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Different Styles Of 4-Gas Detectors And The Pros And Cons Of Each
Portable gas detectors are essential tools used to protect workers in various industries from the harmful effects of hazardous gases. There are two types of portable gas detectors: pumped and diffusion-style. Each type has its pros and cons, and understanding the...
How Sensors Work In 4-Gas Detectors
Portable 4-gas detectors are essential tools used to protect workers in various industries from the harmful effects of hazardous gases. These devices are designed to detect the presence of four key gases: oxygen (O2), carbon monoxide (CO), hydrogen sulfide (H2S), and...
The Difference Between A Calibration And A Bump Test
To ensure that these detectors are working accurately, they need to be calibrated regularly as directed by the manufacturer. Calgas (aka cal gas) or calibration gases are used to calibrate the sensors in 4-gas detectors, which are designed to detect O2, CO, H2S, and...
Industry Jargon
Navigating your way through the word salad in industry jargon When I was an immature 21 yo boy (fits better than young man, trust me), I went to work at an equipment rental company. I was completely new to construction and tool rental and was fresh out of 5 years in...
Cal Gas vs Bump Gas
Cal Gas vs Bump Gas. We added this resources section to our website to try and offer a quick reference glossary, a chemical index, a technical and laymen definition of calibration gas and this explanation of the differences between cal gas/tests and bump gas/test....
Defining Calibration Gas (AKA Cal Gas and Calgas)
After scouring the internet for the best technical explanation, we landed on Wikipedia for a great definition. Following their definition is the Cal Gas Warehouse definition in laymen’s terms. Wikipedia defines Calibration Gas as follows: “A calibration gas (also...
Alarmed: A discussion Around Bump Tests and The Lack Thereof
We are in a unique position of being on all sides of the bump test conversations. We sell industrial gases through Cal Gas Warehouse, and we calibrate gas detection units through Frederick Supply (our safety store). We deal with customers in nearly every industry you...
What Does OSHA Say About Gas Detection/Sniffers and Bump Testing?
OSHA requirements can be found at this link. When you read OSHA bump test requirements regarding gas detection units, it can be a little "confusing" (their word). Scroll to the heading "When to Perform a Bump Test and When to Perform a Full Calibration" You will see...