CO meters

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It is time to buy a new meter and I was looking for advise on what to buy. I have been told to watch out for problems with testing condensing boilers and moisture. I would like to test for co content in flue gas as well as? leak test,"w.c.? ect? Thanks

rudy_2

Test Instruments

Moisture shouldn't be a problem with any test instrument, just remember to empty the trap and leave it open between jobs so the filter can dry out. Also disconnect the hose and probe assembly from the bottom of the instrument and let it post purge for 5 - 10 minutes to keep the internal components dry.

If you have any questions about Bacharach's line, feel free to give me a call. There is also an 'On-line' operators manual for several instruments on our application web site: www.bacharach-training.com . You can take a closer look at several instruments there as well as alot of other application related info.

I'd look forward to hearing from you, my email address is above, I'll be in my office most of the week (740-594-0033).
rudy

jim sokolovic

We have 2 combustion analyzers here...

for use in the testing lab. They both have a trap and a filter between the probe and the sensors. One is a European model that cost 4x what the other, a Bacharach, did.

The Bacharach never collects water anywhere downstream of the trap. The Euro model has been found to go into an "error" mode ocassionally - where I have to do major disassembly to remove water droplets from the internal passages, and even replace the sensors due to water damage.

The Bacharach CO sensor can "clear" itself (back to zero) of an unusually high CO reading in less than a minute (once the probe is put into clean air). The Euro model can take a half an hour or more to "clear" - if the CO was higher than 2000 ppm for any length of time.

If I were working in the field, the Bacharach would be my only choice. Hope this helps!

S Davis

Bacharach

I have a Bacharach PCA55 and it works Very well, it's a little spendy but I have no regrets do get the printer if you get one it comes in real handy being able to print out your test on paper.

S Davis

Jeff Krawic_2

Testing equipment

Yup, I'd go with a Bacharach without blinking an eye. Yes they DO require servicing and SHOULD be calibrated twice annually, but they work so well I feel confident suggesting them. I use a 300NSX analyzer myself, bought in 1995 and it still works great! And,..........for me,..........its kinda "easy" on the eyes...... LOL (Big digital display lighted numerals)