Tips & Tricks

 

Practical tips, real-world insight, and straight answers from the field.

K2 Explanations is a growing library of short, easy-to-digest resources based on what we see every day while servicing, calibrating, and repairing gas detection equipment. These guides and videos are designed to help safety managers, technicians, and crews make better decisions, avoid common mistakes, and get more reliability out of their gas monitors.

These resources are intended to support better understanding, smarter decision-making, and more reliable use of gas detection equipment.

What You’ll Find Here

  • Quick PDF Guides – Simple, printable explanations covering common issues, best practices, and things that often get overlooked.

  • Short Video Tips – Bite-sized YouTube shorts that visually explain real-world gas detection topics.

  • Field-Proven Advice – Content based on actual service calls, repairs, and calibration work — not theory.

Downloadable Guides (PDF)

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  • Calibration Gas Expiration: Why It Matters
    How expired gas can lead to false confidence in the field.
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  • Why Regular Gas Detection Sensor Replacement Is Essential
    How sensor aging affects accuracy, response time, and overall safety — and why replacement cycles matter.
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  • The Hidden Danger of Non-OEM Gas Sensors
    How off-brand sensors can void Intrinsic Safety certification, shift liability, and create serious compliance risks.
    [View / Download PDF]

 

  • Are Your CO Alarms Programmed for California?
    What to verify to stay compliant with Cal/OSHA limits.
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Need Help or Have a Question?

If one of these topics raises questions about your equipment, calibration process, or program, we’re always happy to help. We can be reached numerous ways through our contact tab.