A refrigerant leak detector is an essential piece of equipment for keeping your UK business cool, calm and collected and free from the worry of “what if” scenarios involving an undetected refrigerant leak. Refrigerant leaks can have a devastating financial impact on UK companies who suddenly find their business suspended while they deal with a monumental loss of goods, a shutting down of their refrigeration facilities as extensive repairs take place, and the heavy financial burden of having to fork out for high energy bills, repair costs and any legal costs that their lack of preparedness for a refrigerant leak has caused. (more…)
Gas Detection Articles’ Archive
Keep cool and stay calm with a refrigerant leak detector
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012How to deal with dangerous gases in refrigeration and air conditioning systems
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012UK companies are increasingly realising the importance of having a robust refrigerant gas detection system in place for their organisation’s refrigeration and air conditioning systems. By having a reliable and effective gas detection program in place, these UK businesses are offering reassurance to their employees and to the general public that they take gas detection seriously. (more…)
Refrigerant leak detection – an environmental and safety concern
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012UK businesses must understand the need for effective refrigerant leak detection within their industries. These sorts of detection systems not only aid in the protection of stock and general work spaces, and helps to prevent disastrous accidents from occuring, but there is now also an environmental imperative for businesses to prevent refrigerant leaks. This is because hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants are now widely known to cause significant environmental damage. When there is a refrigerant leak, these HFCs are released into the atmosphere with a global warming potential over 3,000 times that of CO2. (more…)
The role of gas detectors in work environments
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012
A gas leak detector is used to detect the presence of various gases within industrial, commercial and municipal builidings. Each UK business has its own needs when it comes to monitoring the health and safety of its work environment, but one thing that is common across all sectors is the need for a reliable and effective gas leak detector wherever gas is present.
Across the UK, supermarkets, storage facilities, hospitals, factories, laboratories, schools, retail outlets, depots, processing plants and many more working environments, regularly consume gas in the manufacturing, storage, heating and cooling of goods and produce, and also in the upkeep of general working environments. Paramount to the day-to-day running of these businesses is the safety of staff, the general public and the protection of the business infrastructure. (more…)
Detect ammonia leaks with an ammonia sensor
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012An ammonia sensor is a vital tool in the upkeep of health and safety within your workplace as ammonia, one of the most common types of gases found in many UK manufacturing industries, is also one of the most harmful, due to its high levels of toxicity.Does your UK manufacturing business have an ammonia sensor installed in your processing areas?
Protecting your Property with Gas Sensors
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012Ensure your property has sufficient time to respond to a gas leak event by installing a system of integrated gas sensors. Gas sensors, monitors and detectors are industry standard in any industrial property in the UK that stores, uses or produces dangerous or harmful gases. Refrigerant gas sensors in particular are commonplace in UK businesses and throughout the rest of Europe where legislation has been put in place to ensure refrigerant gases are not leaked in to the environment. (more…)
When a gas leak occurs you have very little time to deal with this hazardous situation. But if you have a system of reliable and effective gas sensors in place you will be alerted at the very instance of a gas leak, giving you time to implement your safety procedures.
Choosing Gas Monitors for UK Businesses
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012Gas monitors are essential for UK businesses that require reliable and effective gas readings for the early detection of gas leaks. Many UK businesses rely heavily on their gas supply. Whether you consume gas in the manufacturing process, for lighting, heating or cooling of your facilities or for fueling your industrial boilers, without high quality monitors installed throughout your facility, your business runs the risk of catastrophic results if an unforeseen gas leak occurs. (more…)
Responding in the event of a Gas Leak Detection
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012Gas leak detection systems ensure the safety of UK homes, businesses and the general public alike. By installing a reliable gas leak detection system you have an early warning system to help you to react in plenty of time to any potential gas leaks on your premises and deal with them accordingly. But in the event of a leak what steps should you take? (more…)
How Gas Detectors are benefiting UK Industries
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012UK industries that have installed a system of gas detectors in their properties reap many benefits. In addition to the obvious peace-of-mind of having a reliable gas detection programme in place, businesses can also benefit financially from a conscientious approach to this challenge. Gas Detectors prevent loss of revenue Ensuring you have an effiicent gas detection system in place could prevent significant loss of revenue for your business. Insurance costs can be greatly reduced by the installation of gas detectors, for example, as many insurance companies require the installation of a robust gas detection system in order to provide insurance coverage. Gas detectors can also save costs in other areas. (more…)
Make Safety your Priority with a Gas Detection System
Tuesday, February 28th, 2012The installation of high quality gas detection systems is crucial for any business. However large or small your company and whatever the size of the place in which you work, make sure you have a functioning and reliable system in place to ensure optimum safety levels. The business of gas detection is a serious one. Catastrophes can happen without the slightest warning that one may be imminent. It goes without saying that the most serious consequence of a gas leak is the potential loss of life. But leaks can also have a devastating effect on a company’s infrastructure, revenue, products and services, and of course the legal implications of an investigation into the cause of the leak can grind a company to a shameful halt. (more…)
