Maintenance

Ensure that you are carrying out the correct maintenance on your equipment with our news and advice below. Properly maintained equipment is vital for the safety of your workers, and following the correct procedures will hugely reduce the chances of any accidents.

Take a look through our advice pages to ensure that your equipment is up to code.

Additionally, we have a dedicated sales team that can support you with any enquiry relating to our products and services; simply call us up on 0845 3300 447 or email our team at [email protected].

19/12/2024

A Comprehensive Guide to Bump Testing

Posted by Emma Curthoys

What Is Bump Testing? Bump testing is a critical safety procedure for ensuring the functionality of gas detection equipment. This guide will walk you through the essentials of bump testing, including what it is, why it matters, and how to perform it effectively. A bump test is a quick test of a gas detector to...

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21/08/2024

Methane Gas Detectors: How Do They Work?

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Methane Gas Detectors: How Do They Work?  Methane gas detectors play a crucial role in ensuring safety across various industries and environments. These devices are designed to detect the presence of methane, a colourless, odourless, and highly flammable gas that can pose significant risks if left undetected. Understanding how these detectors function is essential for...

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23/05/2023

About Fixed Gas Detection, HSE EH40 and Chlorine Gas

Posted by Rhys Redrup

Fixed Gas Detection and Chlorine Gas. The HSE EH40 is a guidance note published by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for the United Kingdom. It provides information on the control of exposure to hazardous substances at work. The note includes a list of Workplace Exposure Limits (WELs) for over 500 substances. WELs are the...

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16/05/2023

Reasons why your fixed gas detector can fail (when you need it most)

Posted by Rhys Redrup

A faulty fixed gas detector can be fatal in the workplace. The following are 8 main factors which can make your detector fail to work properly: Environmental Physical factors like dirt, dust, and water have an adverse effect on a detector. They can block gases and vapours from entering the sensor chamber, which prevents the...

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