Draeger 8101831 Gas Detector Tube is a single-use colorimetric device designed for quick, on-site measurement of hydrogen sulfide concentrations in ambient air. Supplied in a box containing ten tubes, each tube is designed to be used with a Draeger tube pump to draw a precise air sample through the glass tube, triggering a visible color change along the calibrated scale. The standard measurement ranges for this tube span 10–200 ppm and 1–20 ppm, with measurement times typically at 1 or 10 minutes, enabling operators to obtain a rapid indication of H2S presence and concentration in the field. The tube’s glass construction and break-off tip support controlled sampling and safe handling, with the disposable format aligning with routine gas-detection workflows common in industrial hygiene, confined-space surveying, and process monitoring.
When using these tubes, it’s important to follow Draeger’s recommended procedure: insert a fresh tube into the pump, orient the break-off end correctly, draw a consistent air sample, and compare the resulting color change against the tube’s labeled scale. This method provides a practical, low-cost alternative to electronic detectors for qualitative or semi-quantitative assessments, particularly in work areas where hydrogen sulfide may be intermittently present or where rapid screening is desired. The 10–box quantity supports stocking for multiple measurement points or shift-based testing while maintaining a standardized test protocol across sites.
Compatibility is restricted to Draeger tube pumps specified for this tube format and is intended for measurement of hydrogen sulfide in air. As with all colorimetric tubes, results should be interpreted within the context of the tube’s calibrated ranges and measurement times to avoid over- or under-estimation of gas concentrations. For ongoing monitoring, ensure proper tube rotation, storage per manufacturer guidance, and adherence to safety procedures when handling and disposing of used tubes.
Features:
- Hydrogen Sulfide detector tube
- Ranges: 10–200 ppm and 1–20 ppm
- Measurement times: 1 min or 10 min
- Glass tube with break-off tip
- Package: Box containing 10 tubes
- 1/d configuration
- Manufacturer part number 8101831
- Gas Detected:
- Hydrogen Sulfide 1/d
- Standard Range Of Measurement:
- 10 - 200 ppm, 1 - 20 ppm
- Measurement Time:
- 1 Min, 10 Min
- Tube Material:
- Glass
- Break-Off Tip:
- Yes
- Package Size:
- Box
- Box Quantity:
- 10/Box
