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Continuous Flow or BIBS · the call

Which oxygen system is right for you?

There's no universal right answer. The honest version: most buyers should start on Continuous Flow and add BIBS later if their session goals depend on the highest oxygen purity. Below is the framework we use on scoping calls.

The short version

Continuous Flow if your sessions are part of a daily restorative rhythm. BIBS if getting the most oxygen from every breath is decisive for what you're trying to do. You can also start on Continuous Flow and add BIBS later. The upgrade path stays open.

Recommendations

Pick

Continuous Flow

The default. Right for most.

  • Daily session rhythms: 45–75 minute dwells, repeated across weeks
  • You want the simplest, always-on delivery rather than a breath-matched setup
  • Session simplicity matters: breathe normally through a steady-flow mask
  • Cost matters: it's the included standard, with no upgrade to add
How Continuous Flow works

Pick

BIBS

The upgrade. Right when efficiency is decisive.

  • Session goals depend on getting the most oxygen from every breath
  • The contrast between ~70% and ~100% effective efficiency is decisive
  • You want oxygen matched to your breathing rather than a constant stream
  • Stepping up after several months on Continuous Flow
How BIBS works

Decision factors

Session frequency
Daily → Continuous Flow. Higher-purity, lower-frequency → BIBS.
Number of users
Either works; both use a mask, so plan one per regular user.
Per-session simplicity
Wants to just breathe a steady stream → Continuous Flow. Fine with a breath-matched demand mask → BIBS.
Effective oxygen efficiency
~70% is enough → Continuous Flow. Need close to 100% → BIBS.
Budget
Continuous Flow is standard. BIBS adds cost, landed in the custom quote.
Reversibility
BIBS can be added later. Choosing Continuous Flow now doesn't lock you out.

Related

Common questions

Choosing between Continuous Flow and BIBS, answered.

Can I switch later?

Yes. BIBS is an upgrade you can add at purchase or after install. Choosing Continuous Flow today doesn't lock the path: most buyers add BIBS later if their needs evolve.

What if I'm not sure?

Default to Continuous Flow. It's the standard for a reason: covers most session goals at the lowest friction. The upgrade path stays open and most buyers find Continuous Flow does the job.

Do you ever recommend BIBS straight away?

When a buyer's session goals specifically depend on the highest oxygen purity available, yes. We work that out on the scoping call.

What does the call look like?

A 20-minute conversation. We work through your session goals, your space, and what makes sense for your budget. No pressure to decide on the call. Get my custom plan and quote to start.

Summary

This page is a decision guide between Continuous Flow and BIBS, the two oxygen delivery systems on the Atlas One hard-shell hyperbaric chamber by Hyperbaric HQ. Both deliver oxygen through a mask while the chamber holds pressure. The default recommendation is Continuous Flow for most buyers: daily session rhythms, a simple always-on steady stream, and the lowest cost as the included standard. BIBS is the upgrade for buyers whose session goals depend on getting the most oxygen from every breath (close to 100% effective efficiency vs Continuous Flow's ~70%), via a breath-matched demand mask that exhausts the out-breath. The upgrade path is reversible. Buyers can add BIBS to an Atlas One after install, so choosing Continuous Flow does not foreclose BIBS later.

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