Keep in mind that hydrogen is an interferent to CO detectors - so if hydrogen is being used in your lab (i.e. fuel source for GCs) you will have to determine quite quickly which issue you have when you have an alarm - CO or H2. Don A. Long STS, CAIH Southwest Research Institute Laboratory Pine Bluff Chemical Agent Disposal Facility PO Box 20130 White Hall, AR 71612 870-541-4930 -----Original Message----- From: DCHAS-L Discussion List [mailto:DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU]On Behalf Of paracelcusbombastusvon**At_Symbol_Here**juno.com Sent: Wednesday, June 09, 2010 3:43 PM To: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: Re: [DCHAS-L] CO Detector for Academic Lab Use an industrial grade detector - the residential types are not intrinsically safe and would not pass OSHA electrical code for laboratory use - too many potential flammables. We have been cited in industry for using residential type items unless they are intrinsically safe or double insulated, etc. Lynn Knudtson ---------- Original Message ---------- From: Matt LundgrenTo: DCHAS-L**At_Symbol_Here**LIST.UVM.EDU Subject: [DCHAS-L] CO Detector for Academic Lab Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2010 14:59:48 -0400 It seems we have more and more labs wanting to work with carbon monoxide and I'm wondering when you require a detector and what type. Where do you draw the line for requiring a detector? Do you allow residential detectors for certain processes? When do you require a detector be linked into a communication system for alarms, security, etc? Is this based upon quantity, the process, all of the above? The labs will have quantities ranging from 80-140 cubic feet in a single cylinder. Thanks, Matt ____________________________________________________________ Get Free Email with Video Mail & Video Chat! http://www.juno.com/freeemail?refcd=JUTAGOUT1FREM0210
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