Oxygen Cylinders
Home oxygen therapy cylinders contain medical grade oxygen. You may have a larger cylinder for use in the home or as a back-up to a concentrator machine, or smaller ambulatory cylinders to help you get out and about. Before using an oxygen cylinder you should first become familiar with its component parts.
This oxygen cylinder has been fitted with a special valve which allows the connection of micro/low flowmeters.
Do not store a B10P oxygen cylinder in a hot environment such as a conservatory or enclosed porch, or in a poorly ventilated place such as a walk-in store. The B10P home oxygen therapy cylinder should be easily accessible in the event of a power cut.
Ensure the B10P oxygen cylinder is fitted with spare tubing and a mask/cannula ready to be used.
| Technical Data – B10P Cylinder | |
| Weight full | 15kg-18kg (33lb-39lb) |
| Height | 71cm (28ins) |
| Diameter | 18.2cm (7.1ins) |
| Capacity | 2122 litres |
B10P cylinder durations – this table shows approximately how long your B10P oxygen cylinder will last when fitted with a micro flowmeter.
| Flow rate (lpm) | Duration |
| 0.01 | 147 days |
| 0.02 | 73 days |
| 0.03 | 49 days |
| 0.04 | 36 days |
| 0.05 | 29 days |
| 0.06 | 24 days |
| 0.07 | 21 days |
| 0.08 | 18 days |
| 0.09 | 16 days |
B10P cylinder durations – this table shows approximately how long your B10P oxygen cylinder will last when fitted with a low flowmeter.
| Flow rate (lpm) | Duration |
| 0.1 | 14 days 6 hours |
| 0.2 | 7 days 8 hours |
| 0.3 | 4 days 21 hours |
| 0.4 | 3 days 16 hours |
| 0.5 | 70 hours |
| 0.6 | 60 hours |
| 0.7 | 50 hours |
| 0.8 | 44 hours |
| 0.9 | 39 hours |
This is the largest home oxygen therapy cylinder available and is provided mainly as a back-up supply for use in the event of a power cut or concentrator failure. This oxygen cylinder is not intended for use as an ambulatory cylinder.
The duration of this home oxygen therapy cylinder varies according to the flow rate setting. The duration varies from 2 hours 21 minutes (at 15 litres per minute) to 70 hours, 44 minutes (at 0.5 litres per minute).
Do not store your B10 oxygen therapy cylinder in a hot environment such as a conservatory or enclosed porch, or in a poorly ventilated place such as a walk-in store. Your B10 oxygen therapy cylinder should be easily accessible in the event of a power cut.
Ensure your B10 oxygen therapy cylinder is fitted with spare tubing and a mask/cannula ready to be used.
| Technical Data – B10 Cylinder | |
| Weight full | 15kg-18kg (33lb-39lb) |
| Height | 71cm (28ins) |
| Diameter | 18.2cm (7.1ins) |
| Capacity | 2122 litres |
B10 cylinder durations – this table shows approximately how long your B10 oxygen therapy cylinder will last.
| Flow rate (lpm) | Duration |
| 0.5 | 70 hours 44 mins |
| 1 | 35 hours 22 mins |
| 1.5 | 23 hours 34 mins |
| 2 | 17 hours 41 mins |
| 3 | 11 hours 47 mins |
| 4 | 8 hours 50 mins |
| 6 | 5 hours 53 mins |
| 8 | 4 hours 25 mins |
| 15 | 2 hours 21 mins |
Caution
If the contents gauge is showing red, your home oxygen therapy cylinder is empty and needs to be changed immediately. If you are experiencing no or limited flow check your home oxygen therapy cylinder is switched on properly and set to the correct flow rate, also check the contents gauge to ensure the home oxygen therapy cylinder is not empty. The home oxygen therapy cylinder is full when the contents gauge points to the green section.
Note
As a back up home oxygen therapy cylinder, your B10 should be within easy reach. It should only be used in the event of a power cut or machine breakdown, not for general use.
This is our standard ambulatory home oxygen therapy cylinder for those who need to get out and about. It is only for use once a medical assessment has been completed.
The duration of this home oxygen therapy cylinder without a conserver varies from 28 minutes (at 15 litres per minute) to 71 hours, 40 minutes (at 0.1 litres per minute). This increases greatly with a conserver, lasting 3 hours (at 6 litres per minute) to 21 hours (at 1 litre per minute).
| Technical Data – Freedom ® 400 cylinder | |
| Weight full | 3.2kg-3.7kg (7lb-8lb) |
| Height | 53cm (20.8in) |
| Diameter | 10cm (3.9in) |
| Capacity | 430 litres |
| Accessories | Bag and Trolley Available |
Freedom 400 cylinder durations – this table shows approximately how long your Freedom 400 home oxygen therapy cylinder will last. Duration with a conserver will vary according to your breathing rate and activity.
| Flow rate (lpm) | Duration without conserver |
Duration with conserver |
| 0.1 | 71 hours 40 mins | |
| 0.2 | 35 hours 50 mins | |
| 0.5 | 14 hours 20 mins | |
| 1 | 7 hours 10 mins | 21 hours |
| 2 | 3 hours 35 mins | 10 hours |
| 3 | 2 hours 23 mins | 7 hours |
| 4 | 1 hour 47 mins | 5 hours |
| 6 | 1 hour 11 mins | 3 hours |
| 8 | 53 mins | |
| 10 | 43 mins | |
| 15 | 28 mins |
Almost identical to the standard Freedom 300, this cylinder has been fitted with a special value which allows the connection of micro/low flowmeters. Only for use after a professional medical assessment.
