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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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SleepingStandingUp · 27/04/2024 17:49

Oh actually our holiday O2 machine can make a kind of chuffing noise. I always think it sounds like it's huffing and puffing. Not a popping sound though. I wonder if they've put it in a different room so they can't hear it? But you must have really bad soundproofing if you can hear that noise.

I guess you could try grabbing the O2 guy next time they visit and explaining the noise is coming through, you obviously don't want to tell the neighbour (although id have no objection to a polite conversation about it) and are they able to assist in anyway by checking the machine?

noctilucentcloud · 27/04/2024 17:48

I can see how noise disrupting your sleep is difficult, but I think it'd be unreasonable to say anything. However, you could try ear plugs (ones that block sound or ones that reduce noise eg for those sensitive to sound), white noise machine, fan, listening to the radio / audio book / soothing music as you go to sleep (which you can set to switch off after a certain amount of time), turning around in your bed so your head is normally where your feet are (if that means you're further from the wall), or if you are lucky enough to have the option sleeping in a different room.

PhDinaseive · 27/04/2024 17:48

Sympathy OP, ignore the horrible pretend caring people in this thread. I would have problems with the noise as well. Try noise cancelling headphones

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Tevion1213 · 27/04/2024 17:48

ShalommJackie · 27/04/2024 17:46

How can you hear it? Are the walls made of Cardboard?

The sound proofing is awful in this flat it's built like a house with them upstairs

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Tevion1213 · 27/04/2024 17:46

Jaminajar · 27/04/2024 17:45

Actually OP I think you are getting a really hard time here and that’s unfair- you’re allowed to be irritated by a noise and especially for 17 hours ! It doesn’t make you a bad person it’s not like you’ve gone and had a go at your neighbour!

Perhaps we could offer some ideas for OP rather than having a go ? For all
we know OP could have sensory issues around repetitive noises or a condition where disturbed sleep makes it worse?

Have you tried earplugs or some white noise? Or could you change rooms around if that’s possible Flowers

I did wonder if my adhd/ asd may be making it difficult tbh

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SleepingStandingUp · 27/04/2024 17:46

I've never known an oxygen machine to make such loud noise that it's audible from next door, ours is a low hum and DS won't have the machine in his room but what you're describing sounds like it's constantly making banging noises.

Is it a single person? Might need servicing? Do you think if the machine wasn't functioning properly that they'd be able to report it themselves?

bringmorewashing · 27/04/2024 17:46

That would drive anyone up the wall. Get some good earplugs, and a fan might help as well.

SpudleyLass · 27/04/2024 17:46

Ear plugs. Fans. White noise.

ShalommJackie · 27/04/2024 17:46

How can you hear it? Are the walls made of Cardboard?

DistinguishedSocialCommentator · 27/04/2024 17:46

OP

The erson may be on their last legs or feeling like life is not worth living. You don't want to add to their burden

Just move on and take some good advice as given by others

Incredible

Spudthespanner · 27/04/2024 17:45

Sorry not Superdrug.

Custom earplugs are made at specsavers.

Jaminajar · 27/04/2024 17:45

Actually OP I think you are getting a really hard time here and that’s unfair- you’re allowed to be irritated by a noise and especially for 17 hours ! It doesn’t make you a bad person it’s not like you’ve gone and had a go at your neighbour!

Perhaps we could offer some ideas for OP rather than having a go ? For all
we know OP could have sensory issues around repetitive noises or a condition where disturbed sleep makes it worse?

Have you tried earplugs or some white noise? Or could you change rooms around if that’s possible Flowers

Mischance · 27/04/2024 17:44

Just be sure they do not smoke. I used to visit a patient on 24 hour oxygen who merrily smoked however often I explained the danger.

Newname71 · 27/04/2024 17:44

White noise or a fan. DS works 10pm til 2am and will game to wind down before bed. I can’t sleep if I can hear noise so use the fan to dull the sound. The fans annoying at first but I can’t sleep without it now.

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Tevion1213 · 27/04/2024 17:43

SummaLuvin · 27/04/2024 17:42

Not sure why you’re getting such a hard time OP. The fact of the matter is the is constant sounds from a neighbour impacting sleep and life. The fact it’s life saving noise doesn’t mean it’s not disruptive. Sounds like OP was looking for advice on how to manage since she knows it would be unreasonable to talk to neighbour. All very fair.

Thanks nailed it but hey it's mumsnett

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Spudthespanner · 27/04/2024 17:43

This thread will be filled with "fucking hell what's wrong with you, you disgusting human being" type posts.

Everyone likes to think they're a saint.

The reality is it sounds like the aural equivalent of Chinese water torture.

Can you move your bedroom OP? Custom moulded sleep earplugs from Superdrug? White noise? Sleep with AirPods in and something to listen to to drift off?

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Tevion1213 · 27/04/2024 17:42

Candleabra · 27/04/2024 17:40

Cleaning out the filters can help reduce the noise in oxygen concentrators. I really don’t know how you’d start that conversation with a stranger though. I mean, if someone is ill enough for oxygen then it’s clearly not a good situation. Can you wear ear plugs at night?

Well that's the problem the noise sort of grates on you and yes I'm quite aware I'm lucky to not have to use one so I don't need that brigade on here

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SummaLuvin · 27/04/2024 17:42

Not sure why you’re getting such a hard time OP. The fact of the matter is the is constant sounds from a neighbour impacting sleep and life. The fact it’s life saving noise doesn’t mean it’s not disruptive. Sounds like OP was looking for advice on how to manage since she knows it would be unreasonable to talk to neighbour. All very fair.

Littlefish · 27/04/2024 17:42

Are you really complaining about noise from life preserving medical equipment.

Un-fucking-believable!

Potentialmadcatlady · 27/04/2024 17:42

My tiny baby son was on 24hour a day o2 at home… if my neighbours had said anything to me about the noise the normally v polite kind me would have told them to Fuck off

vodkaredbullgirl · 27/04/2024 17:42

Ear plugs

TheCraicDealer · 27/04/2024 17:41

LongLostSock · 27/04/2024 17:39

Take a deep breath.

Coz they ain't and be grateful.

Omfg you’re going to hell, and I’m coming with you for laughing 😂

OP, earplugs, white noise or swap your bedroom. Those are your options.

Ponderingwindow · 27/04/2024 17:41

Soundproofing panels on your walls?

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Candleabra · 27/04/2024 17:40

Cleaning out the filters can help reduce the noise in oxygen concentrators. I really don’t know how you’d start that conversation with a stranger though. I mean, if someone is ill enough for oxygen then it’s clearly not a good situation. Can you wear ear plugs at night?

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