Maintenance
Why Is It Called a Bump Test Anyway?
Coal Mines and Canaries - The first real form of gas detection was the canary in a coal mine. Canaries were used because they would fall victim to...
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Gas Detection Equipment
No Calibration Required?
Gas Detectors can be difficult to maintain, especially when you need to perform frequent instrument calibration. Calibration is not a particularly...
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Gas Detection Equipment
After The Fire - Are you Protected From Deadly Gases?
When firefighters encounter fire and smoke, they wear a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) to protect themselves from hazards in the air. Even...
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Gas Detection Equipment
Gas Detector IP Ratings: Why do they Matter?
The release of several “water resistant” cell phones is putting the spotlight on IP ratings. IP ratings, or ingress protection ratings, refer to an...
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Gas Detection Equipment
Fixed Gas Detectors vs. Personal Gas Detectors
When building a gas detection program for your facility, you've likely considered both fixed gas detectors and personal gas detectors. When should...
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Gas Detection Equipment
Combustible Gas Detection: Infrared or Catalytic Bead Sensors?
One of the fastest-growing trends in gas detection today is the use of infrared sensors for detecting LEL levels of combustible gas. I was engaged in...
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Gas Detection Equipment
Should I Use a Pump with my Portable Gas Monitor?
Portable gas monitors are typically operated in a passive (diffusion) mode or in an aspirated (pumped) mode. How do you know which one you should...
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