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Why Are Gas Detection Systems So Expensive?
August 22, 2025| Post by: Areya Popal

Why Are Gas Detection Systems So Expensive?

If you have ever received a quote for a gas detection system and felt some sticker shock, you are not alone. Gas detectors are not like fire alarms or basic safety devices. They are precision-built instruments that must identify dangerous gases in real time and in challenging environments. In many cases, the sensors themselves are […]

What to Expect During Gas Detection System Commissioning
August 20, 2025| Post by: Areya Popal

What to Expect During Gas Detection System Commissioning

Before your gas detection system can protect people and equipment, it needs to be tested, calibrated, and verified. That process is called gas detection commissioning. Commissioning confirms that gas detectors, alarms, relays, and building automation systems all work together the way they’re supposed to. Without it, a system might appear functional but fail to respond […]

When Should You Retrofit Your Gas Detection System?
August 18, 2025| Post by: Areya Popal

When Should You Retrofit Your Gas Detection System?

If your facility relies on an older gas detection system, there may come a point where repairs and calibration just aren’t enough. Retrofitting means upgrading key components like sensors and control panels while reusing the existing wiring and infrastructure. It’s a practical way to improve performance, reduce costs, and stay in compliance with current safety […]

7 Myths Around Gas Detection Systems
August 14, 2025| Post by: Areya Popal

7 Myths Around Gas Detection Systems

Gas detection systems protect people, property, and operations. But many decision-makers misunderstand how they work or where they’re needed. Misconceptions are especially common in industries like vehicle maintenance and repair, logistics, commercial property, cold storage, and light manufacturing, where gas hazards aren’t always obvious. False assumptions can lead to poor system design, overlooked risks, and [...]
November 16, 2023| Post by: Areya Popal

Ethanol Detection Solutions: Ensuring Safety in Distilleries and Breweries

In the dynamic world of distilleries and breweries, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance is of paramount importance. These facilities often handle ethanol, a highly flammable substance, in various stages of production. Ethanol detection plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe environment, protecting valuable assets, and complying with regulations. In this blog post, we'll explore [...]
November 16, 2023| Post by: Areya Popal

Safeguarding Cannabis Extraction Facilities: Combustible Gas Sensors in Focus

In the world of cannabis and plant extraction facilities, safety and regulatory compliance are paramount. These operations involve the use of flammable solvents and gases, making the detection of combustible gases, often measured as a percentage of Lower Explosive Limit (LEL), absolutely critical. In this blog post, we'll delve into the requirements and significance of [...]
November 16, 2023| Post by: Areya Popal

Ensuring Hydrogen Safety: Advanced Detection and Calibration

In the realm of green energy, hydrogen is emerging as a crucial component, both as a clean energy source and as a potential by-product of energy storage systems. Facilities involved in hydrogen production, utilization, or energy storage must prioritize safety and compliance. Detecting the presence of hydrogen gas is fundamental to ensuring safety and preventing [...]
October 27, 2019| Post by: Areya Popal

Parking Garages and Carbon Monoxide Gas Detection Sensors

Parking garages, maintenance bays, and other areas that will have vehicles running in an enclosed space must be ventilated to prevent the build-up of carbon monoxide and other dangerous gases from vehicle exhaust.  In the past these areas had been fitted with very large ventilation fans that would run 24 hours a day. Over the [...]
FAQ: Gas Detection & Calibration Questions Answered
September 24, 2019| Post by: HawkEquip

FAQ: Gas Detection & Calibration Questions Answered

Gas detector calibration is a requirement for all gas sensors.  It is the act of exposing a sensor to the target gas in a specific concentration, and then adjusting the detector to read that gas concentration properly.  Many sensors also require the use of zero gas to adjust the voltage that is being output when [...]