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If you have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and require supplemental oxygen, here is how to determine the cost of your oxygen equipment step-by-step:
- The label on your concentrator shows the volts and amps used. Multiply the volts by the amps. For instance: 115 volts x 6 amps = 690 watts
- Multiply the watts by .001 to obtain kilowatt hours. 690 x .001 = .69 KWH
- Multiply KWH by the number of hours per year that you use your concentrator. For instance, if you use it 24 hours a day, that equals 8,760 hours per year. .69 KWH x 8,760 = 6,044
- Find the cost of electricity per kilowatt from your power company. For example, 12 cents. 6,044 x .12 = $725.28 cost per year
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