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Old 11-20-2009, 10:57 PM
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Default Does anyone use helios o2 I think that is how to spell it!

We have always used portable tanks for on the go , but we offered helios with our new DME! ANy complaints! What do you all use or think!
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Old 11-20-2009, 11:17 PM
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Never used it, but sounds great! Just make sure it supplies continuous - I just assume since it's liquid O2. The downfall of liquid O2 is that it evaporates... in case you aren't familiar with it.
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