Competition in the CO Analyzer Market?

TomZ · Mar 23, 2012

Found this offering today:

BFS: OxyCheq Expedition Carbon Monoxide Analyzer [OA-01-05] - $319.00 : Cave Adventurers!, We will NOT be undersold!!!

May be old news, my apologies if so. The side by side comparison between the Oxycheq and the Analox is interesting...

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DandyDon · Mar 23, 2012

Nice find on a good price.

I might disagree with some of the comparisons, but I'm sure it's a good product. The Anaolox CO sensor is warranted for 2 years - expect to last longer for non-commercial use, the bump test gas is not needed, and I can find much better prices on the Analox sensor replacement - altho no one should need one for another year or more. I wonder where they got $80 for the optional bump gas since it's commonly sold for $25? The Oxycheck CO analyzer is essentially the same as the C-Squared that Analox sold at first while developing their own - C-Squared Inc - Gas Analyzers - but that's still a good option at a nice price reduction.

Peter_C · Mar 23, 2012

TomZ:
The side by side comparison between the Oxycheq and the Analox is interesting...

And unfortunately not a very realistic comparison, but why would anyone take advertising at face value?

The only downfall to the Oxycheq is it doesn't have the ability to control a relay for those that want to shut down a compressor. Otherwise it sounds like a nice device for the average diver wanting to quickly test for CO. Super easy test too since it comes with the BC connector.

Many of your favorite stores are offering the same pricing.

JamesK · Mar 23, 2012

I have the OxyCheq O2 analyzer and find it to be very nice quality. It has been going strong for 9 years now. I would not expect this to be any different. Now I just need to make one my next purchase.

Brules · Mar 23, 2012

Shouldn't this be in another sub forum?

TomZ · Mar 23, 2012

Brules:
Shouldn't this be in another sub forum?

Yes, I've already asked for it to be moved to Basic Scuba Discussion

cruiser · Mar 23, 2012

The Analox CO sensor can be replaced for $166 through Analox, and I hear the price is going down.

Scuba_Noob · Mar 25, 2012

Just a small off-topic question...so for the Analox CO analyzer, the bump gas is not necessary? Can I just expose the analyzer to just regular environmental air to calibrate it at zero?

I guess that air quality is different between locations, but the bump gas is set at a certain level, so if you're unsure of your environmental air quality, the bump gas is useful.

DandyDon · Mar 25, 2012

Scuba_Noob:
Just a small off-topic question...so for the Analox CO analyzer, the bump gas is not necessary? Can I just expose the analyzer to just regular environmental air to calibrate it at zero?

I guess that air quality is different between locations, but the bump gas is set at a certain level, so if you're unsure of your environmental air quality, the bump gas is useful.

Yep, I do like to calibrate and test before the boat motor is started, especially in one with a cabin that could produce a station wagon effect moving. My fav Cozumel dive shop is on the inland side of a busy front street so I really do not want to calibrate there.

On the other hand, I really don't want to mess with the bump gas can, especially not in a dive bag - and some airline prohibit aeresol cans of any kind. Still, you idea has merit.

tamas970 · Jan 8, 2013

For real competition we need to see competitive pricing, while the specs we need remain untouched (=+-1ppm error in the 1-10ppm range). My candidate is the Pocket CO 300S, albeit I don't know how much would a sensor replacement cost.

The analox for me is a budget no-go (european prices on device, replacement sensors and service... sums up like 100$/year)

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Another interesing player is CO inspector.

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