Neighbours oxygen tank

[Tevion1213]

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

Perfect response, thank you @LoLongLostSock

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.

Swap it with a tank of helium

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

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.

@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 😳😁

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

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

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

Why should one persons needs trump another ones?

They need oxygen but you need to have a good nights sleep and noise is disturbing you.

I have every sympathy for someone who needs an oxygen machine but I also sympathise with the op.

The reason for the noise is irrelevant, it's s disturbance.

Maybe the neighbour would be upset to know the machine is a nuisance to their neighbour but I understand it's tricky talking to them about it.

I wouldn't wear ear plugs you could possibly miss the sound of a fire alarm or an important phone call.

Your first paragraph 🤦🏻‍♀️ wtf

Op has specifically said she doesn't know how to deal with it and asked for ideas, no where has she mentioned then having to do anything

Well there's not much you can do. You can't ask them to switch it off and I can't see any other solutions that anyone could possibly come up with. What outcome are you looking for? Your only option really is to move 🤷‍♀️

I wouldn't put up with it, if he on the phone to the oxygen company so yes, the wife is putting up with it. You can be grateful and still not be able to cope with the noise. Perhaps she's too overwhelmed to make a fuss to the o2 company, or it doesn't bother them. Either is fine, op isn't asking them to take any action

No idea why you’re getting so much grief OP. There are some absolute twats on here. I’d love to know how all the people having a go at you would fair if they were constantly affected by an intrusive noise. Especially if it affected their sleep too. It’s irrelevant where the noise is coming from.

And those having a go at you also seem to lack comprehension because it’s not like you’re slagging the neighbours off or having a go at them; you know they can’t help it, hence asking what you can do yourself to make things easier.

I’ve no extra advice regarding that other than to say ignore the sanctimonious arses having a go at you.

I agree 100 per cent. OP is not berating her neighbours and has shown empathy. She's just on here looking for advice as to how she might make things better.

Some people have advised her to move bedrooms or to invest in soundproofing. You can only do that if you have the space and the money to pay someone to help you move around furniture or to soundproof.

What's actually making the noise? Just wondering what the popping is. Vibrations would be fairly easy to try and quieten by putting it on a mat or whatever. But why is the popping so loud?

Yep

I absolutely empathise. Last time I was in hospital (anaphylaxis, thankfully not too extreme, throat was closing, tho), there was a really sick lady in the next bed and every time her heart slowed-very frequently-the machine she was attached to beeped. I took nothing cos I was getting distressed. Wish I’d taken headphones, I used to listen to music to go to sleep years ago, had a particular song (Adele, Hello) that I trained myself to fall asleep to. Can you try that?

Hi op,
If you try earplugs and they don't work, do not give up on them. There are many different types and you need to find the ones that work best for you.
I started with the waxed kind, they work brilliantly, block out almost all noise.
i did combine the usage of them with a sliding lock on my bedroom door, as I just didn't feel safe, didn't hear anything but my pulse (also takes getting used to).
After a while (year or so) they might irritate your ears/hearing. On to the next.
Headphones are hard to sleep with.

And?

@HÆLTHEPAIN that's all I've got. Pished

Loop earplugs. It might also be annoying for the person on oxygen and their family so you could suggest loop earplugs for them too.

These are really good
5Pairs Ear Plugs for Sleep Soft Silicone Ear Plugs for Sleeping Noise Cancelling Multicoloured : Amazon.co.uk: Health & Personal Care

There’s 3 on that bus then 😆