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Turnaround Gas Detectors: Optimize Safety with Rental Gas Monitoring Solutions
Shutdowns & Turnarounds

Turnaround Gas Detectors: Optimize Safety with Rental Gas Monitoring Solutions

Turnaround projects bring unique challenges, such as an increased number of workers on-site, disruptions to standard routines, and exposure to...
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Why are my SO2 Sensors Failing Early?
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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Infrared LEL Gas Sensors – Risk or Reward?
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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Why Is It Called a Bump Test Anyway?
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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After The Fire - Are you Protected From Deadly Gases?
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 Detector IP Ratings: Why do they Matter?
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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Fixed Gas Detectors vs. Personal Gas Detectors
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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sensors
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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Should I Use a Pump with my Portable Gas Monitor?
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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