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Draeger Pac 7000 Single-Gas Monitors

So many single-gas monitors are disposable these days. But not all of them. People buy disposable monitors for a range of reasons. Their workers lose them, or they want a fixed, measurable cost on...

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A Home Inspection Gas Monitor – The Draeger Pac 3500 for CO

We recently received this review of the Draeger Pac 3500 single gas monitor for carbon monoxide: “I purchased the Draeger Pac 3500 CO single gas monitor after a recent carbon monoxide-related death in...

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Oil & Gas Facilities Moving Toward Multi-Gas Monitors

As oil and gas production continues to expand in the United States and other countries, many companies are seeing the benefit of personal gas monitors that check for more than just hydrogen sulfide....

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Wireless QRAE 3 Confined Space Gas Detector from RAE Systems

RAE Systems is the manufacturer of the QRAE 3, the newest multi-gas monitor for confined space entry. Up to four sensors can be configured in this device for combustible gases (LEL), Oxygen (O2),...

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When is the Expiration Date for my Disposable BW Gas Monitor?

This is a great question about the BW Honeywell Gas Alert Clip Extreme H2S monitor, and I’m surprised we haven’t had it before. A customer from our website asks “How long of a shelf life does the...

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How Often Should My H2S Monitor Be Bump Tested?

A customer from the Chinese division of a large petroleum company emailed us this week to ask how often their BW GasAlert Extreme H2S Monitors should be bump tested. Since we sell more of these...

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Which Regulator Do I Need For My Gas Monitor?

All gas monitors need to be bump tested, even if they don’t require calibration. (Yes, that goes for you guys with single gas disposable monitors too.) To test your monitor you’re going to need both...

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Draeger Pac 3500 and Pac 7000 Monitors Really Are Different.

Draeger has created some of the most widely used and accurate industrial gas detection devices in history. But many of the single-gas units look exactly alike. What are the differences and why are they...

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New Alarm Point Settings on RKI Portable H2S Monitors

Recently RKI Instruments sent out a notice explaining a change to their alarm settings on Eagle 2, GX-2009, and GX-2012 monitors. In order to comply with new industry standards developed by the fine...

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Gas Leak Detection for HVAC/R Professionals

For servicemen and HVAC professionals looking for a reliable leak detection system, the UEi Test Instruments Gas Leak Detector CD100A for combustible gases is the perfect device. UEi continues to...

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Silent and Deadly, Proper Gas Detection Saves Lives

I’m fascinated about the basics of atmospheric monitoring, how to change the air in a confined space by supplying ventilation, and effective uses of ducting. Aren’t you? Relying solely on your nose (no...

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Getting The Right Gas Monitor For Your Company

Gas detection is serious business no matter what type of work you do. Your company may not need the level of protection a petroleum production facility requires, but every company using gas detection...

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Choosing a Confined Space Gas Detector?

What Kind of Confined Space Gas Detector Do I Need? Before entering a confined space, workers need to check the environment to make sure it is safe. Confined spaces often harbor toxic or explosive...

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What Is Hydrogen Sulfide?

Hydrogen sulfide (H2S) is a deadly gas common at many industrial work sites. It must be handled carefully because its toxicity is similar to cyanide, and even slight exposure comes with a host of...

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A Brief History of Gas Detection

It’s always tough to be the new guy on the crew. But it used to be far worse. As fuel requirements started soaring during the industrial revolution, exposure to dangerous methane gas increased. Since...

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UEi Gas Detectors for Home, HVAC, and Beyond

We’ve had several questions lately about our UEi Test Instruments and it seems like a good time to review these smart, relatively inexpensive gas detecting devices. Unlike our more robust industrial...

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How to Measure Confined Space Gases

Gas measurement is without a doubt the most important part of confined space safety. Do it right, and you and your crew go home at the end of the day—do it wrong, and you might never go home again! So...

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The Best Single Gas H2S Monitors

If your company is searching for personal hydrogen sulfide (H2S) single gas monitors, here’s a quick run-down of the best disposable monitors on the market. We find there are two basic groups of people...

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Product Review: BW Honeywell Gas Alert Max XT II 4 Gas Monitor

  The BW GasAlertMax XT II is a humdinger of a detector, both for its ease of usage and reasonable price. In my opinion, this is the best gas detector to buy if you’re entering a confined space or...

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BW Honeywell Factory-Trained Gas Monitor Know-It-Alls

Before we upgraded our facilities, sent our tech guys to Level 3 BW Honeywell gas monitor training, and increased our factory-direct parts supply to become a BW Factory Authorized Service Center, these...

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