concerned. Call the company that provides u w/it & see what they suggest. Love your new avatar, how cute.
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@ShepherdSpy (8544)
• Omagh, Northern Ireland
22 Jul 10
Oxygen at room temperature and pressure is a gas..When compressed,it forms a liquid,which is how it's kept in your tanks.It's stable in that form,but there's probably a warning to keep it away from fire,which would be the major cause for concern having Oxygen around You..Pure oxygen would make a fire burn way better,but used as intended,it's safe,regardless of the room temperature.To put it simply,if YOU can take the heat,so can the oxygen tank!
@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
21 Jul 10
not sure but ive been in houses where it was held and used that was pretty warm at times. i think its protected by the tank. you do have air conditioning right? so it cant be getting to warm there. also, you need to keep fairly cool yourself as its easier to breath with air on , cooler weather.
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• United States
22 Jul 10
Ha silly never! Most people would not know that unless instructed. But oxygen tanks must be kept cool at all times. Not to say to refrigerate it or put in the freezer or anything. But it must be in a cool place. My understanding that if it not a a cool temperature the pressure form the dry heat will cause it to evaporate. Nothing dangerous about that, you will be going through it quicker than you have used it.
• Romania
21 Jul 10
As far as i can tell you are woried about the tank exloding due to increased pressure caused by the increased ambient temperature. Don't wory, those tanks are designed to withstand extreme pressure and are tested in high temperature enviroments far exceeding any ambient temperature you might have.
@ElicBxn (63235)
• United States
21 Jul 10
well, you don't want your concentrator to get too hot, but the canisters should be fine - we live in Texas and just providing enough air circulation around keeps Maggiepie's concentrator working fine.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
22 Jul 10
snow I used to work as a nurses aide for years and was of course around oxygen tanks and believe me it does not get too hot as the stuff is really cold. so never worry about that at all. I am sorry to hear you have 'to use oxygen but it will of course help you a lot. When I broke my shoulder and was in the hospital for five days they put me on oxygen at night as the strong pain killers slowed my breathing too much so I could oxygen through the little nose prong things. Snow no question anyone asks here do I ever consider silly. If its bothering you always ask us mylotters for help;we all care for each other here.So do not be afraid.just use that and breathe well my friend. hugs from hatley