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Q:What if a gas detector tube does not change any colours after sampling?

A: Confirm that the front cap of GV-100 sampling pump is firmly tightened. After confirming that the pump handle is fully in, insert unbroken tube into the rubber inlet of the pump and perform an air leak test on the pump to ensure a vacuum is created.　 Ensure that the gas detector tubes are kept in a cool place or in a refrigerator.

Q:What if a gas detector tube changed unknown colours?

A: Other gases or vapours may be interfering with the chemical reagents inside the tube.
Please refer to the instruction manual or hand book.

Q:How long do tubes last?
Gas detector tubes are guaranteed for the shelf life. Please check the shelf life dates on the
tube package.

Q:If I perform a gas measurement with a gas-detecting tube under pressure, will there be a considerable effect on the tube reading?
A: Generally the gas concentration is proportional to the pressure. All detector tubes are calibrated
based on normal atmospheric pressure (1013 hPa or 760 mmHg) and their indications will not be
affected over the range of plus-minus 10% of normal pressure, that is 912 to 1114 hPa or 684 to
836 mmHg. If the pressure at the time of measurement is not in this range, the tube reading
should be corrected as follows.

True concentration
= Tube reading X 1013 (hPa) / Atmospheric pressure (hPa)
or
= Tube reading X 760 (mmHg) / Atmospheric pressure (mmHg)

Q: I can not find the gas or vapour name I am looking for in your tube list or in your Hand Book, what should I do?
A:If there are no gas names on the list or hand book, contact us or our local representatives with
the gas specifications and conditions. GASTEC will respond immediately.

Q:Can I use an expired detector tube?
A: No, the expiration date is a period which we guarantee the accuracy of detector tubes.

Q:Can I store detector tubes in the freezer?
Even if the tubes are instructed to be stored in the refrigerator, please do not freeze the tubes.
Q:Do GASTEC tubes fit any piston type pump?
A: No! Use only GASTEC tubes in a GASTEC pump. Do not interchange or use non-GASTEC
parts or components in GASTEC’s tube and pump system.

Q:Is an Oxygen Tube heated up right after sampling?
A:Yes, Oxygen tube will get hot. Do not touch the oxygen tube (31B and 31E) with bare
hands after measuring, as the tube is heated up by the reaction heat. The tube temperature
will go down within 2-3 minutes after sampling (measuring).

Q:Do I need a temperature correction?
A:Yes. Some tube needs a temperature correction, refer to your instruction manuals and correct
our tube reading by using a correction chart.

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Q :What is the shelf life of the Draeger detector tubes?
A: 2 years is the shelf life. The expiration dates are stamped on the outside of the tube boxes upon shipping, The only exception is the Natural Gas Test which is part number CH20001. It has a one year shelf life.


Q: Can Draeger tubes and pumps be interchanged with tubes and pumps from other manufacturers?
A: No, they cannot be interchanged. Every manufacturer calibrates their pumps and tubes to work together, so interchanging them may produce erroneous results.


Q: What is the volume of air that the Accuro takes into the tubes?
A: The Accuro pump takes in 100ml of air per stroke.


Q: How many tubes come in a box?
A: Generally, 99.9% of the time it will be ten tubes per box.
A: No. With only a few exceptions, being the halogenated hydrocarbons tubes, the sulfuryl fluoride tubes, and the air current tubes.


Q: Can you detect Benzene specifically with Draeger tubes in the presence of other hydrocarbons such as toluene or xylene?
A: Yes we can. The Benzene 0.5/C tubes, part number 8101841, can do this. They utilize a scrubbing tube, which removes all interfering gases, and leaves strictly benzene. There are 5 tests in this box of tubes, utilizing the double tube system, with 5 scrubbing pre-tubes and 5 indicating tubes.


Q: Can the measuring ranges and pump strokes be expanded on Draeger Tubes?
A: The answer is yes and no. If the tube scale is linear then the number of pump strokes may be added or subtracted, to expand the measuring range of the tube.


Q: Can detector tubes be shipped via air?
A: Yes, most can be shipped. There are two exceptions. The Halogenated Hydrocarbons tubes and the Sulfuryl Fluoride tubes cannot be shipped by air. They must be shipped by motor freight only due to being classified as hazardous goods.

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