Unboxing My New BW Clip Hydrogen Sulfide Gas Detector

[@lesleyrobbins1137]

Cheap insurance. Stay safe out there!

[@AbandonedMines11]

It sure is!

[@theminejunkie]

Awesome! Having my gas detector definitely puts me at ease when exploring. Thanks for the tip when I first started

[@AbandonedMines11]

Glad to help! Hydrogen sulfide gas detector is critical in flooded mines where there is wet timbering. I forgot to mention that wet timbers can also give off hydrogen sulfide gas. Basically, if there’s any moisture in an abandoned mine, you need a hydrogen sulfide gas detector for sure.

[@keithweiss7899]

Wow! That’s small! Much nicer than having a canary in a bird cage. 👍

[@AbandonedMines11]

It makes you wonder what the old-time miners from the late 1800s and early 1900s would think of all this safety technology that we have today.

[@azdesertdog]

That's a pretty cool way to keep it in spec. All of our confined space air monitors at work need to be calibrated regularly.

[@AbandonedMines11]

That’s what I’ve heard about most air monitors - they need to be constantly calibrated. These are calibrated at the factory before they are shipped and run continuously for two years after which they stop. They never need recalibration from what I’ve been able to gather from reading the instructions.

[@johnsmart964]

Thank you very much for this video presentation which is very interesting and informative. A lifesaver, without a doubt. It was interesting how you informed us how the gas forms, this is very much appreciated.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you for taking the time to comment.

[@rolfsinkgraven]

Safety is a good thing, some gasses can turn you in a zombie b4 you realize it, and then it is good night. Sleep the long sleep.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Very true, Rolf! One quick breath and it could be lethal.

[@Digital_Gangster]

I have the O2 one. It went haywire in the back of my vehicle on the way home from our explore. No exhaust gasses 🤷

[@AbandonedMines11]

I had that problem, too, on one of my earlier 02 meters. Keep in mind that you need to reset the meter right at the mine’s entrance before you go in. The meter has to take in account the elevation you are at when it takes a reading of the atmosphere outside the mine. I believe that changing elevations while driving can cause the meter to go off because it’s still reset to whatever elevation it was last used at. Believe me - I went from sea level to 6000 feet and was having that problem along the way. That problem only occurred, though, with one of my previous meters.

[@olivei2484]

O2 levels change with atmosphere pressures, lower as you asend. Makes sense one would have to calibrate elevations.

[@Luminoussound2024]

A very handy device for sure and can save your life as well when being in a abandoned mine with bad air .great review of how it works as well. Be interesting to see it work in a mine as well. 🙏🏻

[@AbandonedMines11]

Hey, Alex! Fortunately I’ve never had my previous hydrogen sulfide gas detectors go off in a mine. I’ve only had the oxygen meter go off a few times here and there. It’s actually pretty rare that one would encounter hydrogen sulfide gas, but it is a distinct possibility - and even more so in flooded mines. Better safe than sorry. Hope all is going well with you!

[@Luminoussound2024]

@@AbandonedMines11 yeah that's very true cause it is better safe then sorry , yeah all good thanks Frank hope your good as well

[@slimwantedman6694]

Good afternoon from Southeast South Dakota

[@AbandonedMines11]

Hello!

[@ronniecardy]

New things to keep you safe ! Sweet

[@AbandonedMines11]

Can never go wrong on purchasing safety equipment. Thanks for the comment, Ronnie!

[@stabbincabbincowbboy3770]

Liked ☑️ Well Any Time that Detector Goes Off with Sulfide Gas it’s Calibrated🏃💨🤣😂 Cool Deal.. Standing By for Sum Exploring Abandoned Mine with The New Honeywell 👋🤠💫 HeeHawww🌵🪨 🌅

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks 👍

[@forgottencemeteriesofthepn6031]

Thanks for sharing!

[@AbandonedMines11]

You bet!

