by calgas | Oct 30, 2020
(AKA sniffer, gas monitor and DRPGM) An Instrument used to test the air quality and for certain harmful gases as determined by what sensors the unit contains
by calgas | Oct 30, 2020
Most commonly these units are set to monitor Carbon Monoxide, Methane (LEL), Hydrogen Sulfide and Oxygen. Other configurations are available. Some 4 gas units are capable of measuring a 5th gas and there are also 6 gas monitors on the market. 4 gas monitors are the...
by calgas | Oct 30, 2020
A fixed system is a gas analyzer that is typically wall mounted and usually tests in the same fashion a portable unit does. The main difference between the two, is that most fixed systems run continually and portables are turned on and off as needed
by calgas | Oct 30, 2020
DRPGM Direct Reading Portable Gas Monitor This abbreviation is used by OSHA in their bulletins. Specifically bulletin #SHIB 09-30-2013
by calgas | Oct 30, 2020
The container a calibration gas (cal gas and calgas) or bump gas s stored in. Typically the cylinder is made of aluminum or steel