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This is for those that are on Oxygen, what heating source do you use? what heating source do you use when the power goes out!

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Memphis, TN
January 23 (edited)
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Members shared creative solutions for staying warm during power outages while on supplemental oxygen, with the most common approaches being... Read more

Members shared creative solutions for staying warm during power outages while on supplemental oxygen, with the most common approaches being gas furnaces as primary heat sources and having backup oxygen tanks or rechargeable battery systems to power concentrators when electricity fails. Several members detailed their emergency preparedness setups, including portable battery backups like Jackery and Goal Zero units, solar panels, rechargeable hand warmers, heating pads, and even heating vests, with one member explaining they received a free battery system from their utility company. A recurring theme was the importance of notifying utility companies about oxygen use for power restoration priority, keeping emergency oxygen cylinders on hand, and remembering that local fire stations can provide oxygen assistance in emergencies.

A MyCOPDTeam Member

Thank you, around 5 yrs. back my beard was 18 inches long, I do miss it! Took me a little over a year and a half. I'm now at that stage of unruly hair stage the hardest stage to get through, lol! But hang in there it is worth it. Breathe well, my Friend!

January 27
A MyCOPDTeam Member

I have 5 little Jackery's, plus 2 Goal Zero's a 3,000 and 1,000 watt, and a Eco flow 750 watt.
The large 3,000 Goal Zero was free from SCE. Plus, I have 3 different portable solar panels with a total of 500 watts.

So, whether it's cold or hot the battery backups with multiple fans for in the summer and with heating vest and pads We can stay warm in the winter. We have put together a number of things in case of power outages, or water and gas shut offs. Doesn't matter what happens we will be fine, as long as it's not permanent.

January 25 (edited)
A MyCOPDTeam Member

@A MyCOPDTeam Member Nice beard! I’m working on one myself.
Breathe easy young feller!

January 26
A MyCOPDTeam Member

Mine is a gas furnace with central heating vents. I have a fireplace, but haven't used it for many years. I have my oxygen placed on the tile hearth, which always makes for comments like "do you use that fireplace?" No. (Duh) Lol

January 23

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