Product Reviews

Definition: A gas detector probe is a device used to enable gas testers to take samples from specific locations when using electronically pumped or hand aspirated instruments. But how do you choose the right one?

As more organisations are restricted due to COVID-19, it’s becoming increasingly difficult for many to maintain their gas testing requirements. Therefore, Arobase has created a new support service providing expert advice when you most need it.

Something strikes you the first time you pick up an ALTAIR® 4X and that’s its tactile, easy to grip design. Now I know this may seem a little irrelevant to you died hard gas testers, but as we always say – when you pick a device up, you instinctively know whether it’s right or not. And that “just right” feel is exactly what the ALTAIR® 4X gives you. 

Compare and gas detector of 15 years ago with a mobile telephone of the same period and what to you find. Well while the mobile phone has gone from being just a voice calling and text messaging device, to an essential holder of everything we hold dear in life – the gas detector (which is similar in size, weight and material) is almost completely unchanged.

So here we are, the long awaited release of the Dräger X-am 8000 has arrived. So does it live up to the high expectations we have of the Dräger brand?

Well on first sights it looks sleek and feels great. The clear display, classic Dräger 3 button menu makes for intuitive to navigation.  The pumped and diffusive options provide numerous sampling applications, comparable to the other pumped instrument out there.

Must I do an OPITO Authorised Gas Tester Training Course? A question we are very often asked and the honest and quickest answer is, only if your employer requires it.

So why you might ask, are so many organisations starting to ask for gas testers to have the qualification?

With the personal gas detector market getting increasing crowed, choosing the right device continues to be a tricky business.
But if you are looking for a low cost, standard 4 gas “Jack of all trades” – then the GMI PS200 may be just the instrument you are looking for.

The Dräger X-zone® 5500 review is coming this January. Watch this space for more details. In the meantime feel free to let us have your views.