Gas Detection Equipment
Why Switch to a Long-Life Oxygen Sensor
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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Shutdowns & Turnarounds
Gas Detector Rental for Turnaround Season
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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Gas Detection Equipment
Why are my SO2 Sensors Failing Early?
“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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Gas Detection Equipment
When Emergencies Strike, Consider Gas Detector Rental
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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Gas Detection Equipment
Infrared LEL Gas Sensors – Risk or Reward?
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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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
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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