Tube Water Vapour 0.1/a (10) | Draeger

Purpose: These tubes are designed for detecting the presence of water vapour in the air. Water vapour detection can be critical in industrial and environmental settings, where moisture content is a factor in processes or equipment functionality.

Detection Method: The Draeger tubes utilize a colorimetric detection method, meaning that when the tube is exposed to a gas or vapour, a chemical reaction occurs, changing the colour of the indicator inside the tube. This colour change is used to visually indicate the concentration of the substance being measured.

Measurement Range:

• The 0.1/a (10) part refers to the specific calibration of the tube, which can help you understand its detection range. In this case, it may refer to a sensitivity or concentration unit. "a" can often represent a specific unit of measure (like ppm or mg/m³), while the number "10" might refer to the number of applications or a scale factor.

• Typically, a 0.1 range would indicate a lower concentration of water vapour, which is suitable for applications requiring precise detection of small amounts of water vapour in the air.

Typical Use Cases:

• Environmental Monitoring: Detecting water vapour levels in the atmosphere for weather monitoring or in industrial environments.

• Industrial Applications: In manufacturing, moisture control is important, and these tubes can help ensure that moisture levels are within acceptable limits.

• HVAC and Dehumidification: Monitoring moisture in air conditioning systems, HVAC units, or dehumidifiers.

Ease of Use: Draeger tubes are simple to use with a Draeger pump. The pump draws a specific volume of air through the tube, and the change in colour of the indicator is measured against a scale on the tube.

Shelf Life: These tubes have a limited shelf life, usually around 2-3 years, and should be stored in a dry, cool place.