Oxygen systems

I am considering the Aerox DDO2 mechanical diluter demand system. I
only occasionally use supplemental O2, mainly for the a few trips
each season to fly on the east side of the Cascade mountains in
Washington state. I am currently using a Aerox regulator with a
needle valve, and an Oxymiser cannula. Since there are no filling
facilities where I fly I am hoping to get a little more mileage out of
my tank. Could somebody out there provide some feedback on the DDO2
regulator? Is it a good option for the occasional O2 user? Does it
provide a significant reduction in the amount of oxygen required? Is
it easy to use? I don't care for the " string around the neck"
option. Has anybody mounted it to the interior of their cockpit? Any
other information would be appreciated.

Ron Clark

On Feb 13, 11:49*pm, Ron Clark wrote:
I am considering the Aerox DDO2 mechanical diluter demand system. *I
only occasionally use supplemental O2, *mainly for the a few trips
each season to fly on the east side of the Cascade mountains in
Washington state. *I am currently using a Aerox regulator with a
needle valve, *and an Oxymiser cannula. *Since there are no filling
facilities where I fly I am hoping to get a little more mileage out of
my tank. *Could somebody out there provide some feedback on the DDO2
regulator? *Is it a good option for the occasional O2 user? *Does it
provide a significant reduction in the amount of oxygen required? *Is
it easy to use? *I don't care for the " string around the neck"
option. *Has anybody mounted it to the interior of their cockpit? *Any
other information would be appreciated.

Ron Clark

Ron,

I can't answer your question directly, I would highly reccomend you
consider the MH system. The great thing about the MH systems do is
turn on and off automatically at the altitude you select. I set mine
to 12,000 feet and forget it. It comes on when needed and turns off
when not. The price is slightly more than the aerox but I think you
will love it in the long run. Uses a simple canula and can mount out
of the way.


Steve has a used DD1 unit on eBay that is overpriced by about $250.
You could likely get it for the price of the Aerox system if you
contact him directly.

On Feb 14, 1:49*am, Ron Clark wrote:
I am considering the Aerox DDO2 mechanical diluter demand system. *I
only occasionally use supplemental O2, *mainly for the a few trips
each season to fly on the east side of the Cascade mountains in
Washington state. *I am currently using a Aerox regulator with a
needle valve, *and an Oxymiser cannula. *Since there are no filling
facilities where I fly I am hoping to get a little more mileage out of
my tank. *Could somebody out there provide some feedback on the DDO2
regulator? *Is it a good option for the occasional O2 user? *Does it
provide a significant reduction in the amount of oxygen required? *Is
it easy to use? *I don't care for the " string around the neck"
option. *Has anybody mounted it to the interior of their cockpit? *Any
other information would be appreciated.

Ron Clark

I bought a 60 cu ft steel bottle and use it to fill my 22 cu ft
aluminum bottle when I'm on the road. I use a needle valve and
oxymiser cannula as well. I have all the O2 I need, cheaply.

If I had to do it again, I'm buy Mountain High as Tim suggests.

Ron,

I purchased one and flew with it last year. (Nampa, ID; Mackay, ID; King
Mountain Glider Park; and, Logan, UT) It is easy to use and definitely uses
less O2 then the flow/oximizer it replaced. I hang mine from a hook mounted
on the left side of my cockpit. It is a good solution for your Eastern
Washington 02 needs.

However, nothing is as easy to use, or uses less O2 then the Mountain High
EDS system. If you can't afford an EDS system the DDO2 is a good second
choice.

Wayne
HP-14 "6F"
http://tinyurl.com/N990-6F


"Ron Clark" wrote in message
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I am considering the Aerox DDO2 mechanical diluter demand system. I
only occasionally use supplemental O2, mainly for the a few trips
each season to fly on the east side of the Cascade mountains in
Washington state. I am currently using a Aerox regulator with a
needle valve, and an Oxymiser cannula. Since there are no filling
facilities where I fly I am hoping to get a little more mileage out of
my tank. Could somebody out there provide some feedback on the DDO2
regulator? Is it a good option for the occasional O2 user? Does it
provide a significant reduction in the amount of oxygen required? Is
it easy to use? I don't care for the " string around the neck"
option. Has anybody mounted it to the interior of their cockpit? Any
other information would be appreciated.

Ron Clark

DDO2 is absolutely simple and ingenious, works very much like an EDS system
with small pulses of O2 when you inhale but without anything
electronic...cutting down considerably in the amount of oxygen used and the
total duration from your oxygen supply.I it does come with a strap so it can
be worn, it's also easily mountable on the panel or in the cockpit and can
be used with your aerox regulator in the place of your current
flowmeter/needle valve.
see more on http://wingsandwheels.com/page35.htm
tim


"Ron Clark" wrote in message
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I am considering the Aerox DDO2 mechanical diluter demand system. I
only occasionally use supplemental O2, mainly for the a few trips
each season to fly on the east side of the Cascade mountains in
Washington state. I am currently using a Aerox regulator with a
needle valve, and an Oxymiser cannula. Since there are no filling
facilities where I fly I am hoping to get a little more mileage out of
my tank. Could somebody out there provide some feedback on the DDO2
regulator? Is it a good option for the occasional O2 user? Does it
provide a significant reduction in the amount of oxygen required? Is
it easy to use? I don't care for the " string around the neck"
option. Has anybody mounted it to the interior of their cockpit? Any
other information would be appreciated.

Ron Clark

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Thanks for all the information. I am leaning toward the DDO2,
especially in light of the reoccurring inspection requirements I just
read about for the electronic system.

RC

Ron,

What reoccuring inspection requirements are you referring too?

-Kevin

On Feb 14, 9:50*pm, KevinFinke wrote:
Ron,

What reoccuring inspection requirements are you referring too?

-Kevin

Kevin,

It was on a RAS post from Feb 13.

RC

On Feb 15, 10:36*am, Ron Clark wrote:
On Feb 14, 9:50*pm, KevinFinke wrote:

Ron,

What reoccuring inspection requirements are you referring too?

-Kevin

Kevin,

It was on a RAS post from Feb 13.

RC

It's in the Q&A section of the post and it looked to me like simply a
recommendation (not a requirement) to have the units serviced every
two years at a fair price. The main body of the notice was to offer
free upgrades to units that require them. All in all I'm very
impressed with their approach to customer service. For a mission
critical piece of equipment their recommendation makes good sense.
Much like having my SCUBA regulator serviced annually. It's something
I don't want to have to worry about. I'm not currently using an EDS
system, but would be if oxygen consumption rate was an issue for my
glider.

Well done EDS.

Craig Funston

On Feb 15, 11:18*am, Craig wrote:
On Feb 15, 10:36*am, Ron Clark wrote:

On Feb 14, 9:50*pm, KevinFinke wrote:

Ron,

What reoccuring inspection requirements are you referring too?

-Kevin

Kevin,

It was on a RAS post from Feb 13.

RC

It's in the Q&A section of the post and it looked to me like simply a
recommendation (not a requirement) to have the units serviced every
two years at a fair price. *The main body of the notice was to offer
free upgrades to units that require them. *All in all I'm very
impressed with their approach to customer service. *For a mission
critical piece of equipment their recommendation makes good sense.
Much like having my SCUBA regulator serviced annually. *It's something
I don't want to have to worry about. *I'm not currently using an EDS
system, but would be if oxygen consumption rate was an issue for my
glider.

Well done EDS.

Craig Funston

Well done indeed! Decision Made.

RC