Help Needed ASAP on Oxygen Concentrator!

TabathaD · #1 2011-03-12, 9:56am

I found a Perfecto Invacare 5 lpm for $375.00 brand new in the box. I have a Bobcat from GTT on order to use it with. Does anyone have one of these or any feedback the could provide me before I buy this. Also is there anything I should check before buying it? It was listed on craigslist so I am always a bit sceptical when buying items from there. Thanks for you help!
Tabatha

GlassGalore · #2 2011-03-12, 10:33am

Hi Tabatha,

I'm not sure what to tell you to look for, but the price isn't really screaming "great deal", to me at least. I know that most of the units sold for lampwork use are used / reconditioned and 'modified', so not brand new. But if I'm reading this thread correctly, part of that modification is to optimize the flow for use with a torch. I'm not sure what noticeable difference there may be with an 'unmodified' unit, but just wanted to mention this for your consideration.

http://www.lampworketc.com/forums/sh...d.php?t=175472

Also, looking at OxyDocs current pricing, you could get 2 "M5" units or 1 "M15" unit for about the same price as that Craigslist unit. (Shipping would be extra though...)
http://www.unlimitedoxygen.com/services.html
A single 5 lpm unit is only $200 plus shipping from him. (I'd be sure to ask about delivery time though, as there seems to be some delays indicated in that first thread I posted.) Depending on how soon your Bobcat will be delivered, the wait on the oxycon may not be a big deal.

Also, consider what the warranty might be on the Craigslist item.... not sure how long ago it was purchased, etc.

Just some food for thought!

Dreamsincolor · #3 2011-03-12, 10:50am

Very good advice Lisa. I bought my two oxycons from a man who services them for a medical products provider and he reconditions the used ones and tunes them for lampworkers. They have a guarantee and only run $150 delivered to a glass shop locally. When we order one from him it only takes 4-5 days to get it.

Andrea

TabathaD · #4 2011-03-12, 1:55pm

So how actally is the concentrator modified for lampworking?

TabathaD · #5 2011-03-12, 2:29pm

I guess I still dont understand what the "modified" means for lampworking. Im looking at it form the stand point that the other units are used and the one I found in brand new and never been used. The ones I have found have 40,000 hours on them for $150.00 and I still have top pay shipping of $65.00 or so. Im not understanding something clearly?????