Anybody that ice fishes, on oxygen? I just bought a 2 man hub style shelter, a little buddy, and other ice fishing gear last fall. No I am on oxygen. I mentioned to my oxygen supplier that I was still planning on ice fishing. He told me that the heater I showed him should not be a problem as long as I kept it away from the tank and hose. He said setting the regulator on conserve so it just fires a short burst of oxygen directly into my nose as I inhale, would prevent oxygen from leaking into the hut. No different then when I cook on the stove at home. Key is to do safety check on regulator, hoses and tank valve for leakage.
He suggested I do not keep the tank outside the shelter because the cold tank could lead to frostbite of my nasal passages. He said to have the car heat up on the drive to the lake and wrap the tank in a blanket for the walk out onto the ice. It should retain some heat because of it's mass. And then the heat in the shelter would be OK. Little Buddy takes my shelter to about 60 degrees F.
So, is there anyone on the site that has actually been on oxygen and still gone ice fishing? Any tips?
