The Draeger 8103071 Gas Detector Tube is a simple, portable solution for detecting the odor of natural gas. Packaged as a 10-tube box, this glass-tube detector uses Draeger’s established colorimetric technology to indicate the presence of gas through a visual change when exposed to the target substance. The design requires no calibration, lubrication, or specialized maintenance, making it a quick and readily available option for on-the-spot screening in field or plant environments.
Key characteristics include a break-off tip for easy, controlled sample collection and a broad, long-standing history in gas detection. Draeger tubes are known for their straightforward operation and their ability to cover a wide range of gases and vapors; in this case, the detector tube is tuned to identify natural gas odors. The glass construction and single-use nature support rapid, disposable use in environments where quick results are needed without downtime for instrument upkeep. Each box contains ten tubes, enabling multiple checks or repeated measurements as required by the task at hand.
When considering use cases, this tube is well-suited for quick room or equipment checks where a natural gas odor is suspected. Users should understand that detector tubes provide qualitative or semi-quantitative results based on exposure and color change, and availability of multiple tubes helps accommodate batch testing or staggered assessments. While this description references the product’s intended gas detection and packaging, it does not imply additional certifications or performance claims beyond the documented features and packaging details.
Features:
- Simple to use
- Requires no calibration
- Inexpensive and portable
- Wide variety of gases and vapors
- 70 years of proven technology
- Widest Range—over 200 Draeger-Tubes available
- Hassle-Free Operation—no calibration, no lubrication, no special maintenance
- Gas Detected:
- Naturalgas-Odor
- Tube Material:
- Glass
- Break-Off Tip:
- Yes
- Package Size:
- Box
- Box Quantity:
- 10
