Re: New Vent

Kevin M. Rudolph (turbokev(AT)iglou.com)
Fri, 19 Dec 1997 22:02:49 -0500

3+ years ago I was switched from a PLV 100 to a PB 2801, and I like the
2801 better because it seems to have a better air exchange than the PLV and
the 2801 has a place for O2. So I think that PLV sucks but it is the
perfect size. blane they make a co\ver for the PLV

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On 12/19/97, at 6:33 PM, blane10(AT)juno.com wrote:

>Becky,
>
> I have used the LP series of vents for fifteen years and I have
>always liked them. I now have both a PLV 100 (on my chair) and an LP 6+
>(at my bedside), so I think I can accurately compare them.
>
> The first notable difference is size and weight. The LP 6 is a
>little bit bigger and weighs more than a PLV 100. As far as sound, the
>LP 6 makes more sound than the quieter PLV 100. The PLV 100 has digital
>displays for the settings, the LP 6 doesn't. The alarms are much
>different. Whereas the PLV 100 has a high-pitched continuous tone, the
>LP 6 has a intermittant "beeping" sound. One good feature of the LP 6 is
>the controls are together in a central "control panel" covered by a flip
>open door, whereas the controls of the PLV 100 are all out in the open,
>making them more vulnerable to bumping out of adjustment. I like this
>feature! Hope this helps!
>
>Happy solstice!
>
>Blane
>:-)
>On Fri, 19 Dec 1997 20:10:07 -0500 Becky Harry <skoots(AT)worldnet.att.net>
>writes:
>>Hi all,
>>
>> The switch to the new home healthcare supplier has begun as of
>>today, a
>>resp. therpist came out and talk to me about the new equipment I will
>>be
>>getting from them. Let me know about differences, or if some will be
>>totally different. Which they will be. Well they don't use the
>>LifeCare
>>PLV-100 so I will be switching to a LP6 or LP10 from Nellor Purtain
>>Bennett. Not sure which yet..will find out monday when they bring out
>>the
>>new vent for me to start using. Can anyone tell me about the LP6 or
>>LP10?
>>Does it make much nosie? Are the alarms much different sounding from
>>the
>>PLV-100? The guy that came and talked to me about the new vent i will
>>be
>>getting did give me the manual for them and have been flipping though
>>it,
>>kinda reads like stero instructions though..hehe. Other then just
>>wondering
>>what the LP6 and LP10 are like, I'm fine with switching vents.
>>
>>Happy Holidays To All,
>>Becky
>>
>>
>
>

Kevin M. Rudolph E-Mail: turbokev(AT)iglou.com
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