Portable vs continuous duty
Two engineering classes of hydrogen machine — the home-format portable and the professional continuous-duty system. They look similar; they aren't.
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Specifications at a glance
| Portable | Continuous duty | |
|---|---|---|
| Intended duty cycle | Daily sessions | Back-to-back / all-day |
| Typical weight | 6 – 15 kg | Floor-standing platforms |
| Cell sizing | Sized for the rated output | Oversized for sustained output |
| Thermal management | Passive + fan | Heavier ventilation, larger heatsinks |
| Outlets | Single + Y connector | Multi-outlet manifold |
| Typical setting | Home, bedroom, office | Clinic, spa, retreat |
| Maintenance cadence | Monthly user maintenance | Annual professional inspection |
| Typical warranty | 1 – 2 years | 1 – 2 years, with commercial service options |
Specifications describe hardware and engineering parameters. They are not medical or therapeutic statements.
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Key similarities
- Both built on PEM / SPE cell technology
- Both produce high-purity hydrogen on demand from water
- Both share the same accessory ecosystem (cannulas, Y connectors)
- Check the documents available for each named model
Key differences
- Duty cycle: daily home use vs sustained commercial use
- Cell sizing: matched-to-rating vs oversized for headroom
- Footprint: portable bench unit vs floor-standing platform
- Outlets: single+Y vs multi-outlet manifold for concurrent users
Which one fits you?
Solo or two-user households, bedroom or home-office placement, daily protocols of 30 – 120 minutes. The HERO Inhaler Go, HERO Inhaler 900, HERO Inhaler 1200, HERO Inhaler 2000 and HERO Dual 20 sit in this class.
Clinics, spas, wellness retreats, hotel wellness floors and high-utilisation home setups with three or more users. The HERO Inhaler Pro 3000 and the H6 Pro and H8 Pro platforms step into this class.
HERO Equipment and Documentation
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- Model-specific laboratory documentation is available on the individual product pages.
- Compare the exact model's published electrolysis design and duty rating.
- Ask for certification documents for the exact model before purchasing.
- Direct pricing, 24-month machine warranty and tracked delivery under destination-specific shipping terms.
- Support handled directly by our own team — never through a distributor loop.
- A complete range: bathing, inhalation and hydrogen water, so the machine matches the routine.
Certifications and engineering claims describe hardware and manufacturing, not medical or therapeutic status.
Certification documents available on request for the named model. Engineering and manufacturing documentation does not establish medical or therapeutic status. These products are general wellness devices.
View all certifications →Portable machines: user-level cell rinses on the cadence in the manual, periodic cannula replacement. Continuous-duty: add an annual professional cell inspection and a documented feedwater regime — clinics should follow a written maintenance log.
Check the named-model laboratory report
Report LH2025050017 covers HERO Inhaler 900, 1200, 1500, 2000 and Pro 3000. Check the measured outlet and test conditions; do not extend results to other models or untested flow rates.
Certifications, purity figures and engineering specifications describe hardware and manufacturing quality. Products are sold as general wellness devices, not FDA-approved — not medical devices, not TGA registered, and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I use a portable machine in a clinic?
- Occasionally, yes — for a small practitioner room with light utilisation. For back-to-back sessions across a working day, choose a continuous-duty platform like the HERO Inhaler Pro 3000.
- Is a continuous-duty machine overkill for home use?
- Usually yes — unless three or more people will share daily sessions, the portable class is the better fit for a home.
- Do continuous-duty machines run quieter or louder?
- Often quieter, despite higher output — bigger ventilation panels and tuned acoustic damping. But the floor footprint is much larger.
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