Explosive gas leak detector
An explosive gas leak detector is a device used to detect explosive gas leaks in enclosed spaces. Typically, a local alarm will be triggered, and optionally a remote alarm may also be connected.
Application
Carbon monoxide detectors will not detect explosive mixtures; thus the device is often recommended to complement the CO detector. Combination explosive gas leak and carbon monoxide detectors exist.{{cite tech report |title=Fixed flammable gas detector systems on offshore installations: optimization and assessment of effectiveness |id=Research Report RR1123 |url=https://www.hse.gov.uk/research/rrpdf/rr1123.pdf |publisher=UK Health and Safety Executive |date=2017}}{{Cite web |last=Tross |first=Kasey |date=2024-01-09 |title=The Best Gas Leak Detectors |url=https://www.safewise.com/resources/best-gas-leak-detectors/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=SafeWise |language=en-US}}
Placement
A detector for propane is best placed down low near the floor, as propane is heavier than air.{{Cite web |title=What is Natural Gas |url=https://portal.ct.gov/PURA/Gas-Pipeline-Safety/What-is-Natural-Gas |access-date=2022-08-14 |website=CT.gov - Connecticut's Official State Website |language=en}} A detector for natural gas (city gas) is best placed up high, near the ceiling. Some detectors can detect both natural gas or propane, but this requires a compromise location.{{Cite web |title=Kos Galatsis - Environmental air quality monitoring solutions |url=https://galatsis.com/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |language=en-US}}
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