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Understanding Gas Hazards in the Chemical Industry
Gas Detection Equipment

Understanding Gas Hazards in the Chemical Industry

August 2, 2018 | Industrial Scientific
Chemicals are everywhere. Everything from the soap you used to shower this morning to the glue holding your desk together is a product of the...
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3 Reasons to Use Radius BZ1 Area Monitors for Your Turnaround
Shutdowns & Turnarounds

3 Reasons to Use Radius BZ1 Area Monitors for Your Turnaround

July 9, 2018 | Industrial Scientific
Your upcoming plant turnaround project is probably a big deal. It will be high-cost and high-impact, and needs to be well planned, and of course,...
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Understanding Cross Sensitivities Can Help to Keep Workers Safer
Gas Detection Equipment

Understanding Cross Sensitivities Can Help to Keep Workers Safer

May 24, 2018 | John Onuska
Cross Sensitivity in the Workplace Toxic, combustible, and asphyxiant gases pose some of the greatest threats to workplace safety. In some cases, you...
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Why Switch to a Long-Life Oxygen Sensor
Gas Detection Equipment

Why Switch to a Long-Life Oxygen Sensor

March 22, 2018 | Tae-Yeon Won
There are many ways that sensors in a gas detector can go bad. You might drop an instrument and damage the sensor inside. You might be in an...
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Gas Detector Rental for Turnaround Season
Shutdowns & Turnarounds

Gas Detector Rental for Turnaround Season

February 28, 2018 | Jason Wright
Turnaround season is around the corner. Have you considered gas detector rental for your equipment needs? Turnarounds often require an increased...
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Why are my SO2 Sensors Failing Early?
Gas Detection Equipment

Why are my SO2 Sensors Failing Early?

November 30, 2017 | Industrial Scientific
“Why are my SO2 sensors failing early? Wait … now they're fine. What’s going on?” It’s a scenario we’ve heard numerous times. While sulfur dioxide...
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When Emergencies Strike, Consider Gas Detector Rental
Gas Detection Equipment

When Emergencies Strike, Consider Gas Detector Rental

November 21, 2017 | Jason Wright
When you need gas detectors, and need them quickly, renting is the most efficient and effective route. Gas detectors can be readied and delivered the...
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Infrared LEL Gas Sensors – Risk or Reward?
Gas Detection Equipment

Infrared LEL Gas Sensors – Risk or Reward?

August 7, 2017 | Dave Wagner
WHAT ARE THE LIMITATIONS OF INFRARED LEL GAS SENSORS? There has been a lot of recent discussion about the benefits of infrared LEL gas sensors for...
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Why Is It Called a Bump Test Anyway?
Maintenance

Why Is It Called a Bump Test Anyway?

April 27, 2017 | Sean Linton
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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After The Fire - Are you Protected From Deadly Gases?
Gas Detection Equipment

After The Fire - Are you Protected From Deadly Gases?

November 23, 2016 | Mike Platek
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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