Hyperbaric Chamber Space and Power Needs
Researched and scored by Alex Evans. Last reviewed August 2026. Corrections are dated and public. See corrections
The numbers we can source
Volume is the figure manufacturers publish; floor area is the figure you actually need, and the two are not the same. What follows is from the specification sheets for the hard-shell range we score.
| Model | Seats | Internal volume | Weight | Peak draw |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OxyLife I80 | 1 | 1,060 L | 175 kg | About 2 kWh |
| OxyLife I90 | 1 | 1,350 L | 195 kg | About 2 kWh |
| OxyLife C1E | 1 | 4,730 L | 850 kg | About 3.5 kWh |
| OxyLife C2 | 1 to 2 | 5,030 L | 670 kg | About 3.5 kWh |
| OxyLife C3 | 1 to 4 | 7,010 L | 1,100 kg | About 3.5 kWh |
| OxyLife C4 | 1 to 5 | 8,980 L | 1,450 kg | About 3.5 kWh |
| OxyLife C5 | 1 to 6 | 10,960 L | 1,650 kg | About 3.5 kWh |
Volumes and weights from the manufacturer specification sheets; peak draw from the manufacturer electrical specs, as cited in the cost guide.
Power: what we can say and what we cannot
Peak draw is published and we can cite it. Voltage, phase and circuit rating are not, and they vary by market, so we are not going to print an amperage here. Ask for the electrical specification in writing before you order, and hand it to an electrician before you accept a delivery date.
Two things commonly get missed. Chambers get warm under pressure, so air conditioning is a real line item at $4,150 rather than a luxury. And a pressurized chamber losing power mid-session is the reason UPS backup exists, priced from $1,080 to $2,880 depending on chamber size.
Space: measure the path, not the room
The room is the easy part. The delivery path is what goes wrong: every door, stair, turn and lift between the truck and the final position. A home capsule at 175 to 195 kg fits through standard doors and rolls on casters, which is what portability means in this market, as the portability guide sets out. Clinic chambers arrive as modules that pass through normal building access and assemble in place, so no crane and no wall demolition, but they still need a planned delivery and a room they will not leave. Which configuration you are buying is the monoplace versus multiplace decision.
Floors deserve one question. Concentrated weight on four casters is fine on a concrete slab and worth asking about on older timber joists, particularly above a ground floor. We do not publish a floor-loading figure because the answer depends on your building, not on the chamber.
What we still do not have
Clearance dimensions around each model, and the minimum room sizes that follow from them, are not in the specification sheets we hold. Neither are per-market circuit requirements. Both are on the list to add with a named source. Until then, treat the volume and weight columns above as the reliable part and get the rest from the manufacturer in writing. Which chamber you are planning around is on the scorecard.
Frequently asked
How much power does a hyperbaric chamber use?
Peak draw is about 2 kWh for a single-person capsule and about 3.5 kWh for a multi-seat clinic chamber, per the manufacturer electrical specifications. Voltage and circuit rating vary by market and are not something we will print for you; get them in writing before you order.
Do you need a dedicated room for a hyperbaric chamber?
For a clinic chamber, yes. They run from 670 kg to 1,650 kg, arrive as modules, and assemble in place. A home capsule is different: at 175 to 195 kg it fits through a standard door and rolls on casters, so it can share a room, though it will not move often once placed.
Will the floor take it?
On a concrete slab, almost certainly. On older timber joists above a ground floor, ask first. We do not publish a floor-loading number because the limit belongs to your building rather than to the chamber.
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