RickWoodall
Well Known Member
I decided I wanted an o2 system after enjoying flying high and crossing the the US and Canada. Looked into buying a ready to go one and found it a nightmare, even just getting it refilled in Canada is a battle if they know its for aviation. (a good two place d size would have set me back $500 to $800)
SO, figured I would make my own and learn how to not only build one but also be set up to get cheap refills and not have to get into the certifying the tank etc costs. Lots of good info here in the archives to help.
Here is what I got and the costs. I am 100% happy but am certainly open to ideas or improvements.
Chad therapeutics oxymizer cannulas $20 each x2
New pediatric low flow regulator with 0-4lpm dial $22
Ingen Tech Oxyview flow meters 2 x $12
1/4 ball valve to isolate copilot side if flying solo $11
D size alum tank (got medical prescrip) so tank annual rental and full of 02 was $55, they even threw in a nice carry bag. Refills are $25 each
So, a two man, D size low flow system, with meter, flow verifiers etc cost me $150, 02 included. Good deal!
Refills are $25 a time, you just walk into the medical place and give them the old and they hand you a new cyclinder. Simple.
Also, I did go to walmart prior to last big trip and for $32 got a very nice pulse ox meter. So for $180, if you are looking for a good 02 system. Here you go.
SO, figured I would make my own and learn how to not only build one but also be set up to get cheap refills and not have to get into the certifying the tank etc costs. Lots of good info here in the archives to help.
Here is what I got and the costs. I am 100% happy but am certainly open to ideas or improvements.
Chad therapeutics oxymizer cannulas $20 each x2
New pediatric low flow regulator with 0-4lpm dial $22
Ingen Tech Oxyview flow meters 2 x $12
1/4 ball valve to isolate copilot side if flying solo $11
D size alum tank (got medical prescrip) so tank annual rental and full of 02 was $55, they even threw in a nice carry bag. Refills are $25 each
So, a two man, D size low flow system, with meter, flow verifiers etc cost me $150, 02 included. Good deal!
Refills are $25 a time, you just walk into the medical place and give them the old and they hand you a new cyclinder. Simple.
Also, I did go to walmart prior to last big trip and for $32 got a very nice pulse ox meter. So for $180, if you are looking for a good 02 system. Here you go.
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