[@ethanford3232]

we are issued the Tango H2S meters for tanking chemical barges. they work pretty good but you do have to calabrat them even other month with H2S gas, and they can be a pain in the but to do so

[@Hekkietoir]

Calibration cap, used to test, always test with gas prior to use, no matter the brand. The ptfe filter on all detectors are the same, it will get clogged eventually.

[@stephenjohn6125]

The black accessory is to do something called a bump test. Basically you would attach the black clip and then a hose to it with an h2s cylinder at the end to release a small amount to test the unit to ensure it goes off

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for the info, Stephen!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Another thought, though. These particular gas meters don’t need to be calibrated, from what I’ve understood. As soon as one activates a meter upon receiving it, it runs constantly for two years and then automatically stops. At that point, it has to be thrown away and replaced with a new one. These are totally disposable in that regard! I’ll have to reread the instructions, but I can’t recall seeing where it said to get these meters bump tested periodically. And I’ve bought at least six or seven of these meters over the years! If they really don’t need to be calibrated or bump tested every so often, I don’t know why they include the black nozzle.

[@RockerRed]

Another video I missed. Glad to know you're being safe. 👍🤘🎃🦃

[@AbandonedMines11]

I agree. Having the meters is good reassurance.

[@forgottencemeteriesofthepn6031]

The nozzle is most likely for what they call "bump testing" or for a hand pump. You take a known bottle of % gases and open the gas flow to verify the meter is reading the correct % of gas.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for that information. As far as I know, though, these disposable gas meters run for two years and then stop. They don’t need to be recalibrated ever. Maybe they include that nozzle just because. I don’t know.

[@forgottencemeteriesofthepn6031]

@@AbandonedMines11 Yeh, cool little Honeywell model you presented. My old job required confined space entrance, only reason I remember a few things about gas meters. I think they need bump tested every time you use them to verify "it reads ppm of gas" so you can place your trust in the meter. Glad you're taking safety precautions :)

[@ZiaMountainAdventures]

Hey man, you probably already know this but I thought I would mention this. I worked years in the oil field and some deadly mistakes guys made were wearing the monitor up high like on your helmet etc. As you know the gas will be lower so I suggest belt height at highest. That stuff is no joke. Stay safe out there!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for that information! I wasn’t really aware of all that. In the past, I always had my monitor attached to my camera bag that I always carried in my hand. That was just below waist level. Now that I don’t have that bag anymore, I was clipping the O2 meter to my backpack strap in my chest area. But you’re right - it should be lower. Belt is probably the best place to put it like you said.

[@stephaniephouotrides2435]

👍 I did not know that about pyrite. Interesting

[@AbandonedMines11]

I believe Headframe Hunters is the one that told me about the chemical reaction between pyrite and water. As somebody else mentioned in their comment on this video, timbers that are wet and rotting can also produce that gas.

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Can't be too safe down there. Glad you're investing in your safety, so that you can bring us a whole bunch of cool future vids. ;p

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks, Matt! One can never skimp on safety, that’s for sure!

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

@@AbandonedMines11 Yeah knowing what you need is more than half of it--to paraphrase GI Joe.

[@Oookkkooo7777]

💓

[@LEEBOY25]

The black cap is for when you bump test the meter, but you need the h2s gas at a certain concentration to check the meter is working. Just google bump testing.

[@AbandonedMines11]

These meters don’t need to be tested or calibrated after you activate them. They only run for two years and then automatically stop. I figured the nozzle was for something like you had mentioned, but it seems unnecessary with these particular kinds of meters that are basically disposable in nature.

[@LEEBOY25]

@@AbandonedMines11 its not for calibration, a bump test is just a function check to make sure the meter works, but as you said its expensive to get the gas. Enjoy the videos can't wait for the next one.

