The Draeger CH20601 Gas Detector Tube provides a simple, portable solution for detecting carbon monoxide in occupational settings. Each package contains a box of detector tubes designed for quick, colorimetric gas measurement without the need for calibration or specialized equipment. This model is constructed with a glass tube containing a specific reactive medium and features a break-off tip for easy, on-site sampling and breakage at a controlled point to initiate the diffusion-based detection process. Draeger Tubes have a long history in gas detection, and the CH20601 designation identifies this tube as the carbon monoxide 10/b variant, enabling straightforward identification for ordering and inventory management.
With Draeger’s emphasis on “always ready to go” operation, these tubes are intended for rapid use in field or shop environments where CO monitoring is needed but sophisticated instrumentation isn’t available. The approach relies on diffusive color change along the tube to indicate detected concentrations, offering a low-cost, portable option for spot checks or preliminary screening. The box quantity is 10 tubes per box, which aligns with typical maintenance or testing cycles and keeps stock levels manageable for periodic sampling. The glass tube construction and break-off tip are standard for Draeger tubes, ensuring compatibility within the Draeger-tube ecosystem and familiar handling for users trained on this family of products.
Users should consider appropriate sampling procedures for gas detection tubes, including correct breakage technique and reading method, and to verify that CO levels fall within the tube’s indicated measurement range for reliable results. This product is suitable for general gas-detection tasks where a quick, disposable CO test is appropriate, and it comes in a box packaging format containing ten tubes for convenient restocking and usage planning.
Features:
- Simple to use
- Requires no calibration
- Inexpensive and portable
- Wide variety of gases and vapors
- 70 years of proven technology
- Most Trusted — Draeger-Tubes have led gas detection for over 60 years
- Hassle-Free Operation — No calibration, no lubrication, no special maintenance
- Gas Detected:
- Carbon Monoxide 10/b
- Tube Material:
- Glass
- Break-Off Tip:
- Yes
- Package Size:
- Box
- Box Quantity:
- 10
