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Does the Type of Sample Tubing I Use Make a Difference?
Gas Detection Equipment

Does the Type of Sample Tubing I Use Make a Difference?

December 11, 2019 | Dave Wagner
A customer, Mike, sent me an email saying that someone told him that the type of sample tubing he used could alter the readings that he gets on his...
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What You Need to Know about Sensor Poisons and Inhibitors
Gas Detection Equipment

What You Need to Know about Sensor Poisons and Inhibitors

November 7, 2019 | Ryan Thompson
The sensors inside your personal gas detector are meant to be exposed to toxic, corrosive, and explosive gases, but that doesn’t mean they are...
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What Are My Gas Detection Ownership Options?
Gas Detection Equipment

What Are My Gas Detection Ownership Options?

November 1, 2019 | Jason Wright
When it comes to choosing gas detection equipment, getting the most “bang for your buck” without sacrificing worker safety is a key factor in the...
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How Much Space Does an Area Monitor Cover?
Gas Detection Equipment

How Much Space Does an Area Monitor Cover?

October 25, 2019 | Kyle Krueger
In the last two years, it’s become easier than ever for companies to incorporate area monitoring in their gas detection programs. New products allow...
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Carbon Monoxide vs. Carbon Dioxide: Let's Compare
Gas Detection Equipment

Carbon Monoxide vs. Carbon Dioxide: Let's Compare

October 9, 2019 | Industrial Scientific
What is the difference between carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide? If you confuse the two, you’re not alone. You’re probably aware that they are two...
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How EMS & Fire Response Teams Handle Dangerous Levels of Carbon Monoxide
Gas Detection Equipment

How EMS & Fire Response Teams Handle Dangerous Levels of Carbon Monoxide

September 26, 2019 | Industrial Scientific
How should you handle dangerous levels of carbon monoxide? Do you call the fire department or someone else? These are important questions to know the...
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Why Do I See Negative Readings on My Gas Monitor?
Gas Detection Equipment

Why Do I See Negative Readings on My Gas Monitor?

September 20, 2019 | Dave Wagner
This is a question customers ask all the time. Why do you sometimes see negative readings on your gas monitor?
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The Dangers of HCN Exposure During Fire Overhaul
Gas Detection Equipment

The Dangers of HCN Exposure During Fire Overhaul

August 22, 2019 | Industrial Scientific
When firefighters attack a structure fire, the hazards to life and health are obvious. The flames, the roiling smoke, and the extreme heat are clear...
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What is Intrinsic Safety?
Gas Detection Equipment

What is Intrinsic Safety?

May 6, 2019 | Industrial Scientific
Intrinsic safety is a design technique applied to electrical equipment and wiring for hazardous locations. The technique is based on limiting energy,...
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Top 9 Features to Look For in an Area Monitoring Solution
Gas Detection Equipment

Top 9 Features to Look For in an Area Monitoring Solution

October 4, 2018 | Industrial Scientific
Gas hazards can turn deadly in a matter of minutes or seconds. That’s why safety professionals everywhere spend countless hours evaluating solutions...
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