[@terravarious]

@@AbandonedMines11 The bump test isn't for calibration. It's for proving it still works. When used for work it has to be bump tested before each shift. ie; the guy before you drops it in a bucket of water for the weekend and notices it on monday, takes it out and dries it off. You pick it up on wednesday it's only a month old so you think it's fine. Then you trust your life to it. A bump test would tell you something had happened to it.

[@AnthraciteHorrorStories]

Good stuff man. I never enter a mine without a flame safety lamp or a digital.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Right on! You’ve got a much greater probability of encountering hydrogen sulfide gas in those coal mines back there. Never can be too prepared. Thanks for checking out the video and for commenting!

[@AnthraciteHorrorStories]

@@AbandonedMines11 no problem buddy. Only hit one trace amount (knowingly) in almost 20 years of doing this!

[@keithweiss7899]

It’s better to be safe than dead. I’ve almost been killed three times by carbon monoxide. A different gas but very deadly. Be safe and enjoy life!👍

[@AbandonedMines11]

That’s unsettling, Keith! I’m glad you’re still here with us.

[@AVIATIONSOUNDEXPERT]

Will you buy devices like K2 meter or a Spiritbox? Especially a Spiritbox would be a good idea as you shouldnt have any radio signals in a mine. That would be interesting to hear how this device reacts. Also SLS Kinetic, Thermal camera and Infrared camera would be great tools and open new possibilities for you and your explorations.

[@Paulman50]

Just a guess, but it looks as though you could use a small pump and tube to monitor gas levels remotely. The blak hood is just a receiver.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Thanks for that information. I wasn’t aware of that possibility of remote monitoring. I’ll have to look at the instructions more closely and see if they mention anything about that little black hood.

[@comesect]

I've wanted to purchase a 4x air analyzer for exploring big drains after I came across a section that smelled of rotting eggs, not going back to that place without one.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Good thing you backed out of that area that smelled like rotten eggs. We have to be careful when we are underground, that’s for sure! These BW Clip meters are really inexpensive and a pretty good way to ensure your safety for the most part.

[@drafigo13.4]

Looks great!

[@AbandonedMines11]

Definitely a vital piece of exploring equipment that no explorer should be without. Thanks for watching!

[@sampoalaharju7239]

Those meters are good ones. I have one hydrogen sulfide gas detector whit me when i am doing at papermill industrial crane inspections at near town Heinola. There is permanently installed detectors too. And another near by town Lahti have own power plant witch do district heating and electricity, there power plant have certains places where we must use those hydrogen sulfide gas detectors or multi gas meter. Those meters are cheap life insurance. Never know when it to save your life.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Glad to hear you’ve had good experiences with this particular brand of gas meters. That’s definitely reassuring!

[@DR_Darkness4]

Looks legit

[@jwbland8375]

The cap is used to bump test prior to use

[@expunged107]

Hello. Its Me Peppino, I know what happend to you in 2013 after exploring a abandonated mine. It was terrifing Because i know you heard some noises. Better stay safe out there, Thank You For The Attention.

[@AbandonedMines11]

Peppino! Thanks for your comment! I appreciate your support here.

[@joseluisjimenezramos4087]

Todos los detectores de gases nuevos tienen que calibrarse

[@AbandonedMines11]

Este detector de gas ya viene calibrado de fábrica.

[@travismorgan29]

I was in a poorly ventilated manganese mine from the 1860s and was hit with a very strong gas smell. I got out of there as soon as possible but wasn't sure what it was. I said in the moment it was probably methane (not knowing much), but do you think it was hydrogen sulfide or are there any other likely options?

[@AbandonedMines11]

Hey, Travis! Glad you’re still here to tell your tale of the manganese mine and the strange smell. All I know is hydrogen sulfide gas smells like rotten eggs. So if that’s what it resembled, then it was probably hydrogen sulfide gas. Maybe some other current miners or former miners on here will see your comment and chime in with what else it could have been. Thanks for checking out the video here and for taking the time to write a comment and telling us your anecdote - I appreciate it!