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Some jobs require continuous gas monitoring of a space over time. Monitors like the Eagle 2 from RKI Instruments are designed to be used in this way, they are not permanent gas monitors, and should only be used in the continuous operation mode infrequently for short-term monitoring events. With the Eagle 2, the wall switch has a continuous operation switch for this type of operation. When used in this manner, the gas monitor does not need to have the NiMH batteries installed. However, in c …

We just wrote about what a great continuous topside monitor the RKI GX-2012 is. Apparently the word is already on the street. This photo was taken in downtown San Francisco recently. And while all we can guess from this photo is that there may be some vacuuming going on down in that confined space, we are heartened to see they are using not only the reliable RKI Instruments GX-2012, but they are also protecting the area with one of our Allegro Manhole Guard Rails. Safe confined space entry …

Colorimetric tubes are used to analyze a wide range of gases. This isn't new technology. Draeger made their first tubes in 1937. And while there certainly have been improvements and the range of testable gases has greatly expanded, the fundamental manner of determining chemical concentrations in the air has stayed basically the same. Draeger tubes contain a chemical color reagent that transforms colorless chemical compounds into colored, and produce consistent results of absorption dependi …

Safety professionals gain a greater degree of understanding and control over work or emergency environments containing dangerous atmospheres with a wirelessly broadcasting personal gas monitoring system. The biggest improvement with wireless over traditional personal gas monitors is that workers in dangerous areas, which are often loud industrial sites, would not be the only one to know if unsafe atmospheres are encountered. Managers and commanders are also monitoring the information and alar …

Cellular phones can do lots of things these days. But they don't currently double as portable gas detectors. Until that time the gas detection experts at Draeger have provided the next best thing: a new Gas Detection App which turns your phone into a powerful gas detection resource and replaces bulky printed handbooks and catalogs. Available for both Apple and Android devices, the new Draeger app lets you quickly search a database of over 100 chemicals and provides an introduction to th …

Every civilization has had to find a way to organize their waste materials. The most common method has historically been burial of the waste. According to Wikipedia (completely reliable, as we all know) the Mayans had dumps that exploded occasionally and burned. Landfills, depending upon the items being buried, still have the same dangers today and must be monitored closely to maintain safety for those in contact with the site. A sometimes significant amount of hazardous gas can be crea …

This won't come as a big shock to anyone - meth labs are toxic. Really toxic. Firefighters, police, and other first responders can't just walk blindly into areas that may potentially contain phosphine and ammonia gas. Wouldn't be prudent. The AMC original series Breaking Bad explores the seedy, dangerous world of methamphetamine production and distribution. In graphic detail, it shows how cooking methamphetamine creates gases and solids that are not only toxic and caustic, but also flam …

Even professional firefighters may underestimate the danger of smoke from simple fires say experts. Traditionally, firefighters have equated large emissions of hydrogen cyanide (HCN) or carbon monoxide (CO) with hazmat incidents or chemical plant situations. In reality HCN is present in almost every type of call - home, vehicle, dumpster fires, and many more. Resources such as gas monitors have traditionally mainly been used by confined space entry teams and hazmat response teams. Bu …

Folks have asked us for years about a gas detector that is suitable for HVAC installers, or even for home and RV use. Since most of the gas monitors we carry at PK are designed for industrial applications, we did our research and found what we think is the best inexpensive gas monitor on the market - the BOLO Combustible Gas Sniffer from Nova Systems. The BOLO gas detector is easy to use. It has an audible clicking sound kind of like an old Geiger counter. The clicks get closer together …

When you're only worried about hydrogen sulfide exposure, bulky monitors with multiple filters and functions just get in the way. That's why experienced workers depend on BW Clip Extreme H2S Monitor every single day: it keeps things simple. Indeed, it's hard to find a simpler H2S detector. You turn the Gas Alert on once, and it stays on for the for the entire span of its two year battery life. It can't be turned off, so you never have to worry about turning it off accidentally. Yo …