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Oxygen Concentrator vs Oxygen Cylinder

When you are deciding between an oxygen concentrator and an oxygen cylinder for your supplemental oxygen, it is helpful to know the pros and cons of each delivery method.

1. Oxygen cylinders are technically portable, but since they contain compressed oxygen, the cylinders must be built a certain way. As a result, oxygen tanks are:

  • Bulky
  • Heavy
  • Difficult to carry and lift
  • Require a wheeled carrier to move 
  • Cumbersome to travel with

Oxygen concentrators are smaller than cylinders and do not need to retain oxygen, making them easier to take with you. Oxygen Concentrators are:

  • Small
  • Compact
  • Lightweight enough to carry in a bag
  • Can be wheeled or carried in a pack
  • Easy to travel with

2. Oxygen cylinders are susceptible to leaks, causing a potential fire hazard as well as a risk to the user. Safety risks include:

  • Could be punctured or leak
  • Leaks create oxygen-rich air, which is highly flammable
  • If the tank leaks, the user could run out of oxygen.

Oxygen concentrators pull from the surrounding air, compressing it and purifying it to produce medical grade oxygen as needed. There is no storing 

  • Do not have tanks, which can leak or be punctured
  • Pose a lower fire risk than oxygen tanks
  • Will continue providing oxygen as long as there is power
  • Offer power via battery and AC or DC power sources and can be recharged easily

3. Oxygen cylinders contain a finite amount of oxygen. Users can monitor amounts, but cylinders:

  • Run out of oxygen
  • Need to be refilled or replaced

Oxygen concentrators offer consistent supply as long as they are plugged in or the battery is charged. Users are able to enjoy:

  • A consistent, infinite oxygen supply as long as the concentrator has power
  • No need to refill or replace any tanks

4. The costs of oxygen cylinders are incurred over time. While they are inexpensive up front, you will pay for:

  • The initial cylinder, a refill and a cart
  • Each new cylinder or refill needed until oxygen therapy is no longer necessary.
  • New tubing, masks or nasal cannulas

You pay for an oxygen concentrators up front, but with few additional costs down the road. You will pay for:

  • The initial cost of the oxygen concentrator
  • Cannulas, filters and columns

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