| Technical Data – Freedom® 300P cylinder | |
| Weight full | 2.1kg-2.6kg (4.6lb-5.7lb) |
| Height | 43cm (16.9in) |
| Diameter | 8.5cm (3.3in) |
| Capacity | 308 litres |
Freedom 300P cylinder durations – this table shows approximately how long your Freedom 300P oxygen cylinder will last when fitted with a micro flowmeter.
| Flow rate (lpm) | Duration |
| 0.01 | 21 days |
| 0.02 | 10.5 days |
| 0.03 | 7 days |
| 0.04 | 5 days |
| 0.05 | 4 days |
| 0.06 | 3.5 days |
| 0.07 | 3 days |
| 0.08 | 2.5 days |
| 0.09 | 2.25 days |
Freedom 300P cylinder durations – this table shows approximately how long your Freedom 300P oxygen cylinder will last when fitted with a low flowmeter.
| Flow rate (lpm) | Duration |
| 0.1 | 2 days |
| 0.2 | 1 day |
| 0.3 | 17 hours |
| 0.4 | 12.5 hours |
| 0.5 | 10 hours |
| 0.6 | 8.5 hours |
| 0.7 | 7 hours |
| 0.8 | 6 hours |
| 0.9 | 5.5 hours |
Caution
If the contents gauge is showing red, the home oxygen therapy cylinder is empty and needs to be changed immediately. If a patient is experiencing no or limited flow, they need to check the home oxygen therapy cylinder is switched on properly, set to the correct flow rate, and it is not empty. The home oxygen therapy cylinder is full when the contents gauge points to the blue section.
This is our lightweight home oxygen therapy cylinder, only for use by children and frail adults available after a professional medical assessment for ‘ambulatory’ oxygen has been undertaken.
The duration of the Freedom 300 home oxygen therapy cylinder without a conserver varies from 20 minutes (at 15 litres per minute) to 10 hours, 16 minutes (at 0.5 litres per minute). This increases greatly with a conserver, lasting 1 hour (at 8 litres per minute) to 15 hours (at 1 litre per minute).
| Technical Data – Freedom® 300 cylinder | |
| Weight full | 2.1kg-2.6kg (4.6lb-5.7lb) |
| Height | 43cm (16.9in) |
| Diameter | 8.5cm (3.3in) |
| Capacity | 308 litres |
Freedom 300 cylinder durations – this table shows approximately how long a Freedom 300 home oxygen therapy cylinder will last. Duration of the Freedom 300 home oxygen therapy cylinder with a conserver will vary according to the breathing rate and activity of the patient.
| Flow rate (lpm) | Duration without conserver |
Duration with conserver |
| 0.5 | 10 hours 16 mins | |
| 1 | 5 hours 8 mins | 15 hours |
| 1.5 | 3 hours 25 mins | |
| 2 | 2 hours 34 mins | 7 hours |
| 3 | 1 hour 42 mins | 5 hours |
| 4 | 1 hour 17 mins | 3 hours |
| 6 | 51 mins | 2 hours |
| 8 | 38 mins | |
| 15 | 20 mins |
Caution
If the contents gauge is showing red, the home oxygen therapy cylinder is empty and needs to be changed immediately. If a patient is experiencing no or limited flow, they need to check the home oxygen therapy cylinder is switched on properly, set to the correct flow rate, and it is not empty. The home oxygen therapy cylinder is full when the contents gauge points to the blue section.
| Technical Data – Freedom® 600 cylinder | |
| Weight full | 3.5kg (7.7lb) |
| Height | 50.8cm (20in) |
| Diameter | 10.1cm (4in) |
| Capacity | 617 litres |
| Accessories | Bag and trolley available |
Freedom 600 cylinder and micro flowmeter – this is a high capacity home oxygen therapy cylinder with a micro flow device suitable for very young children and babies
The duration of the Freedom 600 home oxygen therapy cylinder varies from 4.5 days (at 0.09 litres per minute) to 42 days (at 0.01 litres per minute)
Freedom 600 and low flowmeter – this is a high capacity home oxygen therapy cylinder with a low-flow device suitable for young children
The duration of the Freedom 600 home oxygen therapy cylinder varies from 11 hours (at 0.9 litres per minute) to 4 days (at 0.1 litres per minute)
Freedom 600 without a flowmeter – without a flowmeter attached, the home oxygen therapy cylinder will last a shorter time, but will deliver a higher flow rate.
The duration of the Freedom 600 home oxygen therapy cylinder varies from 41 minutes (at 15 litres per minute) to 20 hours (at 0.5 litres per minute)
We can supply a dedicated collapsible cylinder trolley for transporting our portable home oxygen therapy cylinders.
A lightweight trolley specifically manufactured for carrying home oxygen therapy cylinders. Ideal for use at home, whilst outside or in a hospital environment. The trolley folds away for ease of transport and storage.
Pull the ring along the length of the oxygen outlet and the white cap will tear along its length and the cap will pull off the oxygen outlet. The tag can be discarded.
