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Neighbours oxygen tank

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Tevion1213 · 27/04/2024 17:37

I'm not one to complain and I am usually tolerant but the distinct popping noise from upstairs neighbours oxygen tank is irritating me so much. They are on 17 hours of oxygen so it's going all through the night. I know it's a medical need and don't know how to deal with this.
Its 3 pops followed by a final louder one and it's constant. Anybody please

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hangingonfordearlife1 · 27/04/2024 20:47

just wear noise cancelling headphones i don't see the massive issue

MikeRafone · 27/04/2024 20:47

I don't remember any popping noises with my friends oxygen at home. Has the machine got a fault and they don't realise?

Alicewinn · 27/04/2024 20:41

White noise to cover it up - or stop judging it as bad, then you’ll stop noticing it

GoodAfternoonGoodEveningAndGoodnight · 27/04/2024 20:28

@WiddlinDiddlin ·
I don't see that theres any harm in asking someone relevant (wife, person coming to service it

How would you even approach that conversation with the wife though?!
Can you imagine
"Sorry to bother you, but your husband's oxygen tank is too noisy and annoying me.
Can you tell him to turn it down a bit or that he can't sit in that spot anymore, maybe try moving somewhere else?!"
Just no 😳😁

Lagoony · 27/04/2024 20:27

It's easy enough for posters to say behave and count your blessings but living with any intrusive noise no matter what the reason can be very distressing.
Other than investing in soundproofing or noise cancelling headphones I'm not sure what you could do.

jamimmi · 27/04/2024 20:26

He won't be on a cylinder for 17 hours it will be an oxygen concentrator. The normally just buzz a bit but they do vibrate. Maybe ask if they move it , they normally wheel, make sure it's on a rug or two and not sitting against a wall, all.of which help

WildBear · 27/04/2024 20:24

Swap it with a tank of helium

WiddlinDiddlin · 27/04/2024 20:21

I don't see that theres any harm in asking someone relevant (wife, person coming to service it) to see if there is any way they can reduce the noise of it, sit it on something sound deadening for example, make sure its not rattling or clonking on something.

If that avenue doesn't work (ie if they do what they can and its not enough) I'd speak to your landlord, as the next person whose problem it is, is them, rather than you - and find out if they'd consider sound proofing the bedroom ceiling or permitting you to do so.

I need medical breathing equipment at night (CPAP) and yes it can be noisy, but theres generally things that can be done to minimise noise and ensuring the equipment is set up properly, used properly and functioning problem is always step 1.

Motnight · 27/04/2024 20:18

LongLostSock · 27/04/2024 17:39

Take a deep breath.

Coz they ain't and be grateful.

Perfect response, thank you @LoLongLostSock

AlwaysGinPlease · 27/04/2024 20:17

BronwenTheBrave · 27/04/2024 20:06

Report them to the police?

For what? Do you see what a ludicrous comment that is 🤦🏻‍♀️

Tahinii · 27/04/2024 20:14

It doesn’t sound right. I would approach them and say you’re concerned there may be a problem with the oxygen concentrator for his own health and safety! They shouldn’t make a noise you can hear next door!!

Universalsnail · 27/04/2024 20:14

BronwenTheBrave · 27/04/2024 20:06

Report them to the police?

Excuse me officer the upstairs neighbour is trying to stay alive, please arrest him 😂 yeah ok

Universalsnail · 27/04/2024 20:13

This would absolutely drive me up the wall as well but unfortunately there isn't much you can do about it. I'd try and down it out with my own noise or try ear plugs.

flapjackfairy · 27/04/2024 20:11

@LeafyEmerald
The neighbours are in the flat above .

WorriedMama12 · 27/04/2024 20:10

Your best bet is a white noise machine or having a fan on.

LeafyEmerald · 27/04/2024 20:08

Bookshelves, fabulous for soundproofing

flapjackfairy · 27/04/2024 20:07

BronwenTheBrave · 27/04/2024 20:06

Report them to the police?

you are joking right ?

BronwenTheBrave · 27/04/2024 20:06

Report them to the police?

WhamBamThankU · 27/04/2024 20:05

LongLostSock · 27/04/2024 17:39

Take a deep breath.

Coz they ain't and be grateful.

Sorry, this made me laugh 🤣

Overthebow · 27/04/2024 20:04

I’d struggle with this too op, you’re not being unreasonable. Obviously you can’t go round and ask about it or complain, but there might be things you can do to minimise the annoyance at night. Have you tried white noise?

Fungkew · 27/04/2024 19:57

Sympathy to you OP. I definitely think noise cancelling earplugs would be worth trying.

gimmegimmegimmeagin · 27/04/2024 19:51

Tevion1213 · 27/04/2024 18:39

I've every sympathy with somebody on oxygen no way to live his wife obviously puts up with it. Their TV has been loud, at times but I can tolerate that and I've even had to listen to the air in the pipes when they flush the toilet which sounds like the titanic coming in but the oxygen noise tops the lot.

"His wife obviously puts up with it " wow!! Unbelievable! His wife is more probably grateful it's keeping him alive.
Yes they're noisy, my father was on one for 24 hours a day, and had his neighbour mentioned the noise I would probably have quite happily killed them.

EsmeSusanOgg · 27/04/2024 19:44

White noise and ear plugs. I suspect they would much rather not be using the oxygen.

Blueblell · 27/04/2024 19:44

It sounds like poor soundproofing generally. But is it possible to talk to his wife to see if it is placed in the optimum position for reducing noise to you downstairs? I know that would be a very difficult conversation! Someone mentioned the driver who delivers - don’t know how feasible it would be to have a quiet word with them if they are someone with experience of placing the oxygen units?

GoodAfternoonGoodEveningAndGoodnight · 27/04/2024 19:42

Tevion1213 · 27/04/2024 17:37

I'm not one to complain and I am usually tolerant but the distinct popping noise from upstairs neighbours oxygen tank is irritating me so much. They are on 17 hours of oxygen so it's going all through the night. I know it's a medical need and don't know how to deal with this.
Its 3 pops followed by a final louder one and it's constant. Anybody please

Christ.
I get it might be annoying but WTF do you expect them to do about it?!
Get yourself some earplugs or something.
YABVU.

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