Nidek Oxygen concentrator

Breathe Easy: Understanding Oxygen Concentrators and Essential Spare Parts

Breathe Easy: Understanding Oxygen Concentrators and Essential Spare Parts

For many, maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle depends on reliable access to supplemental oxygen. Oxygen concentrators have revolutionized home oxygen therapy, offering a convenient and efficient way to deliver the vital oxygen needed. Unlike traditional oxygen tanks, these innovative devices draw in ambient air, filter out nitrogen, and deliver concentrated oxygen to the user. This makes them a more cost-effective and sustainable option for long-term use.

Why Oxygen Concentrators Matter

Oxygen concentrators are crucial for individuals suffering from various respiratory conditions, such as:

  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Cystic Fibrosis
  • Severe Asthma
  • Heart Failure
  • Sleep Apnea (in some cases)

By providing a continuous supply of medical-grade oxygen, these devices help improve lung function, reduce breathlessness, enhance endurance, and ultimately, improve the overall quality of life for patients.

Keeping Your Concentrator Running: Essential Spare Parts

Like any medical equipment, oxygen concentrators require regular maintenance and occasional replacement of parts to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Orange NZ offers a comprehensive range of spare parts for popular Nidek oxygen concentrators, ensuring you can keep your equipment in top condition.

Here’s a look at some of the key oxygen concentrators and the spare parts available:

Nidek Oxygen Concentrators:

  • Nidek Lite Oxygen Concentrator: A compact and reliable option for home use.
  • Nidek Max-30 Plant Oxygen Concentrator: Designed for larger oxygen needs.
  • Nidek Nuvo O2 5L, 8L & 10L: A versatile range offering various flow rates to suit individual requirements.

Essential Spare Parts Available:

Maintaining your oxygen concentrator with genuine spare parts is vital for safety and efficiency. Orange NZ provides a wide selection of components, including:

  • Regulators:
    • Pro-Med Mini Regulator – Bull-Nose: For precise oxygen flow control.
    • A-Care Regulator – Pin-Index: Another option for regulating oxygen delivery.
  • Humidifiers:
    • A-Care AH02 Reusable Humidifier: Essential for adding moisture to the oxygen, preventing dryness and irritation of the nasal passages.
    • Nidek 9012-8774 Humidifier Bottle (Nuvo 8 / 10 & Nuvo Lite): Replacement bottles for your humidifier.
  • Filters: Regular filter replacement is critical for maintaining oxygen purity and protecting the concentrator’s internal components.
    • 9250-1025 Filter (Nuvo 8 / 10 Cabinet Filter): For the Nuvo 8 and 10 models.
    • 9250-1025 Filter (Nuvo Lite Cabinet Filter): Specific to the Nuvo Lite.
    • Nuvo 8 Inlet Filter 9250-1028: An important intake filter for the Nuvo 8.
    • Nuvo Lite Compressor Filter 8400-1180: Ensures clean air for the compressor in the Nuvo Lite.
    • Nidek Nuvo O2 5L, 8L & 10L Bacterial Filter 7631-1053: A crucial filter for preventing bacterial contamination (also suitable for INVACARE PERFECT BF500).
  • Adapters:
    • Nuvo Lite Humidifier Elbow Adapter Set 8400-8409: For proper connection of the humidifier to the Nuvo Lite.

By keeping these spare parts on hand and following recommended maintenance schedules, you can ensure your oxygen concentrator operates effectively and provides the consistent oxygen therapy you need to breathe easy.

Nidek 9012-8774 Humidifier Bottle

Nuvo 8 / 10 Humidifier Bottle

Ensure optimal comfort and performance for your oxygen therapy with the genuine Nidek 9012-8774 Humidifier Bottle, specifically designed for Nidek Nuvo 8 and…

$25 + GST

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Pro-Med Mini Regulator – Bull-Nose

Achieve precise oxygen flow control with the Pro-Med Mini Regulator. Featuring a secure Bull-Nose (hand-tighten) connection, it offers a versatile 0-15 l/m…

$100 + GST

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Nidek Lite Oxygen Concentrator

A hospital grade oxygen concentrator, not a cheap import from Asia. Our unit is used in medical facilities, dental practices and homes. Free finger SPo2 meter,…

$1,600 + GST

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Nidek Max-30 Plant Oxygen Concentrator

An ideal stand-alone unit to drive ventilators, or inline config with surge tanks for articulation. Please allow 6 - 10 weeks for delivery.

$33,400 + GST

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