I'm looking at buying a portable CO detector. I'm not a "hard core" diver by any means, but I usually go on 1 or two dive trips a year. As far as I know I've never had bad air. However, I was nervous about my air on our trip to indonesia two years ago. I'll be traveling to Mexico and the philipeans this year and would like to have a CO sensor.
As far as my personal needs: I don't care about knowing exact amounts, just whether it's going to kill me or not. Of course having an accurate reading is always a good thing. I'd like simple, accurate, and low maintenance. I'd also like it to be easily portable and small. I'd further prefer it be cheaper if possible.
I've searched and see some reviewes, but not all of these options are compared.
So these are what I've found:
Pocket CO (cheap, small, simple, but just looks kinda hokey, is it reliable?) $140
Order the Pocket CO - Carbon Monoxide Detector
Drager Pac CO (Haven't seen used for Scuba. Spec sheet looks great 1ppm resolution, 15 second test time, good up to 90% humidity, 2yr warranty) $190
General DCO1001 Carbon Monoxide Detector Digital General Tools & Instruments Formerly Mannix DCO1001 DCO 1001 DCO-1001
DCO 1001 (electromechanical sensor = longer sensor life?, accurate to 99% humidity, larger 6" size, low cost) $ 160
General DCO1001 Carbon Monoxide Detector Digital General Tools & Instruments Formerly Mannix DCO1001 DCO 1001 DCO-1001
ToxiRae III (higher sensitivity 0.1ppm in a 0-100ppm scale - seems best for diving air although not necessary- durable, relatively small, medium cost) $190
http://www.pksafety.net/toxi-rae-3.html
Analox EII CO (Specially made for diving, ease of use, but new and high cost) $350.
Analox EII CO Carbon Monoxide Analyzer - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL
Co - Cop (small package, simple, low tech, idiot proof, but requires replaceable sensors which may be an issue if you run out on a trip) $55 plus $6 sensors
Carbon Monoxide tester for scuba and firefighting
Any opinions or other suggestions. I'm leaning toward the Toxirae III at this point because it's about half the price of t Analox and is very sensitive. It also would work well for general use as a safety device for boating or live aboard trips.
Thanks,
jbtut
As far as my personal needs: I don't care about knowing exact amounts, just whether it's going to kill me or not. Of course having an accurate reading is always a good thing. I'd like simple, accurate, and low maintenance. I'd also like it to be easily portable and small. I'd further prefer it be cheaper if possible.
I've searched and see some reviewes, but not all of these options are compared.
So these are what I've found:
Pocket CO (cheap, small, simple, but just looks kinda hokey, is it reliable?) $140
Order the Pocket CO - Carbon Monoxide Detector
Drager Pac CO (Haven't seen used for Scuba. Spec sheet looks great 1ppm resolution, 15 second test time, good up to 90% humidity, 2yr warranty) $190
General DCO1001 Carbon Monoxide Detector Digital General Tools & Instruments Formerly Mannix DCO1001 DCO 1001 DCO-1001
DCO 1001 (electromechanical sensor = longer sensor life?, accurate to 99% humidity, larger 6" size, low cost) $ 160
General DCO1001 Carbon Monoxide Detector Digital General Tools & Instruments Formerly Mannix DCO1001 DCO 1001 DCO-1001
ToxiRae III (higher sensitivity 0.1ppm in a 0-100ppm scale - seems best for diving air although not necessary- durable, relatively small, medium cost) $190
http://www.pksafety.net/toxi-rae-3.html
Analox EII CO (Specially made for diving, ease of use, but new and high cost) $350.
Analox EII CO Carbon Monoxide Analyzer - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL
Co - Cop (small package, simple, low tech, idiot proof, but requires replaceable sensors which may be an issue if you run out on a trip) $55 plus $6 sensors
Carbon Monoxide tester for scuba and firefighting
Any opinions or other suggestions. I'm leaning toward the Toxirae III at this point because it's about half the price of t Analox and is very sensitive. It also would work well for general use as a safety device for boating or live aboard trips.
Thanks,
jbtut